In the News
A collection of coverage Emory health sciences has received in the media.
2013
Young apes develop empathy like human kids - Oct. 14
A bridge between Western science and Eastern faith - Oct. 11
Handwashing's risks and rewards - Oct. 11
Packaging stem cells in capsules for heart therapy - Oct. 11
Side effects of breast cancer treatment - Oct. 11
Busting salt myths - Oct. 10
CDC report confirms Hospitalists' role in fight against antibiotic-resistant pathogens - Oct. 10
Man develops rare case of melanoma in gums - Oct. 10
Emory launches Lou Gehrig's disease trial - Oct. 10
Dalai Lama: Schools must care for brain and heart - Oct. 10
The human body favors nanodiscs over nanorods - Oct. 9
Do depressed moms pass it on? - Oct. 9
Shutdown virtually halts CDC flu surveillance - Oct. 7
Emory professor: Insurance exchange issues won't influence long-term success or failure of Obamacare - Oct. 6
Alternative approaches to surgical valve replacement offer comparable outcomes - Oct. 1
Pre-existing conditions no long matter under Affordable Care Act - Sep. 26
The 2 sides of the screening debate - Sep. 25
Nurse serves God and humanity at St. Joseph's - Sep. 23
UNAIDS: Decline seen in new HIV infections - Sep. 23
ED use could surge under ACA, study suggests - Sep. 23
Kidney transplant coordinator helps patients navigate the process - Sep. 23
Mental disorder treatment common after childhood cancer - Sep. 19
Emory opens new breast care facility - Sep. 17
Better fathers, smaller testes - Sep. 9
To keep polio at bay, Israel revaccinates a million kids - Sep. 2
The man with no memory: Navy vet wakes up, speaks only Swedish - July 16
Georgians seek strangers for kidney donations - July 15
Flu may explain seasonal birth differences: study - July 12
Chain of kindness: Organ donation match-up plan helps dozens - July 11
Genetic test may determine breast cancer risk - July 11
The best cancer hospitals in the U.S. - July 10
If I am HIV-negative, then you must be too, right? - July 9
Emory Researcher: CDC study shows more need to get HPV vaccinations - July 9
Acute antipsychotics do not worsen glycemia in psychiatric inpatients - July 8
Programs deliver success for overweight, diabetic patients - July 8
Emory Physician: Elder abuse more common than many realize - July 3
Mysterious disorder a 'life sentence' - June 28
U.S. women waiting longer to have C-sections: CDC - June 27
Observation for prostate cancer questioned in blacks - June 27
Information on kidney donation just a call away - June 26
Emory to help train nurses to care for veterans - June 26
PTSD linked to a doubling in heart disease - June 26
Cognitive rehab train your brain - June 25
Vietnam vets with PTSD have higher risk of heart disease - June 25
ADA: VA's move helps block diabetes - June 24
The 5:2 diet and other fasting methods - June 24
Emory Hospital unveils new breast imaging center in Johns Creek - June 24
Clues in the cycle of suicide - June 24
South Georgia Farmworker Health Project makes yearly visit - June 23
Lilly once-weekly diabetes drug proves superior in late-stage trials - June 22
Study finds jump in hospital ER-related admissions - June 22
Concerns emerge over calling obesity a disease - June 21
Scientists map a brain down to its cells - June 20
James Gandolfini's death tragically 'typical' - June 20
Prostate terminology bewilders many inner-city men - June 20
Emory-VA Medical Center team up on nurse education - June 18
Study: Homosexual community at increased risk for HIV - June 18
Talk therapy or antidepressant? A brain scan predicts which works best for your depression - June 17
Dads experience hormonal changes too, research shows - June 15
Distribution of Medicare ACOs varies widely - June 14
10-year-old lung transplant recipient -June 13
High-dose RT results in inferior lung cancer survival - June 6
Famed designer shares Alzheimer's diagnosis - June 5
PTSD may be prevented, researchers find - June 5
The future of getting paid to be healthy - June 3
Local experts encouraged by President's speech on mental health - June 3
What an STD and throat cancer have in common - June 3
New drug may help fight certain advanced lung cancers - June 3
Slathering on sunscreen shows results, researchers find - June 3
