What if we could get rid of menopause for good?
Freezing bits of ovarian tissue might make it possible.
my latest for Scientific American:
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FDA said some of the samples collected have “indicated the presence” of the bird flu virus, but that finding “does not mean that the sample contains an intact, infectious pathogen.” washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04…

Trans patients and providers are making menopause better for everyone.

My latest, for The Atlantic:

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As a follow-up to my 'Ozempic babies' piece, I learned women are experiencing intense 'withdrawal' effects after quitting weight loss drugs cold turkey to protect their baby's health.

But symptoms are difficult to tease out. Here's why.
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Kourtney Kardashian is drinking her breast milk because she felt sick, so you should too!

haha JK — here's what we know (aka very little to nothing) about the benefits of drinking your breast milk or others', as well as the risks.
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During the entirety of my PhD, I said, 'These chemicals are not regulated in US drinking water' in pretty much every presentation I gave.

But that changes today: The EPA finalized standards for #PFAS in drinking water 🥹

Now we wait for the lawsuits.

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We are hiring a full-time sports reporter at NBC News Digital!

If you are interested (or know someone who could be a good fit), please don't hesitate to reach out.

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I live in the top floor of an old building in NJ practically at the epicenter of the earthquake and when I tell you my entire building was swaying side to side… SWAYING. I just helplessly grabbed my dog and stood there as my furniture shook around

I forgot to include scattered earthquakes in today’s weather rating. My bad.

The USDA's note that HPAI 'cannot be transmitted through safely handled and properly cooked eggs' is confusing amid the bird flu outbreak.

Are runny eggs safe to eat now?🍳

The answer is complicated, but experts advise caution anyway.
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Walking backwards can improve flexibility, relieve joints, strengthen muscles, and improve your sense of humor about looking ridiculous scientificamerican.com/article/walkin… on Scientific American

This is one of the most fascinating articles I’ve read in a LONG TIME.

The way I GASPED when Jonathan Moens describes how the wife responded to the procedure… this is truly a story about love, grief and the risks people are willing to take for those they love, like he said.

For Bustle, I spoke to some folks about their so-called 'fake email jobs,' — some are great, some are soul-sucking, and some are just jobs! A rich tapestry. bustle.com/life/fake-emai…

Within days, Chrissy became hooked on tianeptine, or 'gas station heroin.'

Now four years clean, she reflects on the deception that contributed to her tianeptine addiction and the overwhelming shame that followed.
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We don't hear about doctors with disabilities often.

David Oliver shares Dr. Pamela Smith's story.

#osteogenesisimperfecta
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if you read this aloud in Yasmin Tayag's voice it actually sorta comes across as a standup comedy bit theatlantic.com/health/archive…

I’m retiring from a fabulous news organization: KFF Health News. The managing editor is being promoted to my job and, here’s the best part, we are looking for a managing editor. Great reporters, security and excellent benefits. kff.bamboohr.com/careers/76

This story has been quite the craze since publishing last week (I was told it started* a Google trend the day it went live). Happy to see other outlets cover as well.

#ozempicbabies
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This is insane. In 2015 when I began my freshman year at BU, tuition was about 70K/year, which is still ridiculous.