News Team Member Irene John explores the rise of self diagnoses for autism and ADHD among individuals consuming short-form video on Tiktok and other social media.

News Team Member Kimberly Yang explores the "weathering hypothesis," the once-controversial and now accepted theory that experiencing racism imposes biological effects on health.

In an opinion piece, News Team member Michelle Arauz argues that culture and class constitute a hidden curriculum in higher ed — and that schools ignore the need to prepare all students equally.

News Team Member Clara Silvestri explores how pediatricians must walk a tightrope between advocating for routine vaccination and gaining trust from parents.

News Team Member Kimberly Yang discusses the need for systemic change in medicine to acknowledge women's endometriosis pain and reduce diagnostic delays.

News Team Member Michelle Arauz explores how STEM programs isolate students by prioritizing performance over mental health.

News Team Member Laniah Bowdery explores the lack of safety guarantees around natural product supplements and how they differ from approved pharmaceuticals.

News Team member Clara Silvestri recommends John Green's "Everything is Tuberculosis," for its compelling reminder of how a curable disease still ravages human lives.

Maryn @marynmck.bsky.social is so humble. A world-renowned journalist, she's one of the best interviewers around. THIS Wed. 4/22 at 6pm ET, Maryn will discuss AFTER COVID, The Health Impacts That Will Last Generations, with @jasongale.bsky.social. Join the convo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihdG...

It's Friday and therefore time to remind you of an excellent event next week! On Weds 22 April at 6pm US ET, I'll talk to @jasongale.bsky.social of @bloomberg.com about his new book AFTER COVID, sponsored by @emorycshh.bsky.social. RSVP for livestream links: humanhealth.emory.edu/events/livin...

Put this on your calendar! On Weds 22 April at 6pm US ET, I'll talk to @jasongale.bsky.social of @bloomberg.com about his new book AFTER COVID, part of @emorycshh.bsky.social 's Health Storytelling series. RSVP for livestream links: humanhealth.emory.edu/events/livin...

On the last Health Storytelling LIVE Author Q&A Spring 2026, Wed., April 22, @marynmck.bsky.social will speak w/ Bloomberg News Senior Editor @jasongale.bsky.social about his new book, 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒. Set a YouTube reminder: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihdG...

News Team member Laniah Bowdery recommends a post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie, "28 Years Later," for its portrayal of stigma around infectious diseases.

I’m really looking forward to this conversation with @marynmck.bsky.social in a couple weeks -- a journalist I’ve followed and learned from for more than 20 years. Join us if you can.

It's impossible to focus right now, I know, but here's an important convo, coming in 2 weeks. Weds 22 April at 6pm ET, I'll talk to @jasongale.bsky.social of @bloomberg.com about his new book AFTER COVID; THE HEALTH IMPACTS THAT WILL LAST GENERATIONS. RSVP here: humanhealth.emory.edu/events/livin...

News Team member Irene John recommends a 1997 sci-fi movie, "GATTACA," for its timeless warning of the future of genetic testing.

"In #PublicHealth we have a really bad disease that we need to eradicate, it's called pilotitis" ~ Dr. @drtomfrieden.bsky.social. Dr. Freiden joined @marynmck.bsky.social for the latest Health Storytelling LIVE Q&A and shared his insight on his #FormulaForBetterHealth. Link for Q&A directly below.

Inspiring words from @drtomfrieden.bsky.social -- former director of the CDC, and author of "The Formula for Better Health, How to Save Millions of Lives...Including Your Own" -- on the latest Health Storytelling LIVE Q&A w/ @marynmck.bsky.social Watch the entire discussion: lnkd.in/eYSCuieZ

News Team member Ananya Dash recommends the latest episode of Health Storytelling, featuring Dr. Tom Frieden and his new book "The Formula for Better Health"

Tune in TONIGHT 6PM ET. A Do Not Miss Health Storytelling Q&A with @drtomfrieden.bsky.social hosted by world-renowned journalist @marynmck.bsky.social ✍️ Resolvetosavelives.org Watch it LIVE on YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv7X...

In 2 days! Tune in Thurs at 6pm ET to watch my chat with @drtomfrieden.bsky.social about his new book THE FORMULA FOR BETTER HEALTH, sponsored by @emorycshh.bsky.social. Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv7X... or RSVP for links to other platforms: humanhealth.emory.edu/events/livin...

News Team member Kimberly Yang recommends Gabor Maté's "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts" for its exploration of addiction from the lens of societal factors, not an individual choice.

In one week! At 6pm ET on Thurs 19 March I'll interview @drtomfrieden.bsky.social about his new book THE FORMULA FOR BETTER HEALTH. This is part of the Health Storytelling series at @emorycshh.bsky.social AND a production of the Atlanta Science Festival! RSVP: humanhealth.emory.edu/events/livin...