Why bias puts young gays' health at risk - May 31
7 Ways to protect your vision - May 29
Medical emergencies occur on 1 of every 604 flights - May 29
Emory site of largest autism clinical study - May 28
How safe are your summer shoes? - May 27
More gym for kids means less chance of obesity, Cornell study says - May 21
Revisiting the 'crack babies' epidemic that was not - May 20
Brain-mappping vision coming into focus - May 15
Swallowing disorder - New, minimally invasive procedure benefits patients - May 13
Alzheimer's drug candidate - May 13
Why you shouldn't treat your kid's colds with drugs - May 13
Fear of flying - May 10
Psychology plus ballet: Meet 'Dr. Dancer' - May 10
Two Atlanta hospitals add option to donate umbilical cord blood to help save lives - May 9
Toxic waste sites take toll on millions in poor nations - May 8
Man's best lab partner - May 8
Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea not 'worse than AIDS,' experts say - May 7
Soaring U.S. healthcare costs due to more being treated - May 7
FDA warns pregnant women of migraine drug risk - May 6
Child abuse leaves distinct gene activity patterns - May 6
Diabetes: How are we doing? - May 3
Aches and pains from technology - May 2
Imagine a Flying Pig: How words take shape in the brain - May 2
Study: Food, skin allergies increasing in children - May 2
Frans de Waal - May 1
Babies born 3 weeks early may face possible developmental delays - May 1
Child health research lags behind adults - May 1
Diabetes Advice for the Elderly: Relax - April 29
Georgia ranks near bottom on hospital infections - April 27
New guidelines did not change mammography rates - April 25
Race and geography may influence late-stage kidney care - April 24
Deep brain stimulation holds potential to treat multiple disorders - April 23
Epilepsy drug in pregnancy tied to autism risk - April 23
SARS Lessons: Stay alert for emerging pathogens - April 22
Emory researchers announce better understanding of HIV transmission - April 22
Preventing chronic disease key to health care fix - April 22
The new face of oral cancer - April 22
Four ways to get more potassium - April 18
Emory seeks to patent nanotechnology treatment for osteoporosis - April 18
Emory professor explains ricin threat - April 17
Hopkins dean among those who want to eradicate polio - April 17
Neuralstem receives FDA approval to commence phase II - April 17
What can doctors do to save a leg from amputation? - April 16
Say 'Cheese': Photos may avert X-ray mix-ups, study finds - April 15
Top of the list: Top 25 physician group practices - April 12
How hope can help you heal - April 11
Despite health challenges, Southern states resist Medicaid expansion - April 11
Emory University Hospital receives Comprehensive Stroke Center title - April 10
The Brian Lehrer Show: Humanism and primates - April 10
The secret to youthful-looking skin - April 9
Stem cell therapy takes arthritis treatment into the future - April 9
Study finds gene that may raise Alzheimer's risk in blacks - April 9
Searching for the roots of 'right' and 'wrong' - April 3
College students struggle with mental health issues - April 3
Stressful life events may increase stillbirth risk - March 27
US cancer survival rates on the rise - March 27
Healthy Living: Is early baldness in blacks a clue to prostate cancer? - March 26
Judge in Aurora case calls for use of 'truth serum' - March 26
Judge in Aurora case calls for use of 'truth serum'- but does it work? - March 25
Rethinking the use of PSA tests - March 21
Anti-stigma programs would improve mental health laws - March 21
Funds vital for cancer fight - March 21
CDC surveys show autism more common than thought - March 20
Stem cell injections to relieve arthritis pain - March 20
Tiny telescope implant helps Georgia woman see - March 20
Four metro counties among state's 'healthiest' - March 20
Dean inducted into nurse researcher Hall of Fame - March 15
Tears and cheers at Med school match day - March 15
New pope had lung removed during childhood - March 13
Emory study on blood shelf-life - March 13
Some of today's top diet trends produce results - March 12
Mothers fight to pass Ava's Law for autism coverage - March 12
7 ways food needs to change - March 12
