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Hours of staring at screens is leading to ‘tech neck’

Too much screen time, couch sitting and doom scrolling is giving rise to modern maladies from tech neck to text thumb to cervical pain. Emory physicians share expert tips to combat long-term effects.

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Emory ranked among Atlanta’s healthiest employers

For the fifth consecutive year, the Atlanta Business Chronicle has ranked Emory among the area’s healthiest employers, recognizing efforts to build comprehensive well-being programs that enhance employee experience, engagement and organizational culture.

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Breakthrough Emory study makes major advance toward earlier ALS detection

Emory researchers identified 10 blood proteins that distinguish ALS patients from healthy individuals with nearly 98% balanced accuracy, a breakthrough that could lead to earlier diagnosis and faster access to specialized care.

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Emory School of Nursing receives $2.99 million federal grant to address state nursing shortages

The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing has received a four-year, $2.99 million federal grant to help address nursing shortages across Georgia, particularly in rural and medically underserved communities.

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‘Your Fantastic Mind’ expands with new weekly video podcast

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Emory’s Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research receives $3.3 million grant renewal

Emory’s Brockett-Walker named Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing Fellow

A lightbulb moment: Chemists find way to boost efficiency of hybrid LEDs

Small steps, lasting impact: Supporting your well-being this October

Emory School of Nursing’s Quyen Phan honored by National League for Nursing

Emory School of Nursing BSN program joins master’s program as No. 1 ranked in the country

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Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute part of nationwide NIH study on links between environmental factors and Alzheimer’s disease

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Cancer medication helps reduce SIV reservoir, increases hope for HIV cure

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National Academy of Medicine selects Rachel Hadler as a 2026 fellow

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Emory University receives SMART Antiviral Prize Concept Stage Award for development of antiviral therapies targeting Flaviviridae

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Emory University announces recipients of the 2026 Max Cooper Prize in Immunology

Emory nursing PhD students receive National Institutes of Health predoctoral fellowship

Evidence often falls short in neuroscience reports of sex-dependent effects

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Emory teams turn health data into research at EPIC Cosmos Datathon

High-dose vitamin D may improve cognition among those at risk of dementia, Emory study finds

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Noninvasive deep brain stimulation strengthens reward signals and reduces anxiety in Emory study

Emory researchers studying link between diet and neurological conditions receive $1.3 million Keck Foundation award

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Emory researchers build a more accurate way to track what you eat

Emory resources for well-being, safety and more

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Bruce Ribner leaves legacy of redefining infectious disease care

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2026 American Academy of Nursing Fellows to include eight Emory inductees

Emory University biophysicists Shashank Shekhar and Sudipta Biswas

Scientists solve mystery of how muscle cells grow and stay healthy

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Support well-being with these tools for connection and mental health

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Emory transplant surgeon Christian Larsen honored with American College of Surgeons Jacobson Innovation Award

Everybody’s sport: What soccer really asks of the body

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I am an Emory Researcher: Andi Shane

Docs on the Field

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Addiction Alliance of Georgia advances addiction care through hands-on immersion training

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Emory expands efforts to connect Texas veterans with no-cost treatment

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Chest vibration during mindfulness improves body awareness and brain connections in trauma survivors

Emory University Hospital research unit studies the spread of airborne infectious diseases through human challenges

Emory Decatur Hospital launches Emory Healthcare’s first residency program for emergency department nurses

Jefferson Award winner Sheryl Heron brings ‘lens of love’ to medicine

Access mental health resources across Emory

Emory researcher finds AI-assessed mammograms can help in determining cardiovascular risk in women

Yujin Ha, a young female student, plays a violin in front of a banner that says Undergraduate Research Symposium

Undergraduate research offers endless avenues for discovery

Emory joins landmark $21 million NIH study of psychedelics for chronic pain in older adults

Lisa Muirhead appointed to National Academies committee examining veterans’ health

Season 7 of ‘Your Fantastic Mind’ airs Mondays on GPB from April 13 to May 18

Emory Healthcare brings first comprehensive CTEPH program to Georgia to treat patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Assistant Professor Telisa Spikes, PhD, RN, FAHA, has been named a Fellow of the American Heart Association (AHA). Election as a Fellow recognizes scientific and professional achievements, vol

Emory School of Nursing’s Spikes named American Heart Association Fellow

Terri Rebmann, PhD, RN, CIC, FAPIC, has been named Associate Dean of Education at the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, following a national search. A nationally recognized leader in nursing, public health, infection prevent

Emory School of Nursing appoints Terri Rebmann as Associate Dean of Education

Emory Healthcare collaborates with NIH to perform world’s first minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery

