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.
A typical childhood discussion about health would usually revolve around eating right, exercise, and good hygiene. By the time I was in seventh grade, I thought I had a pretty good handle on what it meant to be truly healthy:…
Photo by Wolfgang Hasselmann on Unsplash (rights-free) A summary of important health news from the past week China approves seaweed-based Alzheimer's drug. It's the first new one in 17 years By Julie Zaugg and Jared Peng A new seaweed-based drug,…
My interest in healthcare and medical journalism started during my sophomore year of college. I was still taking classes from as many different fields as possible to get a feel for what path I wanted to pursue. As I took…
“Coronavirus Explained” is a limited series produced by Vox and Vox Media studios that explores how the coronavirus pandemic has changed the world. The Netflix exclusive documentary series features three episodes over one season and examines the efforts taken to…
By: Chris Eagle What are the major ethical issues of the Coronavirus Pandemic? What is the day-to-day experience of ‘frontline’ healthcare workers? Why are so many conspiracy theories appearing to explain the true cause of the Pandemic? “Health Jawns” is a new Health…
Photo by NASA on Unsplash (rights-free) A summary of important health news from the past week Coronavirus vaccine trial results expected by end of year, US officials say By: Jay Croft, Jamie Gumbrecht, Jacqueline Howard and Susannah Cullinane The most…
Covid-19 has had a deep impact across the country, but is impacting some communities more than others. In particular, people of color, those living in poverty, and those with other chronic conditions are at a higher risk of being hospitalized…
Photo by LittPro Inc on Unsplash (rights-free) As kids and young adults, we can feel like our bodies are invincible. Yet it usually takes just one big injury or scare to realize that we need to take some precautions when it comes to…
A summary of important health news from the past week Judge Blocks Trump Officials’ Attempt to End Transgender Health Protections By: Margot Sanger-Katz and Noah Weiland A US District Court judge found a mid-June rule by the Department of Health…
Photo by Lavi Perchik on Unsplash (rights-free) Editor's Note: This is part of a series sharing videos made by Human Health students in the Health 1, 2, 3 program. To see an overview of the program and this series please…