100 Hospitals with great neurosurgery and spine programs - March 11
Edwards heart valve system good as surgery at 3 years-trial - March 11
Bipolar disorder - March 8
Cell phones breed germs - March 8
Deadly trend: Teens huffing coolant out of air conditioning unit - March 8
Researchers use eye-tracking device to detect Alzheimer's - March 7
Baby cured of HIV needs more study, Emory doctors say - March 6
Monkeys recognize and shun selfish others - March 5
'Cured' HIV baby has doctors asking: Can we protect all newborns? - March 4
Study to look air, noise pollution at PDK - March 4
Child's HIV cure won't mean new treatments immediately - March 4
Doctors report first cure of HIV in a child - March 4
Caesarean 'raises womb-tear risk' - March 1
Who are the most influential people in vaccines? - Feb. 28
Family of five learns to manage and thrive with ADHD - Feb. 26
Test as couples for HIV status - Feb. 26
Cut calories with the 250/250 plan - Feb. 26
HIV in the Classroom: Teaching in response to the terror of HIV's early years - Feb. 26
Meet Dr. Leon Haley, Jr., a Grady Memorial Black History Maker - Feb. 26
Nutrition fact or fiction - Feb. 26
Too many pills in pregnancy - Feb. 25
ALS community tells FDA We Have No Time To Waste,' urges changes in trial design and review process - Feb. 25
Fact and fiction about sleep - Feb. 25
Flu shots offer poor protection to seniors - Feb. 21
Flu shot tied to healthy pregnancy - Feb. 21
Inside the brains of rebellious leaders - Feb. 19
New Georgia youth concussion bill filed - Feb. 18
Cheerleaders at risk for concussion - Feb. 18
Emory to invest $1.5M in high tech scanner - Feb. 15
Emory develops mobile app for rural HIV patients - Feb. 15
Emory scores $900K Parkinson's research grant - Feb. 15
Depression may lower response to vaccine - Feb. 15
Talking to teens about dating doesn't have to be awkward - Feb. 14
Study: Gaps in mental health - Feb. 13
Emory working on epileptic seizure research - Feb. 13
Debate over brain scans and Alzheimer's - Feb. 12
Observation units may ease burdens of ER care, but benefits to patients come at a price - Feb. 11
Did you hate the Grammys? It could be a neurological condition - Feb. 11
Top stress triggers - Feb. 8
Sleep better by avoiding smart phones, tablets before bed - Feb. 8
Pit bull's treatment could aid humans with brain tumors - Feb. 8
Emory to invest $312M in Clifton Road hospital expansion - Feb. 7
Experts warn of long recovery for boy in bunker - Feb. 7
Calcium supplements may be bad for a man's heart - Feb. 4
For elderly in South Florida nursing homes, this flu season could be dangerous - Jan. 31
How to avoid getting the flu at work - Jan. 31
Epilepsy drug in pregnancy linked to autism risk in study - Jan. 31
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease - Jan. 30
Emory-Adventist Hospital wins patient safety award - Jan. 29
Legislators look at plan to fight Alzheimer's - Jan. 29
Real People: Grady psychologist incorporates love of dance with healing - Jan. 29
Groundbreaking Health at Emory University - Jan. 29
Unusual respite from surging health care costs - Jan. 8
China partners with gay groups on HIV screenings - Jan. 4
2012
Bill to help fight Alzheimer's - Dec. 20
Emory launches Australian cancer research startup - Dec. 20
Help available for loved ones showing signs of mental instability - Dec. 19
Reconsidering Mental Health in Newtown's Wake - Dec. 19
Keep Thimerosal in vaccines: pediatricians - Dec. 17
Causes of suicide not always straightforward - Dec. 13
Emory collaborates on Parkinson's research - Dec. 13
Staying sober during the holidays - Dec. 13
7 Big trends and concerns for sports medicine physicians in 2013 - Dec. 12
Hepatitis C virus testing program at Grady - Dec. 10
Scientists try to unravel the riddle of too much sleep - Dec. 10
Though few in number, nuns make a big impact at St. Joe's - Dec. 2
More teens using muscle enhancing products - Nov. 19
Apes have midlife crises too - Nov. 19
Can oxytocin improve fidelity within relationships? - Nov. 15
3D against breast cancer - Nov. 14
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease on the rise in US adolescents - Nov. 9
Does your child have an allergy or is it a cold? - Nov. 8
Next-generation proteasome inhibitor approved in multiple myeloma - Nov. 8
