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Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact
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Teaching professionals & researchers how to cover their specialties as journalists for media around the world.
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Discover the Power of #journalism in #PublicHealth
Join us for the Dalla Lana Fellowship Online Open House in Oct 2025! Learn how journalism can be a catalyst for public health change. 👉 Reserve your spot now: www.eventbrite.ca/o/dalla-lana...
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People struggling with body integrity #dysphoria can now visually experience life missing a limb, hope to use their experience to understand out #selfperception better. By Charissa Egger, #internationalstudents for @thestar.com

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Applying VR to briefly ease, and better understand, a dangerous mental disorder
People struggling with body integrity dysphoria can now visually experience life missing a limb, and scientists including some in Toronto hope to use their experience to understand out self-perception...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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The #Syrian president, who visits the White House today, just oversaw his first #election. By Fin de Pencier, #internationalstudents for @foreignpolicy.com

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Sharaa’s Democratic Test
The Syrian president, who visits the White House today, just oversaw his first election.
foreignpolicy.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Bright and clean, the vibe is a cross between a health food store and a boho boutique. By Chris Lo, #InternationalStudents for Milkbag

#MushroomMagic #hallucinations

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Inside the illegal psychedelic economy
Six percent of Canadians have used psychedelics in the last year.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Discover the Power of #journalism in #PublicHealth
Join us for the Dalla Lana Fellowship Online Open House in Oct 2025! Learn how journalism can be a catalyst for public health change. 👉 Reserve your spot now: www.eventbrite.ca/o/dalla-lana...
November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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When it takes too long to get an appointment or a #doctor dismisses patient symptoms, people go #online for help. Is that a bad thing? By HANAN HAMMAD (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for @newsdecoder.bsky.social

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October 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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#Surrogacy’s health risks raise ethical issues over whether the practice is exploitative and should be banned. By FERRUKH FARUQUI (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for @undark.org

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Putting a Pause on the Practice of Surrogacy
Opinion | Surrogacy’s health risks raise ethical issues over whether the practice is exploitative and should be banned.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Discover the Power of #Journalism in #PublicHealth
Join us for the Dalla Lana Fellowship Online Open House in Oct 2025! Learn how journalism can be a catalyst for public health change. 👉 Reserve your spot now: www.eventbrite.ca/o/dalla-lana...
October 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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The #drugtrade has deepened the #Securitycrisis in #Ecuador , which will elect a new leader on April 13. BY ANDERSSON BOSCAN (FJHI '25) #internatiojnalstudents for
@thinkglobalhealth.org

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Violence Shadows Ecuador's Presidential Election | Think Global Health
The drug trade has deepened the security crisis in Ecuador, which will elect a new leader on April 13
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August 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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When there’s a disaster, it’s helpful to know what’s going on. But as essential as #emergencyalertsystems are, they can leave many of us feeling #anxious. BY INDU SUBRAMANIAN (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for @ca.theconversation.com

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Emergency alerts and news notifications can make us stressed and anxious — here’s what you can do to cope
Whether real or just a test, emergency alerts activate the same neural circuits involved in real danger.
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August 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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“Immunity debt,” a theory to explain the global surge in non- #covid infections since #pandemic restrictions were lifted, is increasingly being challenged by emerging evidence. BY NICK TSERGAS (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for @bmj.com

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August 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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In India, a #privateambulance service is filling a need in a country with a dire shortage of emergency medical services. But should there be #profit in that? By CHRISTIANEZ RATNA KIRUBA (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for @newsdecoder.bsky.social

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Call an ambulance! But be ready to pay.
In India, a private ambulance service is filling a need in a country with a dire shortage of emergency medical services. But should there be profit in that?
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August 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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In #India, traditional medicine seems to cure most #snakebites. But most snakes there aren’t venomous. When they are, that’s a different story. By CHRISTIANEZ RATNA KIRUBA (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for @newsdecoder.bsky.social

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When a snake bites, sometimes traditional medicine won't do the trick
In India, traditional medicine seems to cure most snake bites. But most snakes there aren't venomous. When they are, that's a different story.
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August 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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#US #eggdonation is a $400 million sector, but a dearth of federal oversight means some health risks go unmeasured. BY FERRUKH FARUQUI (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for
@thinkglobalhealth.org

www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/mone...
The Money and Risks Behind Human Egg Donation | Think Global Health
U.S. egg donation is a $400 million sector, but a dearth of federal oversight means some health risks go unmeasured
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July 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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A #mosquitobornevirus that causes mass livestock abortions has killed hundreds of people in #EastAfrica #climatechange is accelerating its spread. BY FRANK BURKYBILE (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for @bmj.com

