Yard Sign Activism
News Team member Caroline Hansen profiles the curbside activists of Regulate Guns Not Women, whose success embodies the power of a simple idea stated clearly.
The Dire State of Maternal Health in Gaza
News Team member Saanvi Nayar writes that in Gaza, the ongoing conflict has turned pregnancy into a perilous journey, with expectant mothers facing overwhelming challenges in accessing basic healthcare and safe birthing conditions.
MDMA, From the Club To Therapy
News Team member Julia Roth reports that amidst ongoing research and controversies, MDMA-assisted therapy emerges as a beacon of hope, potentially transforming the treatment landscape for individuals grappling with the enduring impacts of PTSD.
Acetaminophen Risks in Pregnancy
News Team member Manju Karthikeyan examines a recent study associating women's acetaminophen use in pregnancy with higher risks of neurodevelopmental disorders in their children, and asks how the field of teratology has evolved since the 1961 thalidomide tragedy.
Medical Interpretation Reform
News Team member Lydia King analyzes the challenges of language barriers in healthcare, and finds that community-driven initiatives and dedicated medical interpreters are transforming patient outcomes through improved communication and cultural sensitivity.
Direct-to-Consumer Medical Services
In an era where healthcare is becoming increasingly personalized and accessible, direct-to-consumer platforms are transforming the patient experience by offering telemedicine services for a range of conditions from weight loss to mental health, all without the need to step into a doctor's office.
Defining Sex and Gender
In an opinion piece, News Team member Katie Stachowicz argues that rigid definitions of sex and gender don't represent the nuances revealed by new science.
The Need for Health Care Reform
In an opinion piece, News Team member Cora Bainum argues for reorienting American healthcare toward prevention.
The Future Promise of mRNA
New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Ellie Purinton explores the revolutionary journey of mRNA vaccines from combating a global pandemic to promising advances in the battle against cancer.
The Ethics and Advances of CRISPR
New in Exploring Health's longform vertical: Saif Hossain delves into the remarkable potential and complex ethical considerations of CRISPR/Cas9, a technology that's reshaping the very foundation of biology and medicine.