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.
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Health460,000 New Yorkers Face Health Coverage Loss as Budget Talks Stall
Budget delays in Albany threaten to drop 460,000 New Yorkers from the Essential Plan on July 1 as state lawmakers struggle to cover a major funding gap.
HealthPostpartum Blood Pressure Checks Can Prevent Future Heart Disease
Harvard researchers found that tracking blood pressure after childbirth reduces long-term heart disease risks for the 5-10% of women with complications.
HealthHidden Medical Costs Undermine Patient Price Shopping Efforts
American patients struggle to compare medical prices because final costs remain hidden until after procedures, challenging current market-based policies.
HealthUToledo Doctors Launch Skin Cancer Screenings for Military Veterans
Doctors at the University of Toledo now offer specialized skin cancer screenings for military veterans to address higher diagnosis rates after service.
ScienceMass Dismissals Target National Science Board Members on April 26
The Washington Post reports that the National Science Board terminated all its members on April 26, 2026, removing the oversight body for the NSF foundation.
HealthLas Vegas Hospital Hosts Robotics Demo to Build Public Trust
Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas hosted a public robotics demonstration on April 26, 2026, allowing local residents to interact with surgical equipment.
ScienceWhite House Ousts Entire National Science Board in Sudden Purge
The White House Presidential Personnel Office terminated all members of the National Science Board on Friday, abruptly removing the agency's leadership.
HealthSarah Danh Wakes From Coma After Suffering Acute Liver Failure
Sarah Danh, a 27-year-old nurse, woke from a coma in San Antonio after suffering acute liver failure during an April trip to Japan. She is now recovering.
HealthRural Health Program Funds Fall Short for California Clinics
Tory Starr of Open Door Community Health Centers reports that California rural clinics face funding gaps despite the federal Rural Health Transformation Plan.
ScienceMilitary Operations Across Iran and Lebanon Taint Regional Water Suppl
Military operations across Iran, the Gulf, and Lebanon released 5 million tons of carbon dioxide in two weeks, severely contaminating regional water supplies.
HealthSammi Grossman’s 2021 Health Crisis Sparks Push for Early Brain Care
Following her mother’s 2021 Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Sammi Grossman joins an Alzheimer’s Association survey of 3,800 adults to promote early brain health care.
ScienceNSF Oversight Stumbles After Sudden National Science Board Firings
The National Science Foundation faces instability as officials dismiss multiple National Science Board members, raising concerns about federal research ove...