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Saving The World’s Biggest Parrot

News Team member Chaya Tong reports on a pioneering study that uses genetics to save the endangered k?k?p?, a nocturnal parrot native to New Zealand. This innovative approach marks a significant advancement in wildlife conservation, offering hope for other threatened species.
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Using CRISPR Against Sickle Cell Disease

News Team member Ellie Purinton highlights a groundbreaking clinical trial using CRISPR gene editing as a potential cure for sickle cell disease. This innovative approach could revolutionize treatment for the majority of patients without access to traditional transplants.
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Back to Basics: Eating Traditionally

News Team member Cora Bainum suggests that embracing simple, traditional dietary habits may hold the key to a sustainable future. As recent research bridges the gap between health and environmental sustainability, it's clear that conscious food choices can impact both personal wellbeing and the planet.
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Weekly Health Digest: Emerging Swine Flu, Recovering Redwoods, Rebounding from COVID, Turning to School Telehealth, and Healing with Robots

New from the EmoryCSHH News Team: Discover our Weekly Health Digest, diving into topics like the emergence of swine flu, the remarkable recovery of ancient redwoods, strategies for rebounding from the COVID-19 era, the innovative use of telehealth in schools, and the promising role of robots built from human cells in healing the human body
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Health Beyond the Blog: Want to Live Healthier? Take a Scroll Through Nutrition TikTok

Chaya Tong recommends following nutritionist Lucie Baker, whose daily posts offer not only mouthwatering recipes but also valuable insights into nutrition, skincare, and crafting well-balanced meals. With an abundance of content ranging from cooking tutorials to daily routines, Lucie Baker became an invaluable resource for maintaining a healthy lifestyle during quarantine.
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Weekly Health Digest: Carbon-free Fuels, Your Name in Space, Sickle-Cell Treatment, One Medical on Amazon, Long COVID, Controversial Weedkiller, and COVID-19 Vaccines

New from the EmoryCSHH News Team: Dive into our Weekly Health Digest, featuring breakthroughs in sickle-cell treatment, the debate over a controversial weedkiller, and the latest on Long COVID, alongside insights into carbon-free fuels, sending your name to space, One Medical's integration with Amazon, and COVID-19 vaccine updates.
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