Tarena Lofton

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Ask a Chatbot: ‘What’s for Dinner?’

The AI program ChatGPT can save time and energy spent meal planning, especially for people with dietary restrictions. But be sure to double-check its work, users say.

How One Patient’s Textured Hair Nearly Kept Her From a Needed EEG

An EEG can help diagnose conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and brain tumors. But a design flaw and outdated Eurocentric practices make the test less effective on thicker, denser, and curly hair types, potentially excluding or deterring some people from getting screened.

A Teen’s Death From COVID

Andre Guest was just fine one day. The next, he was fighting for his life.

In The COVID Age, Bring A Mask And Gloves To A Protest

After a police shooting in Indianapolis, activists held a protest — but, recognizing the dangers of the coronavirus in a crowd, many worked to make sure demonstrators took proper precautions.

Coming Out About Mental Health On Social Media

Talking about your mental health on social media is a thing, and it could actually help.