March of Dimes working to prevent preterm births - Nov. 5
Lupus, hard to diagnose, disproportionately strikes black women - Nov. 5
Multivitamins don't cut heart disease risk in men - Nov. 5
Atlanta research team testing iPhone app for earaches - Nov. 5
Can you get free birth control after enrollment period? - Nov. 5
Filling gap between ERs and inpatient rooms - Nov 5
Emergency nursing standouts from Georgia and North Carolina become academy fellows - Nov. 5
Why health reform is key for minorities - Nov. 3
Researchers find what could be an obesity treatment - Nov. 3
Zombie fad seen as entry point to serious bioethics discussions - Oct. 30
Cold and flu myths put to bed - Oct. 28
People more likely to do CPR in wealthier areas - Oct. 24
Musical examines the toll and hope brought on by mental illness - Oct. 24
Role of respiratory therapists is a matter of life and breath - Oct. 20
Grant to fund chronic illness research center - Oct. 19
Why am I sleeping like a baby (boomer)? - Oct. 18
Editorial: An HPV vaccine myth debunked - Oct. 18
Emory researcher finds personal reasons to fuel cancer work - Oct. 16
HPV vaccine not tied to increased promiscuity for girls - Oct. 15
Researchers developing app to diagnose ear infections - Oct. 11
Learn about risk for developing breast cancer at awareness fair - Oct. 10
Georgia faces doctor shortage in near future - Oct. 8
Study: Meditation can make us more empathetic - Oct. 6
Neurotrack launches early diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease - Oct. 3
Get a flatter belly at any age - Oct. 3
Emory gets $1.1M grant; launches training institute - Sept. 28
Low-back pain surgeries on the rise - Sept. 28
What to ask if you need surgery - Sept. 27
Emergency rooms are on life support - Sept 26
How old is too old to drive? - Sept. 26
High cholesterol: What it can do to you - Sept. 25
Nationwide cancer study seeking respondents and a cure - Sept. 24
Anti-aging medicine earns converts and critics - Sept. 24
Medical device makers fear tax - Sept. 23
Southern Regional, Emory do deal - Sept. 21
Progress toward an Alzheimer's blood test - Sept. 20
Georgia Tech develops IPhone App to diagnose ear infections from home - Sept. 20
Drug shows promise against fragile X syndrome, possibly autism - Sept. 19
Music making helps boomers stay in the groove - Sept. 19
Washington state makes it harder to forgo immunizations - Sept. 19
Study: Mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in popular parks - Sept. 18
Keeping your heart in top shape - Sept. 17
Why a love of the arts will help your brain age better - Sept. 16
Two Emory hospitals among nation's leading medical centers - Sept. 14
Emory gets $6M AIDS vaccine research grant from Gates Foundation - Sept. 12
Winship Win the Fight 5K - Sept. 12
Missed dose? Truvada still prevents HIV in men - Sept. 12
Emory focuses on new treatment methods for children with prenatal alcohol exposure - Sept. 12
Emory study connects dots between inflammation and depression - Sept. 10
Emory to train doctors in Republic of Georgia - Sept. 10
Cutting readmissions requires reducing complications - Sept. 10
Private school vaccine opt-outs rise - Sept. 9
Tempted to quit antidepressants? - Sept. 7
Emory research offers hope for depression - Sept. 6
US health care system 'wasted' $750 billion in 2009 - Sept. 6
Millions don't have their blood pressure under control - Sept. 5
NIH awards $100 million for Autism Centers of Excellence - Sept. 4
Non-stick cookware chemical linked with babies' weights - Sept. 4
Emory study finds possible link between PFCs and obesity - Sept. 4
Is your memory normal? - Sept. 4
Aging can be an issue for execs - Sept. 2
Video: How to prevent achy summer feet - Aug. 31
What is West Nile virus? - Aug. 27
Emory physician talks about Lance Armstrong decision - Aug. 24
Stem Cells for ALS: Inside a Clinical Trial - Aug. 22
Video: Monkey angrily rejects unequal pay - Aug. 21
Deadly human bacteria infects chimps, raising new worries - Aug. 21
The CDC wants baby boomers tested for Hepatitis C: Now what? - Aug. 21
Caring for the elderly - Aug. 17
The challenges of beach running - Aug. 17
"Alarming" smoking habits found in poorer countries - Aug. 17
Atlanta research coalition gets $31 million grant - Aug. 15
