Down Syndrome: The Effects of an Extra 21st Chromosome
The chromosomal defect known as Down syndrome may have made people who carry it more vulnerable to the worst effects of Covid-19.
Health Beyond the Blog: Author Q&A Series Features Dr. Emily Willingham
The Health Storytelling series of livestreamed Q&As with authors of provocative new books returns with Dr. Emily Willingham and her new book, The Tailored Brain.
The Placebo Effect: Refining the Definition of Healing
Understanding the almost-magical, still-mysterious placebo effect could reorient healthcare by giving us a new perspective on healing.
Health Beyond the Blog: Author Q&A Series Features Dr. Jo Handelsman
The Emory CSHH Author Q&A series returns next week, featuring Dr. Jo Handelsman of the University of Wisconsin and the Obama White House on her new book, A World Without Soil.
Weekly Health Digest: Covid-19 Brain Changes, Georgia Mental Health Bill, Child Malaria Treatment
A summary of important health news from the past week. Covid-19 May Cause Brain Changes, Even With Mild Infection By: Shawn Radcliffe, Healthline In an article from Healthline, Shawn Radcliffe reports about a new study that finds that brain changes…
When you become your own enemy: Autoimmune diseases in the US
The incidence of autoimmune diseases is rising in the US, but their causes remain a mystery.
Build a Baby: Ethical Implications of Gene Editing
By: Lexi Rosmarin Photo by Brano on Unsplash (rights-free) Genes decide our eye color, height, genetic predisposition to diseases, and more. We all have a specific, unique mix of all of the genes that exist in the world. The difference…
Community Planning and Built Environment: Designing Better Health
Photo by Jorge Vasconez on Unsplash (rights-free) By: Lexi Rosmarin The duality of the relationship between humans and the environment is pertinent in a world where we are constantly working towards a sustainable future. Humans impact the environment through means…