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Elizabeth Yuko

Elizabeth Yuko was the Health Editor at SheKnows. She is a bioethicist and writer specializing in sexual and reproductive health and the intersection of bioethics and popular culture. She is an adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University and has written for publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, Salon and Playboy.

She has worked in both academia and communications/media for more than 15 years, performing a wide range of tasks including academic and legal writing and research; operating, contributing to and editing both academic and general-audience publications and blogs; and working as a newspaper reporter and communications strategist in the U.S. and abroad. Her primary research interests include public health ethics, sexual health and reproductive ethics, and research ethics.

Dr. Yuko lectures and appears on panels discussing various topics in bioethics, public health and design, feminism, sexual assault, and popular culture. She gave a TEDx talk on bioethics and The Golden Girls, and has appeared on episodes of the Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum.

Publications

  • Health.com
    35 articles
  • Lifehacker
    35 articles
  • sheknows.com
    18 articles
  • Rolling Stone
    15 articles
  • Real Simple
    11 articles
  • Reader's Digest
    11 articles
  • History.com
    9 articles

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  • Why Rewatching Your Favorite TV Shows Feels So Good, According to Research
    20 Mar—Real Simple
    They'll be there for you when the rain starts to pour. It’s the end of a long day, and you’ve just plopped down on your couch to watch some TV and unwind. Do you dive into a new show, or tune into the latest episode of a popular medical drama? Or do you instead opt to rewatch episodes of The Office, Friends, How I Met Your Mother, The Golden Girls, or Schitt's Creek (to name a few cult classics), even though you’ve seen every episode multiple times? If you find yourself choosing to watch your...
  • 7 Organizing Tasks You Can Tackle in an Hour (or Less), According to Pros
    22 Mar—Real Simple
    Clean smarter, not harder. When it comes to your home, you may be someone whose drawers, closets, and cabinets are always pristine and impeccably organized, ensuring that everything has a place. Or, perhaps you tend to cram as much stuff as possible into a cabinet until it overflows and will no longer close, then get stressed out about it. If, like many of us, you fall into that second category, chances are the thought of cleaning and organizing your home feels overwhelming, and maybe even...
  • —Health.com
  • Study Reveals What Could Happen to Your Body When You Eat Fewer Ultra-Processed Foods
    10 Mar—Health.com
    In a small study, cutting ultra-processed foods consumption in half led to significant health benefits, including more energy and an average weight loss of nearly 8 pounds. Eating fewer ultra-processed foods may also lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other serious health conditions in the long-term. Experts said small changes like prioritizing whole foods, reading labels, and cooking at home can make it easier to cut back on ultra-processed foods. It’s no secret that what you eat...
  • New Report Reveals More Americans Got Sick, Died From Recalled Food in 2024
    28 Feb—Health.com
    In 2024, total food recalls decreased slightly from 2023, but hospitalizations and deaths from these products doubled, a new report found. Undeclared allergens accounted for the most food recalls, followed by Listeria and Salmonella contamination. To protect yourself, experts recommended following recall alerts, avoiding high-risk foods, and purchasing products from trusted brands. It’s been more than a century since the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act, which aimed to ensure the...

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