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Health Beyond the Blog: “Viral Justice”: Dr. Ruha Benjamin
Join us April 22nd from 4 - 5:30 pm EST for "Viral Justice: Racism, Vulnerability, and Refuting Black Pathology" a talk by author and speaker Dr. Ruha Benjamin. In this talk, Dr. Benjamin examines the twin crises of COVID-19 and police violence,…
The White House’s Proclamation on Black Maternal Health Week
Earlier this week, the Biden administration put our a proclamation making April 11 through April 17, 2021 a Black Maternal Health Week. While this is a notable move by the administration, they are not one to have established this week as…
COVID Chronicles | COVID-19 & Mental Health
Weekly Health Digest: Carcinogen in Hand Sanitizer, Heart Health During COVID-19, Psychedelic Medicine, Quitting E-Cigarettes, Widowhood Effect
Photo by Matt Sir on Unsplash (rights-free) A summary of important health news from the past week. Carcinogen Reportedly Found in Hand Sanitizer: How to Avoid it By: George Citroner Hand sanitizer, long relied on to help prevent infection, has…
Health Beyond the Blog: Headspace Guide to Meditation
A new Netflix original series Headspace Guide to Meditation is a short informational series about the practice and science of meditation. It encourages everyone to make meditation an integral part of their lives. Narrated by author and meditative practitioner, Andy…
Is My Vagina Normal?
Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash (rights-free) Vulva. Labia. Clitoris. Vagina. Why are these words so difficult for Western cultures to embrace? While depictions of penises have historically been plastered on statues, paintings, and architecture, vaginas have been neglected. Even…
COVID Chronicles | Quaranteens: COVID-19 and the Social Media Epidemic
Weekly Health Digest: Progesterone & COVID-19, AI & Antibiotics, Salmonella & Wild Songbirds, Traveling
A summary of important health news from the past week. Can Progesterone Improve COVID-19 Outcomes in Men? By: Lori Uildriks, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCGP Overall, men are 2.4 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than women. This disparity may result from…
Health Beyond the Blog: Emory University 2021 Autism Awareness Month Events
Please join us in April 2021 to celebrate Autism with the Emory University community! Throughout the month, we will have exciting virtual events including, Keynote speakers focused on helping us think about Meaningful Connections and Inclusion, a “light it up” decoration…