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Laurel Bristow

Laurel Bristow is an infectious disease researcher and science communicator who brings clear explanations and humor to public health as the creator and host of Health Wanted.

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Laurel Bristow Oct 30

A Halloween episode all about blood

Laurel brought a seasonal theme to Health Wanted with an episode about blood, from ideas about eternal youth to rituals and beliefs.

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Laurel Bristow Oct 23

What is behind the bottled water obsession?

Health Wanted took on bottled water, looking at its appeal, environmental impact, and cost compared with water from the tap.

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Laurel Bristow Oct 16

Making room to talk about stillbirth

Laurel devoted an episode to stillbirth, a pregnancy outcome that often goes unspoken until a family experiences it.

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Laurel Bristow Oct 9

Why prescription drugs cost so much

Laurel explored prescription drug prices with Professor Courtney Yarbough, discussing how prices reached this point and why changing the system is complicated.

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Laurel Bristow Sep 25

Public health takes to the high seas

In Sea Ailments, Laurel explored the connection between seafaring and public health. Author Kevin Brown joined her to discuss how the British Royal Navy responded to sailors’ health needs.