News Team – Exploring Health

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HBB: Dr. Leidy Klotz’s “In a Good Place”

News Team member Gregory Gavi recommends "In a Good Place" by Leidy Klotz, PhD and the associated Health Storytelling Q&A for insights regarding how the built environment around us the affects the way we think and connect with others.

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HBB: Dr. Seth Holmes’s “Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies”

News Team member Eline Dovlo recommends the book "Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies" for its candid depiction of the lives and working conditions of migrant farmworkers in the US.

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HBB: UFC’s Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy

News Team member Sufyaan Khan recommends UFC 331: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy, for the addition of internet streamer N3on to Tsarukyan's fighting corner.

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HBB: Morgan Spurlock’s “Super Size Me”

News Team member Victoria Rotimi recommends the documentary "Super Size Me" for its intimate portrayal of how fast food and lifestyle impact health.

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HBB: Laurie Garrett’s “The Coming Plague”

News Team member Tarek Yamani recommends the book "The Coming Plague" by journalist Laurie Garrett, highlighting its use of personal stories to explain the emergence and treatment of various infectious diseases.

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Health Beyond the Blog: Jason Gale’s “After COVID”

News Team member Ananya Dash recommends the latest episode of Health Storytelling, featuring Jason Gale and his book "After COVID".

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Social Media and Self Diagnosis

May 8, 2026
Irene John
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News Team Member Irene John explores the rise of self diagnoses for autism and ADHD among individuals consuming short-form video on Tiktok and other social media.

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Racism and Health Inequity

May 7, 2026
Kimberly Yang
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News Team Member Kimberly Yang explores the "weathering hypothesis," the once-controversial and now accepted theory that experiencing racism imposes biological effects on health.

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Obstacles to Higher Ed

May 6, 2026
Michelle Arauz
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In an opinion piece, News Team member Michelle Arauz argues that culture and class constitute a hidden curriculum in higher ed — and that schools ignore the need to prepare all students equally.

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When Vaccination Becomes Negotiation

May 5, 2026
Clara Silvestri
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News Team Member Clara Silvestri explores how pediatricians must walk a tightrope between advocating for routine vaccination and gaining trust from parents.

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