The Need for Health Care Reform
In an opinion piece, News Team member Cora Bainum argues for reorienting American healthcare toward prevention.
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.
The Ethics and Advances of CRISPR
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.
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.
Health Beyond the Blog: Theresa MacPhail and “Allergic”
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.
Weekly Health Digest: Frostbite Treatment, IVF Under Attack, and Severe Menopause as a Disability
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.
Health Beyond the Blog: “Medication,” by The Collection
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.
Access Denied
New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Chaya Tong delves into the nuanced debate over the growing influence of Catholic health systems on patient care and the ethical challenges it poses.
The Healthcare Promise of AI
In an opinion piece, News Team member Jeeya Sharma argues that despite fears, the addition of AI to healthcare will cut costs, improve diagnosis, and allow more time for patients.
Rescuing 50 Million Apples
New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Gillian Feinglass delves into the complex and often overlooked struggles of American apple farmers, juxtaposing the pastoral dream with the harsh economic and environmental realities they face.