Science reporter for BuzzFeed News.
Dan Vergano on KCRW
More from KCRW
A tale of two kingdoms
Health & WellnessFluoride has proven so successful that it would be crazy to deprive children of its benefits
Wildfire health questions: Air quality, clean up risks and more
WildfiresKCRW and R&S Kayne Foundation Los Angeles held a public information panel and Q&A session regarding immediate and long-term health considerations from the fires.
Will AI replace clinicians?
Health & WellnessAI is increasingly being used to collect and process clinical information. Whether this is a good thing depends on who you ask.
Mamas found support from each other during LA wildfires
WildfiresAngelenos who acted immediately to help families navigate delivering a baby during the LA fires are redefining postpartum care.
Toxic air quality amid wildfires: How to protect your health
WildfiresThe South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a smoke advisory for Los Angeles due to multiple wildfires.
Midweek Reset: On Marriage
Health & WellnessThis week, writer and author of Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story, Leslie Jamison reflects on her childhood marriage fantasy and says when it comes to love and marriage we all…
The edge of death: Unraveling the mysteries of human resilience
Health & WellnessAuthor and palliative care doctor Sunita Puri reflects on the hope that sustains life; endurance athlete and author Alex Hutchinson explores human endurance.
Disparities in “Assisted Aid in Dying”
Health & WellnessData suggests that barriers may exist with adults being aware of this option for care at the end of life.
The US pushes the world backward
Health & WellnessUSAID is a powerhouse of humanitarianism and global security