Yard Sign Activism
News Team member Caroline Hansen profiles the curbside activists of Regulate Guns Not Women, whose success embodies the power of a simple idea stated clearly.
Health Beyond the Blog: Hopelessly Yellow
News Team member Julia Roth recommends exploring the "Hopelessly Yellow" website and its "Golden Hour with Hopelessly Yellow" podcast for anyone looking to find moments of joy and mental wellness support during their university life.
The Dire State of Maternal Health in Gaza
News Team member Saanvi Nayar writes that in Gaza, the ongoing conflict has turned pregnancy into a perilous journey, with expectant mothers facing overwhelming challenges in accessing basic healthcare and safe birthing conditions.
MDMA, From the Club To Therapy
News Team member Julia Roth reports that amidst ongoing research and controversies, MDMA-assisted therapy emerges as a beacon of hope, potentially transforming the treatment landscape for individuals grappling with the enduring impacts of PTSD.
Health Beyond the Blog: “This Podcast Will Kill You”
Manju Karthikeyan recommends "This Podcast Will Kill You" for engaging, relatable discussions on health topics, humanizing diseases with witty banter, and drink recipes, available on all streaming platforms.
Acetaminophen Risks in Pregnancy
News Team member Manju Karthikeyan examines a recent study associating women's acetaminophen use in pregnancy with higher risks of neurodevelopmental disorders in their children, and asks how the field of teratology has evolved since the 1961 thalidomide tragedy.
Medical Interpretation Reform
News Team member Lydia King analyzes the challenges of language barriers in healthcare, and finds that community-driven initiatives and dedicated medical interpreters are transforming patient outcomes through improved communication and cultural sensitivity.
Weekly Health Digest: Period Science, Pausing Gender Treatment, and Mental Health and Substance Use
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Diemerging scientific insights into menstruation, learn about Scotland's decision to pause gender-related medications for minors, and explore why mental health and substance use disorders frequently remain untreated among parents on Medicaid.
Direct-to-Consumer Medical Services
In an era where healthcare is becoming increasingly personalized and accessible, direct-to-consumer platforms are transforming the patient experience by offering telemedicine services for a range of conditions from weight loss to mental health, all without the need to step into a doctor's office.
Health Beyond the Blog: “Plantology” on “Foodie Pharmacology”
Saanvi Nayar recommends "Foodie Pharmacology" for its insightful discussion of the cookbook "Plantology," on how adopting a plant-based diet can revolutionize our health and tackle chronic diseases, proving that food truly is medicine