Severe Flu and Children’s Brains
News Team member Ananya Dash reports how severe flu infection can lead to neurological challenges in newborns and how annual flu vaccination can protect mothers and babies alike.
Incarceration’s Affect on Female Family
News Team member Rama Esrawee reports on the cardiovascular and psychological toll that incarceration of loved ones imposes on Black women.
Cystic Fibrosis and the Gut Microbiome
News Team member Alexa Morales reports that supplementing Vitamin D and inulin in cystic fibrosis patients' diets may improve some symptoms and promote higher quality of life.
Psychedelics and Mental Health
News Team member Lauryn Palacio reports how psychedelic drugs may be effective in treating mental health disorders and how stigma may complicate steps forward.
Reproductive Health for Refugee Women
News Team member Aanya Ravichander reports on the struggles refugee women in Georgia face in accessing healthcare and the possible solutions to build support and trust in medical settings.
Reevaluating PCOS Symptoms
News Team member Joy Lee reports how PCOS-Phenotype D differs from other variations of the condition and addresses the need for new diagnostic and healthcare approaches for PCOS patients.
Brain Chemicals and Smiles
News Team member Alya Khoury reports on how areas of our brains distinguish between genuine and posed smiles using the neurotransmitter oxytocin.
Dementia and Antidepressants
News Team member Stephanie Oehler reports on new evidence of associations between antidepressant drug use and the development of neurodegenerative diseases in older adults.
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.
Health and the Gut Microbiome
News Team member Saanvu Nayar reports that emerging research on fecal matter transplants offers a glimpse into promising treatments that could redefine gut health, emphasizing personalized and precision medicine.