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Is My Vagina Normal?

April 7, 2021
Dynasti Degouville
News, Read

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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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
News, Read

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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