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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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Lead in Nuggets: A Food Safety System Failure?Health

Lead in Nuggets: A Food Safety System Failure?

Uncover the hidden flaws in our food safety system! This analysis reveals why lead in nuggets signals a deeper issue than just one recall—gain critical ins...

AHA Analysis: Heart Health Now Focuses on Foods to LimitHealth

AHA Analysis: Heart Health Now Focuses on Foods to Limit

Uncover the surprising shift in heart health advice! Our analysis reveals why the AHA now prioritizes limiting foods—not just adding healthy ones—for a str...

Miami Mental Health: Criminalization's High Stakes AnalysisHealth

Miami Mental Health: Criminalization's High Stakes Analysis

Uncover the hidden cost of Miami's mental health crisis. Our analysis reveals how criminalization, not just delays, fuels a costly & unjust cycle. Learn why.

Rapid City Health Fair: Access Shift & Local Impact AnalysisHealth

Rapid City Health Fair: Access Shift & Local Impact Analysis

Uncover the surprising impact of Rapid City's Health Fair! Our analysis reveals how local initiatives tackle preventative care gaps & reshape access—a vita...

Hamilton Gift: Rural Healthcare Workforce Stakes RiseHealth

Hamilton Gift: Rural Healthcare Workforce Stakes Rise

Uncover the hidden implications of a major Nebraska healthcare gift. Our analysis reveals how private investment is reshaping rural workforce solutions—and...

Hib's Return: Analysis of Rising Cases & Vaccine ImpactHealth

Hib's Return: Analysis of Rising Cases & Vaccine Impact

Uncover why Hib cases are rising despite vaccines. Our analysis reveals shifting immunity & how pediatricians must adapt to protect children. Learn more!

“Detox” Culture: The Health Stakes & What Science SaysHealth

“Detox” Culture: The Health Stakes & What Science Says

Unmask the truth behind the "detox" craze! Our analysis reveals why these trends often mislead, exploiting our biology. Discover what science *really* says.

Trump's Health Absence: The Political Stakes of VisibilityHealth

Trump's Health Absence: The Political Stakes of Visibility

Unravel the political strategy behind Trump's recent health absence. Our analysis reveals how visibility—or lack thereof—shapes public trust & power.

Utah's Faith-Based Shift: Can It Bridge Divides?Science

Utah's Faith-Based Shift: Can It Bridge Divides?

Uncover how Utah leaders are uniquely leveraging faith to mend political divides. Our analysis reveals a surprising approach to bridging polarization – gai...

Microplastics & Drugs in Water: EPA Signals Risk Analysis ShiftHealth

Microplastics & Drugs in Water: EPA Signals Risk Analysis Shift

Uncover the EPA's surprising shift on microplastics & drugs in water. Our analysis reveals why this isn't a "war," but a critical, urgent scientific probe.

Trump's Health: Analyzing the Stakes for 2024Health

Trump's Health: Analyzing the Stakes for 2024

Uncover the hidden strategy behind Trump’s recent health displays. Our analysis reveals how optics & aging intersect, shaping the 2024 race.

TN Health: Grocery Access & the Real StakesHealth

TN Health: Grocery Access & the Real Stakes

Uncover the surprising link between grocery access & Tennessee’s health crisis. Our analysis reveals how food deserts fuel chronic disease—it’s more than w...