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Health Beyond the Blog: “Viral Justice”: Dr. Ruha Benjamin

April 16, 2021
Dr. Jennifer Sarrett
Health Beyond the Blog, Health@Emory, Read

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,…

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The White House’s Proclamation on Black Maternal Health Week

April 15, 2021
Dr. Jennifer Sarrett
News, Read

Earlier this week, the Biden administration put our a proclamation makingÂ 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…

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COVID Chronicles | COVID-19 & Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected mental health in various ways, particularly during widespread lockdowns and quarantine periods. Host Abel Girma talks with experts about the sociopsychological effects that have developed during the past year, including increases in substance use in the U.S.

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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…

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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…

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Is My Vagina Normal?

April 7, 2021
Dynasti Degouville
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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…

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COVID Chronicles | Quaranteens: COVID-19 and the Social Media Epidemic

Social media use increased during the pandemic, which has exacerbated the mental health effects already seen in teens and young adults. Host Edie Bates and guests discuss how online schooling may negatively affect mental health and take away from the in-person learning experience.

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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…

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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…

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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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