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Placing Legal Controls on Abortion Pills

February 14, 2024
Ellie Purinton
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In an opinion piece, News Team member Ellie Purinton argues that legal challenges to abortion-pill distribution threaten federal authority and pharmaceutical innovation.

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The Evolving Landscape of Primary Care

February 13, 2024
Nolan Shah
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New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Nolan Shah explores the significant shifts in primary care delivery, focusing on new models like telehealth and retail clinics that are reshaping patient access and care quality.

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Weekly Health Digest: Medicare Drug Price Negotiations and Eating Disorders

February 12, 2024
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New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Highlighting the rising concern over eating disorders among adolescent boys and the commencement of Medicare drug price negotiations following the Biden Administration's initial proposal.

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Health Beyond the Blog: ‘Maintenance Phase’ Podcast

News Team member Lydia King recommends "Maintenance Phase" for anyone looking to navigate the maze of health misinformation with a critical eye and a sense of humor.

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What Information Should Sperm and Egg Banks Offer?

February 8, 2024
Chaya Tong
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In an opinion piece, News Team member Chaya Tong argues that choosing sperm and egg donations based on donors' economic and educational status risks institutionalizing inequality.

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Can Fecal Transplants Help Depression?

February 7, 2024
Katie Stachowicz
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New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Katie Stachowicz delves into the groundbreaking potential of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in revolutionizing the treatment of mental health disorders through gut microbiome modulation.

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Mandatory Retirement for Politicians and Judges?

February 6, 2024
Saif Hossain
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In a provocative opinion piece, News Team member Saif Hossein examines the advancing ages of politicians and judges, and argues they should face mandatory retirement ages just as airline pilots do.

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Weekly Health Digest: Misdiagnosis and Race, Experimental Drugs, and Autoimmune Diseases

February 5, 2024
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New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Explore our Weekly Health Digest, focusing on the overlooked issue of medical misdiagnosis in women of color, the latest advancements in experimental drugs, and critical insights into autoimmune diseases.

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Challenging the Popularity of Supplements

February 1, 2024
Cora Bainum
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New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Cora Barnum uncovers the pervasive myths and real risks of America's fixation on dietary supplements, urging a return to fundamental nutrition over quick-fix solutions.

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Finding a Solution for Food Waste

January 31, 2024
Gillian Feinglass
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In a new opinion piece, News Team member Gillian Feinglass argues that municipal governments must mandate that restaurants collect and compost food waste — a huge task that is crucial to controlling the food waste problem.

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