Down Syndrome: The Effects of an Extra 21st Chromosome
The chromosomal defect known as Down syndrome may have made people who carry it more vulnerable to the worst effects of Covid-19.
Weekly Health Digest: Abortion Access, CDC Institutional Review, The Loss of a Legend, High C-Section Rates in the South
A summary of health news from this past week. Photo by Myriam Zilles on Unsplash (rights-free) As states move to restrict abortion access, neighboring states prepare for surges in demand By: Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Many Republican-led states have recently passed…
Health Beyond the Blog: Author Q&A Series Features Dr. Emily Willingham
The Health Storytelling series of livestreamed Q&As with authors of provocative new books returns with Dr. Emily Willingham and her new book, The Tailored Brain.
Incarceration, Mortality, Race: Health Impacts of Prison for Black Americans
In the US, unequal incarceration rates exact a cost on Black Americans that have long-lasting health implications.
Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapies: The Future of Cancer Medicine
The field of CAR-T cell therapies has skyrocketed in the past decade. What are the implications for these novel cancer treatments?
Health Beyond the Blog: To DST, or Not To DST. That Is The Question
Recommendation: The NPR podcast Short Wave dives into the controversy around making daylight saving time permanent.
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.