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Repurposing a cancer drug to reduce COVID-19 lung inflammation

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University (Winship) and Emory investigators are testing whether an anticancer drug can reduce lung inflammation in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, possibly preventing the need for intubation and lowering mortality. The drug is called duvelisib, and it was FDA-approved in 2018 for the treatment of relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or… Read More »

How Does CBD Oil Make You Feel? And Is It Safe For You?

CBD oil is starting to become really trendy lately. We’ve seen a significant rise in CBD products in the market lately and it isn’t just because of a trend but it’s also because it brings a lot of benefits to the table. Cbd oil and other cannabis derived products offer tons of health benefits that… Read More »

As Schools Reopen Amid COVID-19, Teachers Worry About Their Mental Health

Teaching is already challenging enough without a pandemic shaking up how the classroom operates. As schools reopen, many districts are focused on keeping their staff and students safe from COVID-19. But the pandemic is also taking a toll on teachers’ mental health.  Andrea Ward teaches language arts to eighth graders in a suburb of Des… Read More »