Health Beyond the Blog: “The Martian” by Andy Weir
News Team member Diyya Ganju recommends the 2014 book "The Martian" by Andy Weir. Its fictional stranded protagonist's prioritizing of mental health and connection offers lessons for real life.
Weekly Health Digest: Mpox, Babesiosis, Listeria, Parasites, Bird Flu, and COVID Neurology
New from the EmoryCSHH News Team:
Mpox Updates from the European CDC, the Rise of Babesiosis, Parasites for Treating Neurological Conditions, Concerns in Bird Flu Transmission, the Effect of COVID on Neurological Age, and Food Regulation in the Boar's Head Listeria Investigation.
Weekly Health Digest: Rising Alcohol Consumption and the Ethics of Extending Cancer Chemotherapy
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Explore the rising trend of alcohol-related deaths among older Americans and dive into the ethical challenges oncologists face when deciding on 'one more round' of chemotherapy for terminal cancer patients.
The Future Promise of mRNA
New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Ellie Purinton explores the revolutionary journey of mRNA vaccines from combating a global pandemic to promising advances in the battle against cancer.
Weekly Health Digest: Big Pharma, Lab-made Meat Rice, Female Soldiers in Gaza, and Quarantining for COVID-19
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Colorado is trying to limit drug prices, but big pharmaceutical companies are pushing back. At the same time, Korea is exploring rice coated with lab-made meat, Israel is focusing on the health of female soldiers, and the CDC updates guidelines for COVID-19 quarantine.
COVID-19 and Gene Expression
News Team member Saif Hossain reveals a significant discovery about COVID-19's ability to alter gene expression in bone marrow stem cells, potentially impacting long-term health. This breakthrough at Weill Cornell Medicine offers new insights into the virus's far-reaching effects beyond the respiratory system.
Weekly Health Digest: Abortion Access, Respiratory Illness in Dogs, Systemic Barriers for the Homeless, and Indoor Air Pollution
New from the News Team: Focusing on the critical issues of abortion access, the rise of respiratory illness in dogs, systemic barriers faced by the homeless, and the often-overlooked dangers of indoor air pollution.
Weekly Health Digest: Climate and Food Waste, NBA Science, Chimpanzee Menopause, Counterfeit Ozempic, Burnout, and COVID-19 Vaccination
New from the News Team: Explore topics from the environmental repercussions of food waste and the intriguing science behind the NBA, to the unexpected phenomenon of chimpanzee menopause. Uncover challenges like the rise of counterfeit Ozempic pens, healthcare workers' increasing burnout, and the decline in Americans updating their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Weekly Health Digest: Deep sleep, long Covid, digital health investments, global climate, and the largest map of the human brain
New from the EmoryCSHH News Team: Dive into this week's Health Digest, featuring discussions on deep sleep, the environmental impact of hallucinations, insights into long Covid's lingering effects, and the surge in digital health investments. Also, stay informed about the pressing global climate crisis and marvel at the unveiling of the most comprehensive human brain map ever created.
Weekly Health Digest: The Newest Covid Boosters, ChatGPT in Medicine, and Affordable Healthcare for Migrants
New from the News Team: The CDC allows an extra Covid booster, how ChatGPT will influence healthcare, and affordable care for DACA recipients