Simar Bajaj is an award-winning science writer and Marshall Scholar studying epidemiology. He has previously written for National Geographic, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and The Guardian, with his work recognized with the Foreign Press Association award for Science Story of the Year and the National Academies award for Excellence in Science Communications.
Moderate Drinking Carries Health Risks—Here’s How to Imbibe More Safely
Consuming alcohol, even in moderate amounts, is associated with health harms, but participating in “Dry January” and using other strategies can help limit them
Decriminalization Wasn’t the Real Culprit in Oregon’s Overdose Death Spike
Oregon decriminalized hard drugs in 2021 and recriminalized them last month. A new analysis shows the laws likely had little effect on opioid deaths
Most People at Risk for Lung Cancer Never Get Screened: Here’s How to Fix That
U.S. lung cancer screening guidelines miss people who have never smoked, as well as many women and Black people. Expanding outreach and eligibility could help