Emory study finds brain stimulation improves PTSD symptoms by calming fear center

Experts to discuss prevention and prediction of Alzheimer’s disease at 30th Brain Health Forum

Emory Autism Celebration Month to highlight autistic voices, talents and community

Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory awarded grant to measure seat belt use and driver distraction rates in Georgia

Simple blood test can signal a silent genetic risk factor for heart disease, according to Emory cardiologists

Emory University: Match Day 2026

Emory Nursing’s Moore named National Academies of Practice Distinguished Scholar Fellow

Emory School of Nursing honors McCauley with research endowment

Strengthening food security across Emory is focus of this year’s National Nutrition Month

Dean Linda McCauley and Interim Dean Lisa Muirhead

Emory School of Nursing announces 2026 alumni award recipients

Opioid settlement funds and philanthropy expand adolescent addiction care in Georgia

Turning a new leaf in analyses of natural products: Breakthrough method gives ‘snapshot’ of a plant’s metabolic effects

Emory Healthcare remains a leading provider in ventricular assist device implantation for heart care

Emory Healthcare and Emory Decatur Hospital earn Georgia Hospital Association statewide patient safety awards

Emory Healthcare performs Georgia’s first innovative dual organ procedure known as HALT, heart-after-liver transplant

Emory School of Nursing’s Frediani selected for Society of Behavioral Medicine fellowship

Emory designated as ‘Stalking Horse Bidder’ to buy Emory Proton Therapy Center assets from owner, following bankruptcy filings

Emory University Hospital Midtown designated a Level III Neonatal Center, the first in metro Atlanta

Emory’s Simpson named to the 2026 Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame

Emory Healthcare cardiothoracic surgeon creates total artificial heart for young patient born with rare condition

Celebration marks one year for Emory heart patient living with new ventricular assist device

Emory announces first nurse practitioner fellowship cohort for Parkinson’s disease care

Emory researchers identify effective strategies to increase diversity in Alzheimer’s disease research

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Emory Healthcare sets record-breaking number of kidney transplants nationwide

Emory Healthcare honors its legacy while advancing future of health care with new look

Hormone estradiol shapes women’s brain responses to threat after trauma, Emory study finds

First patient in U.S. receives new treatment for life-threatening heart condition at Emory Healthcare

Emory Hillandale Hospital’s garden supports healing, well‑being and community engagement

Emory hospitals ring in 2026 with first New Year’s Day babies

Emory radiologic technology program still shaping health care careers after six decades

Emory Healthcare expands GYN/OB services with new clinic at Emory Hillandale Hospital

Emory’s School of Nursing welcomes 298 graduates at winter commencement

Emory Healthcare launches new Lung Screening and Nodule Program

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Strengthening Communities: Answering the Call to Serve

Improving Human Health: The Heart of Healing

Nurturing Creative, Compassionate Leaders: Lighting the Way

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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America awards $200,000 to Emory for Arts + Health Laboratory

Study finds telemedicine dramatically improves coverage of HIV prevention medication

Updated COVID-19 vaccine formula produces antibodies nearly three times longer than earlier versions, Emory study finds

A Family Affair event raises $1.2 million to support Alzheimer’s research at Emory

A two-track mind: How ‘brainy’ Emory student Nikki Boon became the ‘World’s Greatest Athlete’

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Emory’s Nia Project receives $2.5 million grant to advance women’s mental health

Emory Healthcare Veterans Day spotlight

Emory Healthcare becomes official team health care provider of Georgia Tech athletics

Emory researchers find those who care for family members with Alzheimer’s experience poorer health and increased cellular aging

Emory team advances promising microbiome therapy, testing for multidrug-resistant bacteria in long-term care setting

Geriatrician talking about test results with senior patient during check-up

Emory researchers define priorities in diabetes care for rural Georgia during Top 10 Problems workshop

Emory’s School of Nursing and Georgia Institute of Technology partner to strengthen Georgia’s nursing workforce

National Academy of Medicine elects four Emory researchers as 2025 members

Emory nursing PhD student receives NIH fellowship to study chemo-induced neuropathy in breast cancer survivors

Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory awarded funds to prevent falls among older adults through coalition

Emory’s Shawana Moore inducted as inaugural Fellow by the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health

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Emory Johns Creek Hospital showcases new ION non-surgical robot used in the detection of lung cancer

Emory Healthcare opens new heart and vascular and transplant clinic in Warner Robins

Emory Nursing awarded $3.9 million grant to study home dialysis patient, caregiver quality of life

Atlanta United opens $25 million expansion, including Emory Healthcare Studio

Emory Healthcare earns national Joy in Medicine recognition for efforts to reduce burnout, increase well-being

