Caroline Hopkins Legaspi
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@Nytimes.com reporter covering nutrition & sleep for Well • Previously @precmedonline.bsky.social • Stories in NBC News, The New York Times, National Geographic, Vox • Columbia Journalism School alum • carolinehhopkins.com
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription.
A vital piece by @chopkinslegaspi.bsky.social of the NYT on the increasing threats posed by lack of monitoring of the food supply for pathogens which can turn deadly.
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Cuts to the Food Safety System Threaten Americans’ Health
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Some excellent, evidence-based advice on managing your sleep, with @chopkinslegaspi.bsky.social interviewing several experts: Mariana Figueiro, Daniel Barone, Katherine Sharkey, Helen Burgess and Ann E. Rogers for @nytimes.com.

#jetlag #circadianrhythm #sleep

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What’s the Best Way to Wake Up?
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Beef tallow, a type of rendered fat, was a staple in America’s home and fast-food kitchens for much of the 20th century before falling out of favor because of its high levels of saturated fat. Now, it’s making a comeback. What changed?
How Beef Tallow Made a Comeback
When McDonald’s stopped frying with beef tallow in the 1990s, most people saw it as a win for America’s health. What changed?
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Up to half of adults in the United States snore regularly -- and their partners often suffer. For the @nytimes.com, I asked experts what could actually help the sleep-deprived partner of a snorer get some rest.

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My Partner Snores. How Can I Get Some Sleep?
A pillow over the ear may not be enough. Here’s what might help.
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When you cook an egg, the heat that solidifies its whites and yolks kills pathogens like salmonella and bird flu. That’s why food safety officials recommend cooking eggs until both parts are firm. But how unsafe are runny yolks really? I asked experts for @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/w...
Is It Safe to Eat An Egg With a Runny Yolk?
It’s hard to beat a yolk-soaked breakfast sandwich. But undercooking your eggs carries real health risks.
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I’m thrilled to share I’ve joined the
@nytimes.com as a reporter on the Well desk! I’ll be covering nutrition & sleep and would love to hear from you. Send your eating and sleeping Qs my way @ [email protected] 🥑💤🗞️
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Be sure to continue reading the work of my colleagues @alisonkanski.bsky.social @cathshaffer.bsky.social, Jessica Kim Cohen & the other amazing PMO/GW reporters as they cover the rapidly evolving world of personalized medicine.

As for me, I'm excited to share where I'm headed next! Stay tuned 👀📰
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A bit of personal news: Today was my last day at @precmedonline.bsky.social/@genomeweb.bsky.social. It's been an incredible 5 years covering precision oncology & I'll miss the beat and my colleagues, especially my intrepid editor @turnaray.bsky.social, who improved every story I filed by a long shot
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Here are the top 10 hits reported by the Precision Medicine Online (@precmedonline.bsky.social) team in 2024. Thanks for your excellent work @chopkinslegaspi.bsky.social, @cathshaffer.bsky.social, Alison Kanski, and Jessica Kim Cohen.
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A reader asked: "I recently learned that I’m lactose-intolerant. Do I really need to avoid all dairy, or are some products safe to eat?"

Some dairy products are easier to digest than others. Here’s how to identify the ones that may cause the least trouble.
I’m Lactose-Intolerant. Can I Eat Dairy Anyway?
Some dairy products are easier to digest than others. Here’s how to identify the ones that may cause the least trouble.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s your expert-backed permission to serve yourself seconds (and no, it won’t make you sleepy) www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/w...
How Healthy Is Turkey?
Give thanks for this bird — and its many nutritional benefits.
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Half of US adults are eligible for GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic. (That's more than the population eligible for statins!) But are these medications always effective? Could doctors test patients to gauge their likelihood of responding? www.precisionmedicineonline.com/biomarker-di...
Is There a Role for Precision Medicine With GLP-1 Drugs?
As the popularity of drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro soar, researchers, doctors, biotechs, and diagnostic firms see a role for biomarkers to guide their use.
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