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Megan Thielking

Megan Thielking

Former Vox Intern

    Latest articles by Megan Thielking

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    They’re taking a crew of mice to test a bone loss treatment in microgravity.

    By Megan Thielking
    Science
    Republican leadership pulls anti-abortion bill that was tearing the caucus apartRepublican leadership pulls anti-abortion bill that was tearing the caucus apart
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    What you need to know about the proposed 20-week nationwide ban

    By Megan Thielking
    Science
    Sitting all day increases risk of disease, even with exerciseSitting all day increases risk of disease, even with exercise
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    Your office chair isn’t doing you any favors.

    By Megan Thielking and Joseph Stromberg
    Almanac
    What CT scans can see inside the human body today is just insaneWhat CT scans can see inside the human body today is just insane
    Almanac

    You won’t believe how stunning your aorta looks.

    By Megan Thielking
    Science
    Why a 17-year-old with cancer is being forced to undergo chemo against her willWhy a 17-year-old with cancer is being forced to undergo chemo against her will
    Science

    The Connecticut State Supreme Court ruled the state’s not violating her rights.

    By Megan Thielking
    Science
    How much you say “the” can predict how well you’ll do in collegeHow much you say “the” can predict how well you’ll do in college
    Science

    It’s the little words that make a difference.

    By Megan Thielking
    Science
    Alcohol poisoning kills six people each day. Here’s what that costs the US.Alcohol poisoning kills six people each day. Here’s what that costs the US.
    Science

    The expenses for excessive alcohol use are up there with those for smoking or Medicaid.

    By Megan Thielking

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