David Russell named chief strategy officer for Emory Healthcare

Emory School of Nursing BSN program ranked No. 2 in the nation by US News and World Report

Research Roundup: Recent publications and grants from Emory faculty and staff

Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center launches extended-hours clinic for sudden orthopaedic and sports-related injuries

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Emory Nursing receives $2 million for community-based program to bolster youth behavioral health workforce

Emory Decatur Hospital earns 2025 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award

Lynn Marie Trotti named director of Emory Sleep Center

Emory School of Nursing welcomes new faculty

Emory report shows connection between mental health and heart disease, increased mortality risks

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Emory joins national study investigating deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression

Emory Healthcare names Gina Bertolini chief counsel for health affairs

A global health hack: Gari Clifford’s 12-point path to a lifesaving maternal health program

Study finds ambient documentation technology reduces burnout and increases well-being in clinicians

Greg Jones leaves a lasting impact after three decades of service

Krystyna Morgan, Christine Abdullah, and Aysun Kahraman

Emory peer support program helps ease health worker burnout

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Collaborative study identifies method to make blood pressure monitoring more accessible

Oscar Marroquin named chief administrative and operating officer for Emory Healthcare

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Emory Healthcare’s Heather Dexter elected to Georgia Hospital Association Board of Trustees

U.S. News and World Report ranks three Emory hospitals as best in Georgia and Atlanta

Emory receives $21.9 million grant to advance Alzheimer's disease research

Emory orthopaedic surgeons use robotic technology to transform knee replacement surgery

Emory researchers develop a way to study how people get infected by flu viruses in the air

Map of cells transforming into deadlier form

New study uncovers how prostate cancer becomes deadly and offers hope for new treatments

New Emory research uses AI to find pathologic and genetic basis for worse outcome of endometrial cancer in Black women

Emory’s Wands named Fellow of the National League for Nursing Academy of Nursing Education

Emory Hillandale Hospital celebrates 20 years of serving Stonecrest community and DeKalb County

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Emory School of Nursing named National League of Nursing Center of Excellence

Emory Saint Joseph’s and Archdiocese of Atlanta announce agreement to preserve hospital’s Catholic identity

Emory research team helps uncover early Alzheimer’s risk markers in adults with Down syndrome

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Heart-healthy habits benefit entire body from head to toe, Emory study finds

Psilocybin delays aging, extends lifespan, new Emory study suggests

The Emory Healthcare Studio is part of a larger 20,000-square foot expansion to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground, which will bring the total facility footprint to 50,000 square feet.

Atlanta United unveils new renderings for Emory Healthcare Studio

2025 American Academy of Nursing Fellows to include 16 Emory inductees

Emory physicians well represented in Atlanta magazine’s 2025 ‘Top Doctors’ issue

Emory’s Carlos del Rio wins statewide Hospital Hero Lifetime Achievement award from GHA

Emory receives Parkinson’s Foundation grant to launch nurse practitioner fellowship

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Hospital participate in nationwide infectious diseases exercise

IMC staff at celebration of the clinic's renovated space at 57 Executive Park

Emory Integrated Memory Care wins national award for nurse-designed innovation

Joon Lee, CEO of Emory Healthcare, appointed EVP for health affairs at Emory

Emory University and Micron Biomedical launch first-in-human clinical trial of next-generation rotavirus vaccine delivered via dissolvable microarray technology

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Hours of staring at screens is leading to ‘tech neck’

Emory ranked among Atlanta’s healthiest employers

Breakthrough Emory study makes major advance toward earlier ALS detection

Emory School of Nursing receives $2.99 million federal grant to address state nursing shortages

More Health News

‘Your Fantastic Mind’ expands with new weekly video podcast

Emory’s Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research receives $3.3 million grant renewal

Emory’s Brockett-Walker named Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing Fellow

A lightbulb moment: Chemists find way to boost efficiency of hybrid LEDs

Small steps, lasting impact: Supporting your well-being this October

Emory School of Nursing’s Quyen Phan honored by National League for Nursing

Emory School of Nursing BSN program joins master’s program as No. 1 ranked in the country

Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute part of nationwide NIH study on links between environmental factors and Alzheimer’s disease

Cancer medication helps reduce SIV reservoir, increases hope for HIV cure

National Academy of Medicine selects Rachel Hadler as a 2026 fellow

Emory University receives SMART Antiviral Prize Concept Stage Award for development of antiviral therapies targeting Flaviviridae

Emory University announces recipients of the 2026 Max Cooper Prize in Immunology

Emory nursing PhD students receive National Institutes of Health predoctoral fellowship

