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05.27.2025 portrait of a young man is sleeping soundly on a cozy bed, embracing a pillow while surrounded by soft white linens, captured in a serene and calm moment within a home setting.

portrait of a young man is sleeping soundly on a cozy bed, embracing a pillow while surrounded by soft white linens, captured in a serene and calm moment within a home setting.

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Beyond Beauty Sleep: Why Consistency in Sleep May Prolong Your Life

People with inconsistent sleep patterns had a 29% higher risk of dying than those consistently getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

05.22.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

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The Curious Case of Scientific Publishing

On the process of scientific publishing, its strange mechanics, and who is responsible for sponsoring and supporting this work.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

05.21.2025 Doctor hands performing plastic surgery in the operating room.

If BBL Safety Measures Exist, Why Are Mortality Rates So High?

Despite the efficacy of ultrasounds in reducing mortality during Brazilian butt lift procedures, many surgeons are opposed to using them.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

05.15.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

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On Apostasy

From the printing press to social media, how we communicate about science is changing. And we must adapt to ensure public trust.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

05.14.2025 Flat-lay image of whole, healthy foods on a table

Food as Medicine: Getting Back to What Nourishes Us

Food isn’t just fuel—it is medicine and one of the most powerful tools we have to protect our health. So, how did we get so far off track?

Editor Monica L. Wang

05.13.2025 Asian boy wearing a hoodie sits with his knees bent, his back leaning against a wire mesh fence, his head in his hands. The concept of troubled teenagers, loneliness, and depression.

Asian boy wearing a hoodie sits with his knees bent, his back leaning against a wire mesh fence, his head in his hands. The concept of troubled teenagers, loneliness, and depression.

Home on Shaky Ground: The Mental Toll of Housing Insecurity

Children living in eviction-risk households are nearly twice as likely to experience anxiety and depression as those living in secure homes.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

05.12.2025 Office of the United States Agency for International Development in Washington, DC

How Aid Cuts Threaten Global Health Gains

Recent U.S. funding cuts will likely increase maternal, child, and infant mortality, undermining decades of progress in global health.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

05.08.2025 "Observing Science" title and mission on dark grey background

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Can Science Lead to Real-World Change More Efficiently?

On the translation and implementation of science, and the time required to carry out these processes effectively and without harm.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

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