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Stories by Leah Samuel

Leah Samuel is a staff reporter for STAT. A journalist for over 25 years, Leah's work has appeared in newspapers and magazines across the country, including Harvard Magazine, Labor Notes, The Chicago Reporter, and PublicSource.org. Leah is also a film fan, history buff, science nerd, and trivia nut. When she's not working on a story, she frequently replaces her notebook and pen with yarn and a crochet hook. Follow Leah Samuel on Twitter @leah_samuel

6 Medical Innovations That Moved from The Battlefield to Mainstream Medicine

Wartime clinicians have taught us a lot about fighting infection

November 11, 2017 — Leah Samuel and STAT

Schools Are Turning to Virtual Doctors for Sick Kids

Telemedicine is getting an audition at more schools

July 19, 2017 — Leah Samuel and STAT

5 Ways Henrietta Lacks Changed Medical Science

The controversial history of her "immortal" cells will be the subject of an HBO movie

April 14, 2017 — Leah Samuel and STAT

Infants Should Be Fed Peanuts to Stave Off Allergies

Contrary to past guidance, new recommendations call for early introduction

January 5, 2017 — Leah Samuel

Obese Mice Can Move, but They Don't

Changes in brain chemistry blunt and restore movement

January 3, 2017 — Leah Samuel and STAT

Hair Testing for Drug Use Gains Traction

Critics say the practice, which may lead to possible racial bias, has outpaced the science

November 1, 2016 — Leah Samuel and STAT

Architect with ALS Designs a Residence He Can Control with Just Blinks

The landscape architect helped create a facility where blinks are converted into radio frequency signals

July 7, 2016 — Leah Samuel and STAT

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