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.
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.
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.
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
Weekly Health Digest: Lead in Diets, Ozempic and Parkinson’s, and Towns’ Nuclear Aftermath
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: An investigation reveals alarming levels of lead in American food, communities affected by the U.S. nuclear program seek legislative support for health issues, and a relative of Ozempic shows promise in slowing Parkinson’s Disease.
Weekly Health Digest: Kate Middleton’s Cancer, Measles Outbreak, and Women’s Health Research
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis signals a global health concern, measles outbreaks prompt vaccination calls, and Biden's executive order advances women's health research.
Weekly Health Digest: Big Pharma, Lab-made Meat Rice, Female Soldiers in Gaza, and Quarantining for COVID-19
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Colorado is trying to limit drug prices, but big pharmaceutical companies are pushing back. At the same time, Korea is exploring rice coated with lab-made meat, Israel is focusing on the health of female soldiers, and the CDC updates guidelines for COVID-19 quarantine.
Health Beyond the Blog: Theresa MacPhail and “Allergic”
News Team member Saanvi Nayar reports on the latest episode of the Emory Health Storytelling series, featuring Prof. Maryn McKenna and Theresa MacPhail, Ph.D., author of ALLERGIC.
Weekly Health Digest: Frostbite Treatment, IVF Under Attack, and Severe Menopause as a Disability
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: The FDA has recently approved a new treatment for patients suffering from severe frostbite, and in an intriguing development on the global health policy front, one country has taken a bold step by considering severe menopause symptoms as a qualifying condition for disability benefits. Meanwhile, a major embryo shipping company has decided to halt its operations in Alabama due to regulatory concerns.
Weekly Health Digest: Misdiagnosis and Race, Experimental Drugs, and Autoimmune Diseases
New from the @EmoryCSHH News Team: Explore our Weekly Health Digest, focusing on the overlooked issue of medical misdiagnosis in women of color, the latest advancements in experimental drugs, and critical insights into autoimmune diseases.