Evidence often falls short in neuroscience reports of sex-dependent effects

Emory teams turn health data into research at EPIC Cosmos Datathon

High-dose vitamin D may improve cognition among those at risk of dementia, Emory study finds

Noninvasive deep brain stimulation strengthens reward signals and reduces anxiety in Emory study

Emory researchers studying link between diet and neurological conditions receive $1.3 million Keck Foundation award

Emory researchers build a more accurate way to track what you eat

Emory resources for well-being, safety and more

Bruce Ribner leaves legacy of redefining infectious disease care

2026 American Academy of Nursing Fellows to include eight Emory inductees

Scientists solve mystery of how muscle cells grow and stay healthy

Support well-being with these tools for connection and mental health

Emory transplant surgeon Christian Larsen honored with American College of Surgeons Jacobson Innovation Award

Everybody’s sport: What soccer really asks of the body

I am an Emory Researcher: Andi Shane

Docs on the Field

Addiction Alliance of Georgia advances addiction care through hands-on immersion training

Emory expands efforts to connect Texas veterans with no-cost treatment

Chest vibration during mindfulness improves body awareness and brain connections in trauma survivors

Emory University Hospital research unit studies the spread of airborne infectious diseases through human challenges

Emory Decatur Hospital launches Emory Healthcare’s first residency program for emergency department nurses

Jefferson Award winner Sheryl Heron brings ‘lens of love’ to medicine

Access mental health resources across Emory

Emory researcher finds AI-assessed mammograms can help in determining cardiovascular risk in women

Undergraduate research offers endless avenues for discovery

Emory joins landmark $21 million NIH study of psychedelics for chronic pain in older adults

Lisa Muirhead appointed to National Academies committee examining veterans’ health

Season 7 of ‘Your Fantastic Mind’ airs Mondays on GPB from April 13 to May 18

Emory Healthcare brings first comprehensive CTEPH program to Georgia to treat patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

Emory School of Nursing’s Spikes named American Heart Association Fellow

Emory School of Nursing appoints Terri Rebmann as Associate Dean of Education

Emory Healthcare collaborates with NIH to perform world’s first minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery

Emory study finds brain stimulation improves PTSD symptoms by calming fear center

Experts to discuss prevention and prediction of Alzheimer’s disease at 30th Brain Health Forum

Emory Autism Celebration Month to highlight autistic voices, talents and community

Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory awarded grant to measure seat belt use and driver distraction rates in Georgia

Simple blood test can signal a silent genetic risk factor for heart disease, according to Emory cardiologists

Emory University: Match Day 2026

Emory Nursing’s Moore named National Academies of Practice Distinguished Scholar Fellow

Emory School of Nursing honors McCauley with research endowment

Strengthening food security across Emory is focus of this year’s National Nutrition Month

Emory School of Nursing announces 2026 alumni award recipients

Opioid settlement funds and philanthropy expand adolescent addiction care in Georgia

Turning a new leaf in analyses of natural products: Breakthrough method gives ‘snapshot’ of a plant’s metabolic effects

Emory Healthcare remains a leading provider in ventricular assist device implantation for heart care

Emory Healthcare and Emory Decatur Hospital earn Georgia Hospital Association statewide patient safety awards

Emory Healthcare performs Georgia’s first innovative dual organ procedure known as HALT, heart-after-liver transplant

Emory School of Nursing’s Frediani selected for Society of Behavioral Medicine fellowship

Emory designated as ‘Stalking Horse Bidder’ to buy Emory Proton Therapy Center assets from owner, following bankruptcy filings

Emory University Hospital Midtown designated a Level III Neonatal Center, the first in metro Atlanta

Emory’s Simpson named to the 2026 Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame

Emory Healthcare cardiothoracic surgeon creates total artificial heart for young patient born with rare condition

Celebration marks one year for Emory heart patient living with new ventricular assist device

Emory announces first nurse practitioner fellowship cohort for Parkinson’s disease care

Emory researchers identify effective strategies to increase diversity in Alzheimer’s disease research

Emory Healthcare sets record-breaking number of kidney transplants nationwide

Emory Healthcare honors its legacy while advancing future of health care with new look

Hormone estradiol shapes women’s brain responses to threat after trauma, Emory study finds

First patient in U.S. receives new treatment for life-threatening heart condition at Emory Healthcare

Emory Hillandale Hospital’s garden supports healing, well‑being and community engagement

Emory hospitals ring in 2026 with first New Year’s Day babies

Emory radiologic technology program still shaping health care careers after six decades

Emory announces first nurse practitioner fellowship cohort for Parkinson’s disease care