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...

Gain Control of Overactive Bladder with eCoin, a Nickel-Sized Implant in the Ankle

People have fun as they get ready for road trips, family visits or vacations. But if you have an overactive bladder, you might also need to plan for frequent bathroom breaks.  While an overactive bladder...

What Are the Benefits and Risks of Ice Baths?

While it’s not unusual to see an athlete sit in a bathtub full of ice after a game, everyday people also take ice baths. You may wonder, "Why would someone want to take that...

Egg Freezing Provides a Local Entrepreneur with a Sense of Control and Peace of Mind

Amber Guyton felt surprised by her gynecologist’s question during a routine appointment in 2022. And even more surprised by how the question changed her life. “My doctor asked me, ‘How do you feel about family...

The Great American Smokeout: Six Reasons To Quit Smoking in November

Despite the fact that tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of death in the U.S., more than 34 million Americans still smoke cigarettes. Smoking causes an estimated 1 in 5 deaths every...

Honoring Our Veterans: How Lessons Learned in the Military Apply to Three Veterans’ Lives and Work Today

Nearly 700 veterans work in many roles at Emory Healthcare—caring for our community in a variety of ways. And the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program provides important treatment for hundreds of men and women each...

Are You New to Medicare or Considering Your Medicare Options Next Year?

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is October 15 through December 7. We know during this time lots of information about Medicare insurance may be overwhelming coming at you all at once. Emory Healthcare isn’t...

5 Ways to Reduce or Even Reverse Diabetes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 37 million Americans have diabetes—and more than 7 million of them do not know they have it. So it’s possible that you, a...