Emory Rollins School of Public Health hosted an advanced screening of a new episode of Your Fantastic Mind exploring the impact of phones on students and the growing conversation around phone-free learning environments across Georgia.

This week’s episode of Your Fantastic Mind, focused on Emory researchers traveling to India to build on a long-running study, exploring how diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol may influence the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline. Stream it now! youtu.be/uu7trkwaNsg?...

Emory University and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) are teaming up once again for a seventh season of the Emmy Award-winning television series “Your Fantastic Mind,” premiering Monday, April 13, at 9:30 p.m. ET. news.emory.edu/stories/2026...

In a study published last month, Emory researchers Negar Fani and Michael Treadway showed that TI stimulation of the ventral striatum, a structure central to reward processing, could enhance the brain’s reward response while people meditated. www.science.org/content/arti...

Did you know the mind arranges emotions on an internal map, grouping related feelings while keeping distinct ones farther apart. Researchers at Emory University found hippocampal and prefrontal signals recorded where emotions belonged within this internal layout. www.earth.com/news/how-the...

Congratulations to founder and director of the Nia Project Dr. Nadine Kaslow on being named an Innovator of the Year in Women's Health by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news...

In a study published in eNeuro, Emory researcher Dr. Lena Ting and colleagues explored how brain and muscle activity during balance recovery change due to aging and Parkinson's. medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03...

A new study reveals seals and sea lions may hold important clues about the evolution of human speech! Researchers discovered these marine mammals have special brain connections that give them unusually strong control over their vocal muscles — even allowing some seals to mimic human speech.

The mental health system isn’t ready to “jump in with both feet,” said Emory professor of psychiatry Dr. Andrew Miller, who studies inflammation-related depression. But the APA’s embrace of biomarkers signals “the beginning of a revolution,” he said. www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...

Treatment for hypertension plays a vital role in brain health. Elevated pressure in your bloodstream wears down tiny blood vessels in your brain, increasing your risk of cognitive decline, dementia and Alzheimer’s. www.everydayhealth.com/neurological...

Emory professor Dr. Madeleine Hackney is teaching adapted tango dance classes to veterans living with Parkinson's disease, helping them reclaim their lives. www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...

A new report from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows overnight sleep studies may help detect early markers of conditions like Parkinson’s and dementia. Sleep isn’t just rest—it can be an early window into brain health. 🌛✨ aasm.org/polysomnogra...

Congratulations to Emory professor of rehabilitation medicine Dr. Sarah Blanton for being named an Allied Health Professional of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle for transformative patient care. www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news...

“Early identification and rapid connection to treatment can change the trajectory of a young person’s life,” says Dr. Justine Welsh, Emory psychiatrist and medical director of the Addiction Alliance of Georgia. www.wabe.org/addiction-ce...

Emory researchers examined individuals' levels of air pollution exposure and whether they developed Alzheimer's disease, while accounting for the effects of other chronic conditions. www.the-express.com/news/health/...

Emory is currently conducting a one-time online research study to better understand caregiver eating behavior, family meals and food-related routines in households with children. Learn more about the study and sign up here ➡️ redcap.emory.edu/surveys/?s=4...

The Addiction Alliance of Georgia (AAG), a collaboration between Emory Healthcare and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, has opened a new 7,000-square-foot Adolescent Outpatient Program at the Emory Addiction Center in Atlanta. news.emory.edu/stories/2026...

GLP-1 medications are rapidly reshaping how Americans think about weight loss. Current research explores brain pathways that could protect muscle mass during treatment and new therapeutic strategies that target stress- and hunger-related neurons. saportareport.com/georgia-stat...

Can Alzheimer’s disease be slowed by flickering lights and sound? That is the question that drives Annabelle Singer, an associate professor and biomedical engineer at Emory and Georgia Tech. www.cnn.com/health/flick...

The Creative Conscience Project is part of Emory College of Arts and Sciences’ Year of Compassion, featuring events dedicated to promoting empathy, healing and human connection. news.emory.edu/stories/2026...

Our Accelerated Brain Health Program provides therapy, life skills, and resources to help participants transform their lives from the disruptive symptoms of traumatic experiences. Treatment is provided at no cost to post-9/11 veterans and service members: www.emoryhealthcare.org/centers-prog...

A new study from Emory University suggests a drug used to treat inflammation in arthritis might help people with depression feel more motivated. knowridge.com/2026/01/can-...

A new Emory study has taken a closer look at how inflammation may affect motivation in people with depression. The researchers tested whether an anti-inflammatory drug could improve motivation by calming inflammation and changing how certain brain circuits work. knowridge.com/2026/02/redu...

A new Emory study suggests grandmothers relate to their grandchildren differently than they do to their own offspring. Professor of psychiatry Dr. James Rilling measured the brain function of about 50 women with at least one biological grandchild age 3-12.

Congratulations to Emory nurse practitioners Elsa Mekonnen and Tong Wang for being named to the first cohort of the Nurse Practitioner Fellowship in Movement Disorders! news.emory.edu/stories/2026...

