Health Beyond the Blog: Dr. Mimi Guarneri and “The Heart Speaks”
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team:
Manju Karthikeyan recommends Dr. Mimi Guarneri's "The Heart Speaks" for its unique perspective on the human heart beyond its biology.
Weekly Health Digest: Vaccine Debates, Pig Kidneys, Dangerous Commercial, Measles Outbreak
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team:
COVID shot ban in Idaho community due to vaccine disinformation, pig kidneys to alleviate organ shortages, Super Bowl ad misrepresenting drugs, and a Texas measles outbreak due to low vaccine uptake.
Health Beyond the Blog: Alzheimer’s and “Still Alice”
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team:
Ananya Dash recommends "Still Alice" for its authentic depiction of the challenges faced by dementia patients and the families that care for them.
Weekly Health Digest: Dementia Care, Marijuana Risks, Opioid Alternative
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team:
Creating immersive environments for dementia patients, marijuana's role in reducing short-term memory, FDA approves opioid alternative with no risk of addiction.
Health Beyond the Blog: Caitlin Rivers’ “Crisis Averted”
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team:
Stephanie Oehler recommends Caitlin Rivers' new book, "Crisis Averted: The Hidden Science of Fighting Outbreaks" to learn more about public health successes and the inspiring scientists responsible for them.
Weekly Health Digest: Norovirus Outbreaks, Pulse Oximeters, GLP-1 Benefits, Abortion Pill Alternative
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team:
Large norovirus outbreaks shock CDC experts, pulse oximeter regulation to finally accounts for skin color, surprising new benefits of GLP-1 medications, and possible application of contraceptives for abortion.
Health Beyond the Blog: “Out of My Mind”
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team:
Harleigh Markowitz recommends the movie "Out of My Mind" to kids and adults alike to further understanding of disability, disability advocacy, and accessibility in our daily lives.
New Weight Loss Drugs
In an opinion piece, News Team member Diyya Ganju discusses the dangers of Ozempic as a weight loss strategy, for both individuals and other patients.
IUDs and Pain Neglect
In an opinion piece, News Team member Ananya Dash discusses the importance of adequate and individualized pain relief plans for IUD insertion patients.
Funding Community Health Workers
In an opinion piece, News Team member Aanya Ravichander discusses the need to compensate community health workers for their role in reducing global healthcare inequity.