Forum showcases nursing's role in healthcare - Aug. 13
Alzheimer's blood test a step closer - Aug. 11
CDC moves to keep new resistant gonorrhea at bay - Aug. 10
Want to stay healthy? Listen to your body - Aug. 9
Emory's Winship renews cancer center designation - Aug. 8
High pollen counts tied to ER visits for asthma - Aug. 8
Mind Field: PTSD & the Military - Aug. 8
Tackling fatty liver disease - Aug. 7
Kids who drink soda may not drop milk - Aug. 3
Sleep fails to enhance memory in older adults - Aug. 3
Musicians' brains might have an edge on aging - Aug. 2
Harriet Robinson; Groundbreaker Awards Finalist - Aug. 2
More treatment, more mistakes - Aug. 1
Heat's impact on medications - July 31
Is the closing of the Women's Center at South Fulton Medical a sign of the economic times? - July 31
Arthitis not just for adults - July 30
Doc excited to watch his patient swim for gold - July 27
Emory gets more than $9 million for AIDS research - July 27
Winship at the Y: Program aims to keep cancer survivors healthy after treatment - July 25
Experimental treatment seeks to lower blood pressure - July 25
Experts address HIV problem among African American men - July 24
New data strengthens view of HIV threat for gay black men - July 24
U.S. AIDS Cases Come Into View - July 23
Drive To End AIDS In U.S. Stalls As Epidemic Grips Blacks - July 23
Drop in prostate cancers seen after new U.S. advice - July 23
CDC: Whooping cough cases may be most in 5 decades - July 23
'Mini-strokes' pose danger - July 23
Experts address HIV problem among African American men - July 14
Smartphone photos could be used to diagnose eye-injury patients in the ER - July 18
The AIDS epidemic: Beginning of the end? - July 17
The Many States of HIV in America - July 17
And the Band Played On, Vol. 2 - July 17
Fear of Flying: Treatment works - July 9
Many babies healthier in homes with dogs - July 9
Domestic violence PSA urges women to speak up, not cover up - July 5
Tibetan monks tackle science in the Indian hills - July 4
Man preps for Peachtree Road Race after gastric bypass surgery - July 2
Spanking study: link between spanking and mental problems - July 2
Staying safe and hydrated during the summer months - July 2
Hospitals react to SCOTUS decision on health care reform - June 28
Heart transplant patient 'very exceptional' - June 28
Atkins-style diets linked to women's heart disease - June 27
CNN's Sanjay Gupta on building a successful career - June 25
What could Truvada mean for the fight against AIDS? - June 25
What was he thinking? Study turns to ape intellect - June 24
New treatment can help those with severe asthma - June 22
Atlanta cancer-fighting biotech company Metaclipse wins grant - June 21
Determining 'essential' health benefits - June 21
How do families move on after losing children? - June 21
Study: Heart attack victims could see signs of PTSD - June 21
Atlanta hospitals responsive to LGBT concerns, survey finds - June 20
More Oregon kids on "alternative" vaccine schedules - June 19
Study Tests if Progesterone Can Save Lives After Brain Injury - June 18
Drug shortage is a public health emergency - June 15
Is your lack of sleep making you fat? - June 12
New travel precautions - June 11
Typical hospital noises may disrupt sleep - June 11
Local roles in global health - June 8
Fetal DNA blueprint controversy - June 8
Latinos in Georgia face growing health disparities - June 7
Keep your eyes healthy - June 6
Curbing pregnant smokers with price hikes - June 5
Coping With Error: Checklist can help after medical mistake - June 5
Study: Cigarette taxes help cut smoking - June 5
Medicaid more than medical - June 4
Scientists identify opium poppy genes that make promising cancer drug - June 3
Reshaping Medicaid care to affect many - June 3
Emory launches international center to battle spina bifida - May 30
Blinks reveal what toddlers think - May 29
Society launches third survey, cancer prevention study - May 29
Braves reach out to veterans suffering from PTSD - May 28
Brain Series 2: Depression - May 28
Alzheimer's at Work - May 28
Emory Center adds new dimension to research - May 25
Atlanta: A Nexus for Public Health Initiatives - May 25
Flesh-decaying bacteria at normal levels in river, lab test finds - May 24
