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COVID Chronicles | Food & Nutrition During a Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has had wide-ranging effects on food systems across the world, particularly in Africa. This episode of The COVID Chronicles explores insights from academics, sustainability experts and residents in Ghana to form a holistic view about barriers during lockdowns, initiatives to stabilize food systems and what to anticipate next.

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We “Care” Too Much: Corruption in Guardianship

March 30, 2021
Zainab Molumo
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Photo by Lukasz Radziejewski on Unsplash (rights-free) By: Zainab Molumo Netflix’s recently released original film, I Care A Lot, has received glowing reviews for its witty yet relevant commentary on Western notions of feminism and capitalism. But, perhaps more notable…

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Weekly Health Digest: Coffee and Exercise, Amazon Care, Excessive HIIT, Ancient DNA

A summary of important health news from the past week. Study suggests drinking coffee before exercise may help burn more fat By: Kimberle Drake A 2019 review of 21 published meta-analyses suggests that caffeine can increase exercise performance by enhancing anaerobic power,…

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Health Beyond the Blog: Medical Mysteries

March 26, 2021
Sarah Du
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The Washington Post Medical Mysteries column is a series of articles that tell the stories of patients who have undergone various procedures and visited multiple physicians of ranging specialties to find the source of their illness. One particular article told…

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Mind over Matter: Sleep Research, Impacts on Life

March 25, 2021
Sarah Du
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Photo by elizabeth lies on Unsplash (rights-free) The concept of sleep has been a pertinent phenomenon of interest and is arguably one of the most crucial human activities. Its complexity and role in proliferating human life have intrigued scientists for…

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COVID Chronicles | The GAP: Gaming in a Pandemic

During the pandemic, video gaming has become a valuable form of entertainment that has seen exponential growth as an industry. More and more people are playing games, and the way games are being viewed by society is shifting to a more positive perspective and potentially life-saving resource during this time. The GAP explores the growth of video games as an industry, in media, and among American society.

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Sex Education in Metro Atlanta High Schools

March 23, 2021
Dynasti Degouville
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Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash (rights-free) By: Dynasti deGouville When most people discuss their history of sexual education, it is often short and inadequate. Sexual education is the comprehensive teaching about human sexuality, including intimate relationships, human sexual anatomy, sexual…

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Weekly Health Digest: 3 Feet in Schools, Born with COVID-19 Antibodies, Cancer Detecting Phone, Liver Damages & Sugar

A summary of important health news from the past week. 3 Feet Between Students Is Enough for Schools to Reopen By: Amy Jamieson Guidance around how much distance is needed between students in school settings has shifted. A new study led by physician researchers…

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The Differences Between the COVID-19 Vaccines

March 18, 2021
Gordon Chan
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By: Gordon Chan Introduction Last month, the FDA authorized an Emergency Use Authorization for the Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine. The decision, which the FDA announced through a press release, allows the company to distribute the vaccine in the…

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COVID Chronicles | Navigating the Pandemic: The Past, Present and Future

The first episode of The COVID Chronicles explores the implications of the novel coronavirus. By investigating the virus from a multidisciplinary perspective, host Kat Pitts uncovers how the virus came to be, what’s happening now, and what we can anticipate for the future.

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