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Can Fecal Transplants Help Depression?

February 7, 2024
Katie Stachowicz
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New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Katie Stachowicz delves into the groundbreaking potential of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in revolutionizing the treatment of mental health disorders through gut microbiome modulation.

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Mandatory Retirement for Politicians and Judges?

February 6, 2024
Saif Hossain
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In a provocative opinion piece, News Team member Saif Hossein examines the advancing ages of politicians and judges, and argues they should face mandatory retirement ages just as airline pilots do.

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Weekly Health Digest: Misdiagnosis and Race, Experimental Drugs, and Autoimmune Diseases

February 5, 2024
News Team
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New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Explore our Weekly Health Digest, focusing on the overlooked issue of medical misdiagnosis in women of color, the latest advancements in experimental drugs, and critical insights into autoimmune diseases.

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Challenging the Popularity of Supplements

February 1, 2024
Cora Bainum
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New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Cora Barnum uncovers the pervasive myths and real risks of America's fixation on dietary supplements, urging a return to fundamental nutrition over quick-fix solutions.

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Finding a Solution for Food Waste

January 31, 2024
Gillian Feinglass
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In a new opinion piece, News Team member Gillian Feinglass argues that municipal governments must mandate that restaurants collect and compost food waste — a huge task that is crucial to controlling the food waste problem.

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Weekly Health Digest: Anti-LGBTQ Laws, Social Media Health Risks, and Teen Mental Health

New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Discover our Weekly Health Digest, exploring the implications of harsh anti-LGBTQ laws, investigating the role of social media as a public health risk, and delving into current issues in teen mental health.

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Physician Shortages, Fatigue, and Discontent

January 30, 2024
Lexy Campbell
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New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Lexy Campbell offers a straightforward look at the widespread issue of doctor burnout, highlighting how systemic challenges in healthcare are leading to increasing stress and dissatisfaction among physicians.

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Health Beyond the Blog: Factually! With Adam Conover

News Team member Caroline Hansen recommends, "Factually! With Adam Conover: What Tech Gets Wrong about Disability with Ashley Shew," highlighting misconceptions of disability solutions in technology.

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Paying for Patients’ Social Needs

December 22, 2023
Lexy Campbell
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News Team member Lexy Campbell explores a 2023 study that highlights the costs imposed by a federal mandate that healthcare fund health-related social needs.

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COVID-19 and Gene Expression

December 21, 2023
Saif Hossain
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News Team member Saif Hossain reveals a significant discovery about COVID-19's ability to alter gene expression in bone marrow stem cells, potentially impacting long-term health. This breakthrough at Weill Cornell Medicine offers new insights into the virus's far-reaching effects beyond the respiratory system.

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