Racism and Health Inequity
News Team Member Kimberly Yang explores the "weathering hypothesis," the once-controversial and now accepted theory that experiencing racism imposes biological effects on health.
Being Born into a Warming World
News Team member Kimberly Yang reports on how exposure to wildfire smokes in women during pregnancy impacts health of their newborn.
Weekly Health Digest: AI Chatbots, Chaotic Vaccine Meetings, A Revamped Cancer Drug, Cuts in Maternal Health Funding
New from the EmoryCSHH News Team: AI chatbots harm mental health, chaotic federal vaccine deliberations, Merck's repurposed cancer drug, and how USAID cuts harm maternal health in refugee camps.
Weekly Health Digest: Maternal Mortality, Microplastic Accumulation, Pollen Allergies, Reversing Extinction
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team:
Maternal mortality rates after delivery, microplastic accumulation in human brains, increases in pollen with increased climate change, biotech company brings dire wolves back from extinction.
Weekly Health Digest: 23andMe Bankruptcy, NIH Cuts, Pregnancy Physiology, Fluoridation Ban
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team:
Fear of privacy violations in wake of 23andMe bankruptcy and sale, another round of NIH lay-offs with more coming, how the body experiences pregnancy and recovery from childbirth, and Utah's water fluoridation ban.
Mother and newborn care worldwide
News Team Member Diyya Ganju tells the story of Dr. Sydney Spangler and her journey in maternal and newborn health, spanning Atlanta to East Africa.
The Rural Hospital Closure Crisis
News Team member Caroline Hansen reports that hospital closures across the United States threaten equitable healthcare access for rural populations and demand solutions.
Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in Georgia
News Team member Manju Karthikeyan reports that Emory Healthcare professionals are spearheading crucial initiatives to combat the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in Georgia, highlighting the critical role of targeted research and community-driven advocacy.
The Dire State of Maternal Health in Gaza
News Team member Saanvi Nayar writes that in Gaza, the ongoing conflict has turned pregnancy into a perilous journey, with expectant mothers facing overwhelming challenges in accessing basic healthcare and safe birthing conditions.
Weekly Health Digest: Psychedelics, Naming Birds, Music for Pain Relief, Apple May Revolutionize Health Care, Maternal Health, and Cancer Treatments
New from the EmoryCSHH News Team: Discover the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, the art and science behind the naming of birds, and the soothing power of music for pain relief. Learn about Apple's ambitious plans to revolutionize health technology, a proposal for maternal health care, and innovative approaches to cancer treatment.