Research on conditions like autism, schizophrenia and even brain cancer increasingly relies on clusters of human cells called brain organoids. These pea-size bits of neural tissue model aspects of human brain development as they grow for months and even years in a lab. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Jaye Watson, co-executive producer and host of 15-time Emmy Award-winning series Your Fantastic Mind, received the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology's Media Award! Jaye was honored for her educational contributions to the public about mental illness and substance abuse research.

Nearly half of Americans are affected by cardiovascular disease, while about one in four lives with a mental health condition. A newly released report from Emory University points to a deeper connection between these two growing health challenges. medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11...

The @ehcveteransprogram.bsky.social recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary gala. The event celebrated the program's commitment to providing world-class, life-changing mental health care to thousands of post-9/11 veterans and service members.

@ehcveteransprogram.bsky.social director Dr. Barbara Rothbaum was recently interviewed on Atlanta's 11 Alive to highlight Emory’s decade-long commitment to providing free mental health care for post-9/11 veterans. www.11alive.com/video/news/1...

Emory associate professor of neurology Dr. Monica Parker spoke with the @washingtonpost.com about simple lifestyle changes we can make to reduce our risk of cognitive decline. www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/try...

A new study published in GeroScience provides evidence of an association between PTSD, depression, heart health and reduced cognition among a nationally representative sample of middle-aged urban adults. sph.emory.edu/news/study-f...

Every day, millions of people breathe in invisible particles from car exhaust and traffic pollution. New research from Emory University reveals it may significantly increase our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. www.earth.com/video/air-po...

Emory professor neurosurgery Dr. Jonathan Grossberg was recently interviewed by Good Day Atlanta to discuss brain aneurysms and their causes. www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1730670

Researchers are looking at ways to recognize dementia early by paying attention to behavioral changes said Emory assistant professor of psychiatry Dr. Cristina Pritchett, who recently participated in the 29th annual Brain Health Forum at the Carter Center. www.gpb.org/news/2025/10...

“Accuracy is critically important because you are operating on the part of the brain that is responsible for visual function. If you are off by even a millimeter, you increase the risk of permanent vision loss," says Emory neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Cawley. www.emoryhealthcare.org/stories/hear...

Breaking up with your therapist can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. “If you just had one or two sessions with your therapist, a simple phone call or email notification letting them know you’re moving on is fine,” says Dr. Nadine Kaslow. www.today.com/health/mind-...

Emory Oaks is a comprehensive support program for autistic students enrolled at Emory University, helping to pave the way toward their academic and career success. gvs.georgia.gov/news/2025-10...

“We’ve been looking at the brain forever now, and every once in a while, a surprise comes along,” says Lary Walker, a neuroscientist and professor emeritus of neurology at Emory. www.science.org/content/arti...

The holiday season normally is a time of joy and togetherness. But for some people, it may become filled with worry if a loved one shows signs of a neurologic condition such as dementia. www.brainandlife.org/articles/rec...

Associate professor of psychiatry Dr. Vas Michopoulos is a multiple principal investigator is part of the Emory Specialized Center of Research Excellence (SCORE) that received a five-year, $7.4 million renewal from the National Institute on Aging. news.emory.edu/stories/2025...

Emory Neurosurgery participated in a major international study, published 9/16 in The New England Journal of Medicine, showing brain shunt surgery significantly improves walking and balance in older adults with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. news.emory.edu/stories/2025...

A new study led by the Emory ALS Center sheds light on why a once-promising experimental medication for ALS failed to help patients, despite successfully reaching its intended target in the central nervous system—the brain and spinal cord. news.emory.edu/stories/2025...

Lynn Marie Trotti has been appointed director of the Emory Sleep Center, effective Sept. 1. A nationally recognized clinician, researcher and leader in sleep medicine, Trotti succeeds Nancy Collop, who is retiring Sept. 8 after 15 years of service and leadership. news.emory.edu/stories/2025...

Emory University has joined a new national clinical trial exploring the use of deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression, expanding its efforts to improve outcomes for patients who have not responded to conventional therapies. news.emory.edu/stories/2025...

In honor of National Dog Day, we take a look back at an episode of Your Fantastic Mind highlighting the work of Dr. Greg Berns and team who were the first in the world to train and scan the brains of awake dogs in a MRI scanner to learn more about how they think and feel. youtu.be/o9Qf_SuRNIY?...

From depression to dementia, we are now realising the profound impacts of long-term inflammation on the brain. A better understanding of the underlying mechanisms is unlocking new treatments to protect our cognitive function and mental health. www.newscientist.com/article/2491...

A new study finds a strong relationship between exposure to air pollution and the risk of developing dementia, while air quality regulations are being weakened in the U.S. www.npr.org/2025/07/31/n...

For researchers like Emory neurologist Dr. Chad Hales, the potential relationship between Benfotiamine and improvements in brain functioning have been promising. www.atlantajewishtimes.com/vitamin-b1-m...

Congrats to Dr. Daniel Barrow, the Pamela R. Rollins Professor and Chair of Emory Neurosurgery, for the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by The Society of Neurological Surgeons. The honor recognizes his leadership, scholarship and contributions to the field. news.emory.edu/stories/2025...