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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

Latest Articles

Indigenous Knowledge: A Scientific Shift & Its StakesScience

Indigenous Knowledge: A Scientific Shift & Its Stakes

Uncover the groundbreaking shift: How Indigenous knowledge is reshaping science & driving sustainable solutions. Explore the stakes & unlock vital insights.

ZaRah: Wellness as Wealth – North Minneapolis AnalysisHealth

ZaRah: Wellness as Wealth – North Minneapolis Analysis

Uncover how ZaRah in North Minneapolis is reshaping wellness. We analyze its innovative approach – building community wealth, not just offering services. D...

KU Health PICU Closure: Impact on Regional Pediatric CareHealth

KU Health PICU Closure: Impact on Regional Pediatric Care

Uncover the hidden forces behind KU Health's PICU closure. Our analysis reveals how economics, patient flow, & hospital roles reshape regional pediatric care.

Peptide Boom: UK Regulation Lags Wellness Trend – AnalysisHealth

Peptide Boom: UK Regulation Lags Wellness Trend – Analysis

Uncover the hidden risks of the UK's peptide boom! Our analysis reveals how rapid wellness trends exploit regulatory gaps, leaving consumers vulnerable. Le...

Museum Attendance: Prestige vs. Polarization – A 2025 AnalysisScience

Museum Attendance: Prestige vs. Polarization – A 2025 Analysis

Uncover the surprising truth behind museum attendance in 2025. Our analysis reveals how prestige & polarization are reshaping the cultural landscape—don't ...

HIV Lipodystrophy: ART's Lasting Impact AnalyzedHealth

HIV Lipodystrophy: ART's Lasting Impact Analyzed

Uncover the hidden legacy of HIV treatment. Our analysis reveals why lipodystrophy persists despite ART advances, impacting patients today. Gain crucial in...

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

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

Uncover why Hib cases are resurging! Our analysis explores the concerning trend, vaccine complacency, and what this means for public health & future outbreaks.

Pelosi Succession: Burnout Stakes for a New Generation?Health

Pelosi Succession: Burnout Stakes for a New Generation?

Beyond policy, explore the hidden burnout crisis facing young politicians vying to succeed Pelosi. Uncover systemic gaps & what Fielder's leave reveals.

Essentia Closures: Climate's Impact on Rural Healthcare?Health

Essentia Closures: Climate's Impact on Rural Healthcare?

Unpacking Essentia's closures: Is climate change quietly reshaping rural healthcare? Analyze how extreme weather exposes vulnerabilities & demands urgent s...

Mass. GLP-1 Gamble: Equity Implications of Price ControlHealth

Mass. GLP-1 Gamble: Equity Implications of Price Control

Unpacking Massachusetts' bold GLP-1 price control plan. Discover the surprising equity implications & whether rationing innovation truly delivers savings.

Climate Stakes: Nebraska Museum Focuses Change Locally—AnalysisScience

Climate Stakes: Nebraska Museum Focuses Change Locally—Analysis

Uncover how a Nebraska museum is reshaping climate change education! Our analysis reveals why focusing on local impact empowers kids & sparks solutions.

Music for Miracles: $121K Boosts Children’s Hospital ImpactHealth

Music for Miracles: $121K Boosts Children’s Hospital Impact

Uncover why a $121K radiothon still matters. We analyze how local radio sparks powerful community empathy, defying digital distractions & boosting children...