Birth Control: New research give boost to IUD effectiveness - May 23
Prostate cancer screening's false promise - May 22
Emory gets $4.5M cancer genomics center - May 21
Swine flu vaccine may lead to broader flu protection - May 21
Half of overweight teens have heart risk - May 21
CDC to baby boomers: Get tested for hepatitis C - May 18
Enlist in the war against HIV - May 18
Z-Pack heart attack? - May 17
What to eat and drink when you exercise - May 17
Gene predicts Parkinson's progression - May 16
Marcus Foundation donates $5M to Emory - May 15
Emory Healthcare, Southern Regional sign letter of intent for affiliation - May 14
Should Woody Allen have a Home in the manual of mental illness? - May 10
Diet drug wins panel's approval - May 10
ALS patients approved for more stem cells - May 9
Emory wins $11 million grant for rural care - May 9
Obesity could affect 42% of Americans by 2030 - May 7
Do ask, do tell about intimate partner violence - May 7
Beastie Boy's death: What is salivary gland cancer? - May 4
Blood pressure drugs may help PTSD - May 3
Young athletes and heart attacks - May 2
Kids and sport injuries - May 1
Too much sleep may not be so bad for weight gain - May 1
Presidential Medal of Freedom honors 6 with university ties - April 30
How young nurses are invigorating the profession - April 30
Poison centers: Teen hand sanitizer abuse rising - April 27
Cancer survivors urged to exercise and eat healthy in new guidelines - April 26
Pilot program to help war vets and their families underway at Callaway Gardens - April 25
Finding the right sunscreen and bug spray for your kids - April 25
Measles death rate drops; still a major public health concern - April 23
Fox Medical Team: Beauty regrets - April 19
Pre-med's new priorities: Heart and soul and social science - April 15
TEDMED Thursday: Sex, 'Poo Tea' and ALS - April 12
Congress, help us train more doctors - March 21
Kidney transplant patients seek life without drugs - March 19
A voice for patients - March 16
Schmidly named Saint Joseph's Hospital CEO - March 15
New report identifies barriers to HIV care in US - March 15
Doctors likely to preach what they practice - March 14
Dr. Sanjay Gupta's new book Focuses on medical errors - March 13
People at risk for second cancer get help from Emory intervention project - March 13
New worries about sleeping pills - March 12
HIV rates in black women much higher - March 11
Springing forward health effects - March 8
Keep your eyes healthy - March 8
Eating disorders - March 2
Weight-loss surgery seems safe for kidney disease patients - March 1
Study: Sleeping Pills Called 'as Risky as Cigarettes' - Feb. 28
Early prenatal test raises ethical questions - Feb. 23
Small strides you should take for your heart - Feb. 21
How monkeys handle moral outrage - Feb. 21
Antibiotic fails sinus infection test - Feb. 15
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis may raise kids' cancer risk - Feb. 13
Cancer trial participants may have misconceptions - Feb. 9
Atypical heart attack signs - Feb. 9
Low Vitamin D ups fracture risk in young and old - Feb. 9
Curing Diabetes: How Type 2 became an accepted lifestyle - Feb. 8
Ape versus machine: Do primates enjoy computer games? - Feb. 8
To hold the salt, it's time to hold the bread - Feb. 8
Georgia's child obesity ads aim to create movement out of controversy - Feb. 7
Housecall: Food and drinks for kids - Feb. 2
Fox medical team: Operation saves 3 lives - Feb. 1
Rising healthcare costs put countries at risk - Feb. 1
Emory to host talk on health policy in India - Jan. 31
How doctors do harm - Jan. 30
Nurse donates kidney to patient - Jan. 30
A 2nd cancer center in Georgia the goal - Jan. 29
Oral HPV infections more common than expected - Jan. 27
Study of freakish mystery illness finds no cause - Jan. 25
Why coffee is good for you, and other food myths - Jan. 25
Study shows how stress triggers immune system - Jan. 24
Can yoga wreck or heal your body? - Jan. 23
Depression-cardiovascular link found in young adults - Jan. 20
Testing for HIV together, hearing results together - Jan. 18
Deep brain stimulation appears effective for depression, bipolar disorder - Jan. 5
Emory, St. Joseph's tie the knot - Jan. 3
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