Posts by Sophie Clearwater
April Koh Is Using AI to Make Finding Mental Health Support Easier
[ad_1] This story is part of the 2025 TIME100 Next. Read Aileen Lee’s tribute to April Koh here. April Koh vividly remembers the first time she tried to talk to her mother about her mental health, when she was about nine years old. “She was doing the laundry, and I kind of snuck up behind…
Read MoreAbortions Appear to Be Decreasing, a Post-Roe First
[ad_1] For many Americans, getting an abortion has become far more difficult since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. But even in the face of states imposing new restrictions and clinics shutting down, the number of abortions continued to climb each year—until, it seems, this one. About 518,940 abortions were provided by…
Read MoreRepublicans Have a MAHA Problem. Democrats See an Opportunity
[ad_1] Zen Honeycutt and droves of other supporters of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement cast their votes for President Donald Trump last year after hearing the promises that he and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, made about cracking down on pesticides and chemicals in food. “Many…
Read MoreWe’re Even Less Prepared For the Next Pandemic After COVID-19, Expert Warns
[ad_1] As a leading expert on the viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that make us sick, Michael Osterholm knows what happens when humans underestimate infectious diseases. Osterholm, who is director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, was a leading voice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, he’s…
Read MoreHere’s What Happens to the Plastic in Dishwasher Pods
[ad_1] Plastic is everywhere in most kitchens: cling wrap seals food instantly; disposable utensils require no washing; and dishwasher pods skip the hassle of measuring powders or liquids. All of that convenience involves a major downside, though. After plastics are used, they often break down into tiny pieces, called microplastics, that wind up in the…
Read MorePGA Golfer Jake Knapp Breaks Silence on Girlfriend Makena White’s Death
[ad_1] Jake Knapp is mourning a tragic loss. Following the announcement of his girlfriend Makena White’s death at age 28, the PGA golfer reflected on her kindness. “Makena was such a thoughtful person whose selflessness toward others is something I will always appreciate,” Knapp shared in a statement to People Sept. 26. “We shared so…
Read MoreKathy Ryan On Curating Joy Through Different Artists’ Lenses
[ad_1] In capturing joy, Mickalene Thomas stayed close to home. Zach Hilty/BFA.com Those who enjoy photography have had a hard time in recent years. Because it is associated with the apps through which people of all ages communicate, it is taken for background—as that thing that distracts you from your DMs. The art boom caused…
Read MoreWhy Syphilis Cases in Newborns Are Rising
[ad_1] The number of babies being born with syphilis in the U.S. kept increasing last year, even as the number of cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the country dropped, according to new government data. The overall number of reported STI cases fell 9% in 2024 from 2023, the third year in a row…
Read MoreWalmart Heir Rob Walton Donates $115M to ASU to Establish Conservation School
[ad_1] Rob Walton served as Walmart’s chairman for more than two decades. Photo by Rick T. Wilking/Getty Images Rob Walton, son of Walmart founder Sam Walton and the former chairman of the retail giant, is donating $115 million to Arizona State University (ASU), the largest donation in the institution’s 140-year history. The funds will support…
Read MoreA Huntington’s Disease Treatment Is Closer Than Ever
[ad_1] Gene therapy is becoming a powerful way to treat challenging diseases that don’t respond to traditional treatments, and researchers now report the first success in modifying genes to slow Huntington’s disease. In a study reported by Uniqure, which developed the experimental gene therapy, scientists found that it slowed progression of Huntington’s disease by 75%…
Read MoreDancing With the Stars’ Corey Feldman Addresses Jenna Johnson Feud Rumors
[ad_1] Likewise, Jenna had kind words about Corey, writing in her initial post, “Our time together was cut short but I am SO grateful for the incredible weeks we did get to share!!” “Thank you for the giggles everyday in rehearsal, thank you for the hard work, and thank you for sharing your life lessons…
Read MorePaige DeSorbo Loves These 28 Amazon Beauty Products & They’ll Likely Be on Sale for October Prime Day
[ad_1] Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, aka October Prime, is Oct. 7 and 8, which means it’s time to start loading up your cart with all of the goodies you want to snag deals on. If you don’t know what’s worth buying, let Paige DeSorbo be your guide. Paige is an expert Amazon shopper! And…
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