Fighting Superbugs the Wrong Way
In an opinion piece, News Team member Harrison Luba argues that the solution to antibiotic resistance lies in undoing the off-target effects of antibiotics on harmless bacteria.
The Great Handwashing Debate
News Team member Stephanie Oehler delves into the science behind handwashing and how it impacts our microbiome and ability to fight infections.
Health Beyond the Blog: “Hack Your Health” on Netflix
News Team member Stephanie Oehler recommends documentary "Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut" on Netflix to improve popular understanding of gut health, immune support, and the microbiome.
Health Beyond the Blog: The Gut Microbiome
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Madison Woods spotlights Foodie Pharmacology and the emerging importance of the gut microbiome on our health
Health Beyond the Blog: Your Skin Explained
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash (rights-free) By: Zainab Molumo Your Skin; the mammoth of all human organs and the title of season 3, episode 8 of the Netflix + Vox docuseries, Explained. In an enthralling (at times perturbing)…
Where Mind and Body Meet: The Gut-Brain Axis
Photo by Kira auf der Heide on Unsplash (rights-free) By: Lexi Rosmarin We typically think of mental health as being just that - the intricacies of the mind and brain working to control our thoughts and feelings. However, our mental…
Allergies, Asthma, and C-sections: The Implications of Birthing Methods
Photo by Amit Gaur on Unsplash (rights-free) By Jocelyn Spizman Babies born by Cesarean-section are at a higher risk of developing asthma and allergies.[8] This is partly explained by the relationship between mode of delivery and the baby's microbiome.[2,8] Babies…