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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

Heart Health Shift: Quality of Food, Not Just Less, MattersHealth

Heart Health Shift: Quality of Food, Not Just Less, Matters

Uncover the surprising truth about heart health! New analysis reveals why *what* you eat—not just *less*—is key. Discover the quality shift reshaping nutrition.

KS Health Bills: Analysis of a Transformative Legislative ShiftHealth

KS Health Bills: Analysis of a Transformative Legislative Shift

Uncover the hidden forces shaping Kansas healthcare! Our analysis reveals how key bills expose critical tensions around data, workforce, and state power.

Aspirin & Colon Cancer: Analysis Reveals Limited Preventative ImpactHealth

Aspirin & Colon Cancer: Analysis Reveals Limited Preventative Impact

Uncover the surprising truth about aspirin & colon cancer! Our analysis reveals why decades of hope face new scrutiny—and what the data *really* shows.

Kennedy's "Real Food" Push: Impact on US Diets AnalyzedHealth

Kennedy's "Real Food" Push: Impact on US Diets Analyzed

Uncover the real impact of Kennedy's "real food" initiative! Our analysis reveals what's *actually* changing in US diets & how it differs from past guidance.

Measles at Panda Express: A Vaccine Efficacy Shift?Health

Measles at Panda Express: A Vaccine Efficacy Shift?

Beyond the headlines: Uncover why a vaccinated person got measles. Our analysis reveals shifting global factors challenging vaccine efficacy assumptions. L...

Colorado Measles Case: A Vaccination Rate Wake-Up CallHealth

Colorado Measles Case: A Vaccination Rate Wake-Up Call

Uncover the deeper meaning behind Colorado's measles case. Our analysis reveals how declining vaccination rates expose vulnerabilities & threaten public he...

Flu Rate Drop: What It Signals for WNC HospitalsHealth

Flu Rate Drop: What It Signals for WNC Hospitals

Uncover the hidden story behind WNC's flu rate drop! Our analysis reveals what declining cases *really* mean for hospitals, exploring strategic shifts & fu...

Measles Exposure: A Signal of Weakening Immunity?Health

Measles Exposure: A Signal of Weakening Immunity?

Beyond the exposure alert, uncover why this measles case signals a worrying trend: weakening immunity & the fight to maintain disease elimination. Gain cru...

EPA Rollbacks: Analysis Reveals Rising Public Health StakesHealth

EPA Rollbacks: Analysis Reveals Rising Public Health Stakes

Uncover the hidden health costs of EPA rollbacks. Our analysis exposes how dismantling environmental safeguards creates alarming risks—especially for vulne...

Measles Case Signals Wider Immunity Shift in CA ⚠️Health

Measles Case Signals Wider Immunity Shift in CA ⚠️

Uncover the deeper meaning behind California's measles case! Our analysis reveals a concerning shift in immunity, linking travel, policy, and public health.

Dog Kindness: New Study Signals Toddler-Like AltruismScience

Dog Kindness: New Study Signals Toddler-Like Altruism

Uncover surprising insights! New research reveals dogs exhibit toddler-like altruism, challenging assumptions about animal behavior. Explore this groundbre...

GCU Forensic Day: A Reality Check for CSI AspirantsScience

GCU Forensic Day: A Reality Check for CSI Aspirants

Beyond the TV glamor, uncover the *real* science of forensic investigation. Our analysis of GCU's Forensic Day reveals what aspiring CSIs need to know.