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Exploring Health from the Center for the Study of Human Health at Emory University brings world-renowned scholars, scientists, and journalists together with student leaders to redefine the construct of health and well-being.

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Health Beyond the Blog: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

News Team member Aanya Ravichander recommends the prison healthcare episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver for its examination of unjust conditions in for-profit prison healthcare.

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Glenn Auerbach: In Search of Good Sauna

In this podcast, we speak with Glenn Auerbach, Founder and Publisher of SaunaTimes.com and a leading expert on what makes for “good sauna”. He joins us to explore the question of what are the elements that make the traditional use of heat and cold as emotionally and physically effective as possible?

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The Rural Hospital Closure Crisis

May 24, 2024
Caroline Hansen
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News Team member Caroline Hansen reports that hospital closures across the United States threaten equitable healthcare access for rural populations and demand solutions.

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Health and the Gut Microbiome

May 22, 2024
Saanvi Nayar
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News Team member Saanvu Nayar reports that emerging research on fecal matter transplants offers a glimpse into promising treatments that could redefine gut health, emphasizing personalized and precision medicine.

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Disordered Eating in Nutrition Students

May 20, 2024
Lydia King
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News Team member Lydia King reports that by integrating mental health support and rejecting rigid body ideals, nutrition education can better protect and empower students, fostering a healthier relationship with food and self.

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Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in Georgia

May 16, 2024
Manju Karthikeyan
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News Team member Manju Karthikeyan reports that Emory Healthcare professionals are spearheading crucial initiatives to combat the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in Georgia, highlighting the critical role of targeted research and community-driven advocacy.

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The Rise of Intuitive Eating

May 15, 2024
Julia Roth
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News Team member Julia Roth reports that intuitive eating, with its roots in deep psychological and physiological understanding, offers a liberating alternative to restrictive diets, fostering a harmonious relationship between body, mind, and food.

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Yard Sign Activism

May 14, 2024
Caroline Hansen
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News Team member Caroline Hansen profiles the curbside activists of Regulate Guns Not Women, whose success embodies the power of a simple idea stated clearly.

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Health Beyond the Blog: Hopelessly Yellow

News Team member Julia Roth recommends exploring the "Hopelessly Yellow" website and its "Golden Hour with Hopelessly Yellow" podcast for anyone looking to find moments of joy and mental wellness support during their university life.

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The Dire State of Maternal Health in Gaza

May 1, 2024
Saanvi Nayar
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News Team member Saanvi Nayar writes that in Gaza, the ongoing conflict has turned pregnancy into a perilous journey, with expectant mothers facing overwhelming challenges in accessing basic healthcare and safe birthing conditions.

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