Lauren Young
Associate Editor for Health and Medicine at Scientific American. She explains the current measles outbreaks and the risk to the U.S.'s elimination status.
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Nov 1, 2024 • 19min
Your 2024 Election Rundown, from Health Care to Nuclear Proliferation
Tanya Lewis is a Senior Editor at Scientific American focusing on health and medicine, while Lauren Young is an Associate Editor specializing in candidates' health care stances. They dive into the 2024 election's implications for reproductive rights and affordable health care, contrasting positions of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Dan Vergano, an expert in nuclear weapons policy, illuminates how each candidate's victory could reshape nuclear proliferation strategies amid global tensions. A must-listen for anyone interested in how these critical issues will unfold!
May 14, 2025 • 10min
How a West Texas Outbreak Threatens Measles Elimination Status
Lauren Young, Associate Editor for Health and Medicine at Scientific American, dives into the alarming rise of measles cases, focusing on a significant outbreak in West Texas. She discusses what measles elimination really means and the potential threats to this status in the U.S. Young highlights the implications of vaccine hesitancy, especially for vulnerable populations. She advocates for robust public health initiatives and strategies to increase vaccination rates to prevent further outbreaks.