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July 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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As a #neurologist specializing in #Parkinson’s disease, I was profoundly touched by Sen. Cory Booker’s emotional, record-setting speech to the U.S. Senate on March 31. BY INDU SUBRAMANIAN (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for
@healthydebate.bsky.social

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More than just words: Record-setting speech gives hope to Parkinson’s community - Healthy Debate
As a neurologist specializing in Parkinson’s disease, I was profoundly touched by Sen. Cory Booker’s emotional, record-setting speech to the U.S. Senate on March 31.
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July 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Losing #USA support will jeopardize access to essential services in #Kenya that combat #genderbasedviolence and #femicide. BY FRANK BURKYBILE (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for Think Global Health

www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/gend...
Gender-Based Violence in Kenya and U.S. Foreign Aid | Think Global Health
Losing U.S. support will jeopardize access to essential services in Kenya that combat gender-based violence and femicide
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
July 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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#Iran’s medical training system is facing a rash of #suicides, #depression, and #burnout, with increasing numbers of newly trained #physicians leaving the country. BY MOHAMMAD SAEED GHARAATI JAHROMI (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for @bmj.com

www.bmj.com/content/389/...
July 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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#Parkinson’s disease diagnoses are rising across #EastAfrica—hinting at a shift in healthcare priorities. BY FRANK BURKYBILE (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for @bmj.com

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July 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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#HPV vaccination historically has been framed as a women’s health topic, but a gender-neutral approach to prevention may boost health benefits for both #femalesandmales. BY JASMINE RYU WON KANG (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for @healthydebate.bsky.social

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HPV vaccination more than just women’s health issue - Healthy Debate
HPV vaccination historically has been framed as a women’s health topic, but a gender-neutral approach to prevention may boost health benefits for everyone.
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July 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Artisanal #goldminers in #Kenya work to extract the shiny metal even though doing so poses serious #healthrisks. BY FRANK BURKYBILE (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for
@newsdecoder.bsky.social

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From the ground in Kenya to the gold stud in the ear
Artisanal gold miners in Kenya work to extract the shiny metal even though doing so poses serious health risks.
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July 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Monitoring #students’ #socialmedia may be a more effective — and less stressful — way to prevent #schoolviolence. BY JULIA YARKONI (FJHI '25) for @undark.org

undark.org/2025/05/15/o...
Seeking a Better Alternative to Active-Shooter Drills
Opinion | Monitoring students’ social media may be a more effective — and less stressful — way to prevent school violence.
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July 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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On the heels of a #Canadiancourt approving a $32.5 billion settlement against Big Tobacco, it’s high time to ban the sale of #cigarettes. BY SANDOR DEMETER (FJHI '23) #internationalstudents for @healthydebate.bsky.social

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Health Canada must stop prevaricating and ban the sale of cigarettes - Healthy Debate
On the heels of a Canadian court approving a $32.5 billion settlement against Big Tobacco, it’s high time to ban the sale of cigarettes.
healthydebate.ca
July 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Discover the Power of #Journalism in #PublicHealth
Join us for the Dalla Lana Fellowship Online Open House in July 2025! Learn how journalism can be a catalyst for public health change. 👉 Reserve your spot now: www.eventbrite.ca/o/dalla-lana...
Dalla Lana Journalism & Health Impact Fellowship
Dalla Lana Journalism & Health Impact Fellowship
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July 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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More than a million people annually run #marathon races, and most of them have a team of people behind them. BY JULIA YARKONI (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for The Conversation

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Marathon runners rely on family and experts to succeed, while races rely on passionate volunteers
Training for a marathon involves mental and physical preparation. To succeed, runners need support from friends, family and various experts.
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July 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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#Israel and ##Iran hold strategic positions in the Middle East. Despite their opposing political beliefs, they share #culturalrituals. BY JULIA YARKONI & MOHAMMAD SAEED GHARAATI JAHROMI (FJHI '25) #internationalstudent for
@thinkglobalhealth.org

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Where Iran and Israel Align: Youth Tobacco Use | Think Global Health
Despite efforts to curb tobacco use in both countries, smoking rates among children and teenagers are on the rise
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
June 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM