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Dr. Emily Roberts

Dr. Emily Roberts

Dr. Emily Roberts has a PhD in molecular biology and zero patience for headline science. She edits OwlyTimes' health and science coverage from Boston, focuses on what studies actually showed (sample size, methodology, who funded it), and tries to leave readers neither panicked nor falsely reassured.

1648 articles published

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NYU Langone Shift Signals Wider Trans Youth Care StakesHealth

NYU Langone Shift Signals Wider Trans Youth Care Stakes

NYU Langone's move exposes a troubling trend: political pressure, not science, is reshaping trans youth care. Uncover the deeper implications & what's at stake.

Chattanooga Healthcare: Cempa Deal Signals a ShiftHealth

Chattanooga Healthcare: Cempa Deal Signals a Shift

Uncover the hidden implications of Chattanooga's Cempa healthcare deal! Our analysis reveals a pivotal shift in public health asset management—what does it...

Wexner Name at OSU: The Philanthropy Accountability ShiftHealth

Wexner Name at OSU: The Philanthropy Accountability Shift

Uncover the deeper meaning behind the OSU renaming debate. We analyze how this controversy signals a critical shift in philanthropy accountability for univ...

Measles in Illinois: A Signal of Eroding Immunity?Health

Measles in Illinois: A Signal of Eroding Immunity?

Uncover the hidden story behind Illinois' measles cases. Our analysis reveals how eroding immunity & pandemic disruptions fueled this resurgence—and what i...

Texas Measles: Why “No Outbreak” Doesn’t Mean No Risk – AnalysisHealth

Texas Measles: Why “No Outbreak” Doesn’t Mean No Risk – Analysis

Don't be misled! Our analysis reveals why Texas's "no outbreak" claim on measles shouldn't ease your concern. Uncover the hidden risks & system gaps.

UC Berkeley Bio Sci: Harland's Exit Signals a Shift in FocusScience

UC Berkeley Bio Sci: Harland's Exit Signals a Shift in Focus

Uncover the surprising strategy shift at UC Berkeley Bio Sci! Harland's departure reveals a move beyond star faculty, prioritizing student growth & researc...

Evergreen Shooting: Mental Health System’s Failures Signal RiskHealth

Evergreen Shooting: Mental Health System’s Failures Signal Risk

Beyond the headlines, we dissect the Evergreen shooting's deeper meaning. Uncover how systemic failures in mental healthcare follow-through fuel risk—and w...

Rabies in Annapolis: A Wider Health Risk AnalysisHealth

Rabies in Annapolis: A Wider Health Risk Analysis

Uncover the hidden risks beyond the rabies scare in Annapolis. Our analysis reveals how urban sprawl fuels wildlife encounters & impacts long-term health.

EPA Rule Rollback: Legal Stakes & a Climate Shift AnalysisScience

EPA Rule Rollback: Legal Stakes & a Climate Shift Analysis

Unraveling the EPA's rule rollback: Beyond headlines, we analyze the critical legal battles & what this climate shift *really* means for future regulation.

Trump's Healthcare Pivot: A Signal of Midterm Stakes?Health

Trump's Healthcare Pivot: A Signal of Midterm Stakes?

Uncover the hidden strategy behind Trump's healthcare pivot! Our analysis reveals why this move signals deeper midterm stakes & exposes GOP challenges.

Insurance Denials: Lieber's Fight Signals a Systemic ShiftHealth

Insurance Denials: Lieber's Fight Signals a Systemic Shift

Uncover the hidden forces behind insurance denials like Lieber's. Our analysis reveals a troubling shift in healthcare, exposing systemic obstacles & patie...

Generational Aging: Analysis of Shared Health StakesHealth

Generational Aging: Analysis of Shared Health Stakes

Uncover surprising health parallels across generations! Our analysis reveals how grandmothers & daughters share a body's story, offering vital insights int...