Emory in the News: Addressing Cancer-Linked Beauty Products, Women’s Cardiovascular Health, Staying Healthy While Traveling, and More

12 Things Doctors Do While Traveling to Avoid Getting Sick

Henry M. Wu, MD, director of the Emory TravelWell Center, joins other doctors in sharing several medical, scheduling, dietary and hygienic tips that help prevent illness while traveling and ensure a return home with only great memories from your trip.

Heart Health

Is There a Link Between Childhood Trauma and Women's Heart Health?

Telisa Spikes, RN, PhD, assistant professor at Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, led a study revealing that childhood trauma can lead to heart disease in Black women. The research highlights how early life stressors uniquely impact women's cardiovascular health, urging clinicians to consider trauma history in heart disease risk assessments.

Cardiac Arrest Deaths During Marathons Cut in Half

Jonathan Kim, MD, associate professor of sports cardiology at Emory School of Medicine, explains that while the number of cardiac arrests during marathons remains steady, survival rates have doubled due to better emergency responses and access to lifesaving equipment at races. 

Women’s Health

Beauty Products Marketed to Black and Latina Women Linked to Cancer

Sharon H. Bergquist, MD, associate professor at Emory University School of Medicine, highlights the risks Black and Latina women face from beauty products that contain ingredients linked to cancer, like formaldehyde, and suggests tips to help reduce exposure to these harmful chemicals.

Cancer Care

Study Finds Cancer Deaths Related to Alcohol Consumption Are Rising

Zakia Jabarkheel, DO, a family and preventive medicine resident at Emory University School of Medicine, highlights a study showing that alcohol-related cancer deaths have doubled in 30 years and emphasizes the need for more public health efforts to increase awareness about alcohol's cancer risks.

Brain Health

5 Ways to Boost Your Brain Health

Karima Benameur, MD, associate professor of neurology at Emory University, shares how you can enhance your mind while keeping your brain sharp and vibrant as you age with five unique activities and healthy diet tips.

Why Residing Near Golf Courses Could be Linked to Parkinson's Disease

Following a recent study linking golf course proximity to higher Parkinson’s disease risk, Svjetlana Miocinovic, MD, associate professor in the department of neurology at Emory University School of Medicine, highlights the importance of environmental factors in Parkinson’s risk and the need for further research to confirm these findings.

Musculoskeletal Health

IgG4-RD: A Rare but Manageable Immune Disorder

Arezou Khosroshahi, MD, rheumatologist and associate professor at Emory University School of Medicine, helped solve a medical mystery when she diagnosed Nika Beamon, who had seen 26 doctors over 17 years, with IgG4-related disease, a rare immune disorder that can be managed with timely diagnosis and treatment.

Debunking Common Myths About Aging

Michael Kraft, MD, assistant professor of family and preventive medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, debunks the myth that arthritis is inevitable while providing tips on how diet and physical activity can help protect joints, reduce arthritis risk and promote healthier aging.

The Benefits of Sand Running

Amadeus Mason, MD, sports medicine physician at Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center, addresses a recent study on how running on sand can increase your speed, reduce your injury risk and boost your fitness by burning more than double the amount of calories while running on hard surfaces.

Nursing

Emory Nursing Excellence Honored

Kenosha Tillman, RN, Emory University Hospital Midtown, was recently celebrated for her compassion and leadership as she earned the 2025 AJC Nurse Excellence Award. Known for her nurturing nature, she inspires peers and improves patient care daily.

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