In an opinion piece, News Team member Katie Stachowicz argues that rigid definitions of sex and gender don't represent the nuances revealed by new science.
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis signals a global health concern, measles outbreaks prompt vaccination calls, and Biden's executive order advances women's health research.
Julia Roth recommends tuning into the Sea Moss Girlies podcast episode "How to Live A Long, Healthy Life" for an enlightening discussion on how lifestyle choices, beyond genetics, play a crucial role in extending one's lifespan, featuring insights on alternative health biomarkers and the significance of childhood development in determining health outcomes.
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.
New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Saif Hossain delves into the remarkable potential and complex ethical considerations of CRISPR/Cas9, a technology that's reshaping the very foundation of biology and medicine.
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.
News Team member Saanvi Nayar reports on the latest episode of the Emory Health Storytelling series, featuring Prof. Maryn McKenna and Theresa MacPhail, Ph.D., author of ALLERGIC.
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: The FDA has recently approved a new treatment for patients suffering from severe frostbite, and in an intriguing development on the global health policy front, one country has taken a bold step by considering severe menopause symptoms as a qualifying condition for disability benefits. Meanwhile, a major embryo shipping company has decided to halt its operations in Alabama due to regulatory concerns.
News Team member Lydia King recommends "Medication," by The Collection, a song that dives into the mental health journey of lead singer David Wimbish, addressing the stigma around psychiatric medication with unflinching honesty. Through its direct title and album cover adorned with pill images, the song challenges the shame often associated with antidepressants, advocating for openness and acceptance.