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Elizabeth Yuko

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and writer specializing in health and the intersection of bioethics and popular culture. She is an adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University and has written for print and online publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, Salon and Playboy, and has given a TEDX talk on The Golden Girls and bioethics.
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12 Major Events That Also Took Place on the 4th of July

Though it may be best known as American Independence Day, a lot more has happened over the centuries on July 4.

7 Ancient Monuments in the World Built Around the Summer Solstice

The ancient architects who designed these incredible structures knew what they were doing.

11 “Innocent” Things You’re Doing That Harm the World’s Oceans

By the year 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish—you can...

11 Ways Coronavirus Could Change the Way We Eat

Sheltering-in-place for weeks on end and along with current on-going restrictions on grocery shopping will...

The Most Borrowed Books in the History of the New York Public Library

There are a few classics and some surprises among the most checked out books in...

What a Second Wave of Coronavirus Could Look Like

With so many unknowns swirling around a probable resurgence, one thing is certain: We need...
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16 Iconic Newspaper Covers That Went Down in History

Memorable news events mean memorable newspaper covers. Here are 16 of the most iconic front-pages...
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When Will Things Go Back to Normal? What a Post-Coronavirus Life Could Look Like

Predictions for how we'll navigate the world now that everything's different.

12 Amazing Asian Americans You Didn’t Learn About School

Kick-off Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month by learning about some of their incredible...

Should You Feel Bad Shopping for Non-Essential Items Right Now?

If you've never thought about the ethics of your purchases as a consumer, now is...
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Take Your Daughter to Work Day Turns 27: Here’s What’s Changed

The women's workplace has taken a few steps forward, some steps back in the nearly...

12 Ways Past Epidemics Changed Everyday Life in America

From beauty standards to home design, previous health crises had a major influence on the...

13 Ways Coronavirus Is Different From All Epidemics Through History

We've seen a variety of pandemics and epidemics throughout history but COVID-19 is something else...

40 of the Latest and Greatest Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home

Doing your part to protect the planet this Earth Day can be as easy as...
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13 Everyday Habits That Could (and Should) Change Forever After Coronavirus

It'll be a whole new world.

48 Words and Phrases Only Southern People Use

Your vocabulary is about to get a lot more colorful. Let's get a move on,...

The Downside of “Alternative Meat” That No One’s Talking About

Find out if alternative meats really are the healthier option for you—and the planet.

Here’s How Much Water a Leaky Faucet Wastes Over Time

You're literally letting money go down the drain.

Why Is Friday the 13th Considered Unlucky?

The reasons behind the superstition of this calendar date.

The Daylight Saving Time Dilemma for States Explained

It's not as simple as "spring forward, fall back" across the U.S.
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13 Women CEOs Who Made History

It's now 2020, and while women have been making some impressive inroads, breaking the glass...