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Health Beyond the Blog: Dr. Paul Kalanithi and “When Breath Becomes Air”

New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Harleigh Markowitz recommends Dr. Paul Kalanithi's posthumous 2016 memoir, "When Breath Becomes Air" for its vulnerable perspective on cancer care and terminal illness.

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Weekly Health Digest: AI Therapists, Measles Outbreak Repercussions, Exercise Benefits

New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: The dangerous nature of chatbot therapists in the new age of AI, what the West Texas measles outbreak suggests about other vaccination, the importance of physical activity in protecting mental health

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Health Beyond the Blog: Dr. Adam Ratner and “Booster Shots”

New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Merom Arthur recommends Dr. Adam Ratner's new book "Booster Shots" for its poignant discussion of the importance of childhood vaccination.

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Weekly Health Digest: NIH Funding, Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine, Semaglutide Shortage, Foodborne Outbreaks

February 25, 2025
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New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Federal judge temporarily blocks NIH funding cuts, mRNA vaccines under testing for pancreatic cancer patients, semaglutide shortage ending and what it means for compounded drugs, understanding the spike in severe foodborne illness cases.

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Weekly Health Digest: Cardiovascular Care, Ozempic Options, Flu Fluctuations

February 18, 2025
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New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: New approaches to cardiovascular care for older adults, Ozempic as a possible treatment for substance abuse, flu cases skyrocket while COVID-19 declines.

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Health Beyond the Blog: Dr. Mimi Guarneri and “The Heart Speaks”

New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Manju Karthikeyan recommends Dr. Mimi Guarneri's "The Heart Speaks" for its unique perspective on the human heart beyond its biology.

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Weekly Health Digest: Vaccine Debates, Pig Kidneys, Dangerous Commercial, Measles Outbreak

New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: COVID shot ban in Idaho community due to vaccine disinformation, pig kidneys to alleviate organ shortages, Super Bowl ad misrepresenting drugs, and a Texas measles outbreak due to low vaccine uptake.

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Psychedelics and the Future of Mental Health: Science, Faith, Hype and Healthcare Innovation with Fayzan Rab

Can psychedelics bridge the gap between mental health, spirituality, and modern medicine? Former Google product manager turned medical researcher Fayzan Rab joins Dr. Charles Raison to explore groundbreaking research on psychedelic therapy, its economic impact, and its unexpected intersections with faith and identity.

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Health Beyond the Blog: Alzheimer’s and “Still Alice”

New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Ananya Dash recommends "Still Alice" for its authentic depiction of the challenges faced by dementia patients and the families that care for them.

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Weekly Health Digest: Dementia Care, Marijuana Risks, Opioid Alternative

February 3, 2025
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New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Creating immersive environments for dementia patients, marijuana's role in reducing short-term memory, FDA approves opioid alternative with no risk of addiction.

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