Save the Date -- Thursday, March 19th, 6pm ET -- for the latest Health Storytelling Q&A w/ Maryn McKenna @marynmck.bsky.social and Dr. Tom Frieden, MD @drtomfrieden.bsky.social —𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 “𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐊𝐨𝐨𝐩” 𝐛𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐘𝐂 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐠.

SLIP, Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery is Mallary Tenore Tarpley's powerful work of memoir and reporting that uses her own experience w/ an eating disorder to explore the scientific and social challenges of treating this complex problem and restoring to health those who experience it.

News Team Member Laniah Bowdery explains the negative impact of short-form content on the cognitive skills of adolescents.

Did you miss the latest Health Storytelling Author Q&A w/ @marynmck.bsky.social & Mallary Tenore Tarpley, author of SLIP, Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery? No worries, here's the full replay. SLIP is a powerful work of memoir and reporting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p9A...

Health Beyond the Blog: : Mallary Tenore Tarpley’s “Slip” News Team member Michelle Arauz recommends the latest episode of Health Storytelling, featuring Mallary Tenore Tarpley and her new book "Slip"

News Team Member Talia Gordon Wexler discusses the importance of third spaces to address social isolation for people across all age groups.

News Team Member Collin France delves into Karen Griffin's extraordinary impacts on athletes' success and recovery after injuries during her career span.

News Team Member Yasemin Isbilir explores how fathers' age at conception matters as much as the mothers' ages to determine the success of a pregnancy.

Put this on next week's calendar! Weds 18 February at 6pm US ET, I'll talk to Mallary Tenore Tarpley about her book SLIP, on eating disorder recovery. Part of the @emorycshh.bsky.social Health Storytelling series, free with registration here: humanhealth.emory.edu/events/livin...

News Team Member Michelle Arauz explores the career trajectory of Jennifer Panlilio from research to science philanthropy and policy.

News Team Member Clara Silvestri discusses how doctors can learn to trust AI to improve accuracy in diagnosis, especially in the field of radiology.

News Team Member Harrison Luba delves into Dr. Susan Abookire's quest to reduce burnout among physicians with her forest therapy course.

"Sparking new conversations about imperfect paths to healing and eating disorder recovery." Wed. 2/18 at 6pm ET join @marynmck.bsky.social for Health Storytelling LIVE w/ Mallore Tenore Tarpley, author of SLIP: Life In The Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery. humanhealth.emory.edu/events/livin...

News Team Member Yiying Zhang discusses the ethics of using AI in hospitals — and its shortcomings if proper regulations aren't put in place.

Next week! On Weds 18 Feb at 6pm ET, launching the new season of @emorycshh.bsky.social's Health Storytelling with Mallary Tenore Tarpley and her new book SLIP: LIFE IN THE MIDDLE OF EATING DISORDER RECOVERY. Streamed to multiple platforms, RSVP here for links: humanhealth.emory.edu/events/livin...

News Team member Jackson Bartelt delves into how public transit can benefit the overall health of people living in Atlanta and beyond.

Health Storytelling Author Q&A's are back! World-renowned journalist, Best-Selling Author & Senior CSHH Fellow @marynmck.bsky.social w/ 3 authors and their new books. Spring series begins 2/18 with Mallary Tenore Tarpley and SLIP, Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery. Streaming info ⬇️ ✍️

It's Nerd Book Club time again! The Health Storytelling series of livestreamed chats with authors of new books (and me) returns this spring with Mallary Tenore Tarpley, Dr. Tom Frieden, and Jason Gale. First up: Tenore Tarpley on 18 Feb with "SLIP," on eating disorders: bit.ly/mallary-teno...

News Team member Ananya Dash reports on the risks that consuming sweeteners can accelerate brain aging.

In an opinion piece, News Team member Jackson Bartelt argues that food regulators should penalize food companies for producing ultra-processed products, and require improved access to healthier options.

In an opinion piece, News Team member Laniah Bowdery argues that citing a major data center in the historically minority community of Boxtown, Memphis, unfairly creates negative environmental and health impacts.

In an opinion piece, News Team member Michelle Arauz argues that young people must be helped to step away from social media and invest in human connections.

In an opinion piece, News Team member Harrison Luba argues that the solution to antibiotic resistance lies in undoing the off-target effects of antibiotics on harmless bacteria.

In an opinion piece, News Team member Collin France argues that the politicization of science has negative impacts on public health.

In an opinion piece, News Team member Clara Silvestri argues that universal healthcare is a human right and this idea can bring politicians and voters into agreement on healthcare reform.

In an opinion piece, News Team member Emily Zhou argues for period products to be more affordable and accessible, instead of being taxed as a luxury item.

In an opinion piece, News Team member Yiying Zhang argues for journalists to humanize patients going through addiction instead of portraying them with negative stereotypes.