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: From Stress to Happiness
A stressed-out filmmaker, a 92-year-old monk and the self-described "happiest man in the world" hike Argentina's Patagonia region in search of life's purpose.
When Doctors (and Other Providers) Doubt: Vaccine Hesitancy In Healthcare
Hesitancy and misinformation have marked th eCovid vaccine campaign. How do we respond when the hesitant are healthcare workers?
Traditional Medicine in The Modern World: Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine, known as TCM, has persisted into the 21st century through a mix of cultural relevance and strong government support.
Modern Fertility: The Science of Surrogacy
Surrogacy is an increasingly common method of achieving a pregnancy, but it poses scientific challenges and emotional demands.
Health Beyond the Blog: Sharing Medical Cases through Storytelling
Clinical pharmacist Dr. Bernard Hsu, known on social media as Chubby Emu, has attracted almost 2.5 million followers with his dramatic medical storytelling.
Georgia’s “Critical Race Theory” Bill 377 and its Impact on Public Health
The Georgie Senate's Bill 377, which would prevent university teaching on "divisive concepts" such as racism, will be a critical interference in public health education.
Weekly Health Digest: Covid-19 Brain Changes, Georgia Mental Health Bill, Child Malaria Treatment
Photo by Martin Sanchez on Unsplash (rights-free) 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…
Health Beyond the Blog: The Atlanta Science Festival Returns
The two-week Atlanta Science Festival returns this Saturday with events around the city, culminating in an all-day celebration in Piedmont Park on March 26.
Health Beyond the Blog: Athletes and Plant-Based Diets in “The Game Changers”
The documentary "The Game Changers" examines plant-based diets and their effect on athletes. DO its claims hold up?