Stories of Hope: World Cancer Day

In observance of World Cancer Day, held annually on February 4 to raise global awareness of cancer, here are three inspiring stories of cancer survivors treated at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. Meet...

How an Olympian’s Hip Replacement Keeps Her Active in Her 30s

Hip replacement surgery is not just for older adults. Patients as young as in their 30s can recover quickly and go on to live more active lives. Recent improvements in surgery processes, equipment, anesthesia...

Protect Your Heart from the Flu and COVID-19

Winter and respiratory viruses go hand-in-hand. And this can be a big problem for your heart — especially with the recent severe flu and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) season in addition to the ongoing...

Support for Dementia Caregivers Can Make All the Difference

When Shaw Skillings’ wife received an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis in 2019, his head was spinning. Babs, then 77 years old, had been experiencing serious memory problems. By 2021, it wasn’t safe for her to drive. She couldn’t knit hats...

Cancer Drug Shortages Happen, but No Cause for Alarm

Recently, we’ve been hearing about the serious shortage of certain widely used cancer drugs. For people whose cancer treatment depends on those drugs, it’s been a stomach-churning time of uncertainty and worry as they...

A Plant-Powered Menu Launches at Emory University Hospital

A new year can be an invitation for a fresh start or a time to recommit yourself to a healthy lifestyle. Emory Healthcare — and Emory University Hospital's Asbury Café — are here to support...

Screening 101: What Health Screening Tests Do You Need and Why?

Health screening tests can seem like a nuisance: You need to schedule an appointment, take time out of your day, and wait to see a provider. But they are so much more! Health screenings are...

Emory in the News: Addressing Georgia’s Maternal Mortality, How Virtual Reality Helps Prevent Athletes’ Injuries, At-Home Lung Cancer Therapy, and More

Emory Healthcare and Emory University physicians, researchers and experts often discuss current medical issues and topics in the news. Here are some recent health news stories featuring our experts. Health Leaders Address Georgia’s Maternal Mortality Ravi...