Lauren Vinopal
Lauren Vinopal is a writer and stand-up comedian based out of New York City, who writes mostly about health, science and men. She is the host of the Mid Riff Comedy Show in Brooklyn, a frequent podcast guest all over, and lives the life of a teen who looks like they haven’t slept in years.
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Which Public Spaces Are the Worst for Spreading Coronavirus?
From schools to subways to stadiums, here’s where your favorite recreational place ranks when it comes to public health concerns
Nurse Bounties: How Recruitment Agencies Profit From the Pandemic by Auctioning Healthcare Workers to the Highest Bidder
They promise top dollar for dangerous contracts, forcing nurses to choose between their health and livelihood. How much money would it take for you to do a job that could kill you?
Can You ‘Think Away’ Sickness Like the Coronavirus?
The power of positive thinking has been associated with naturopaths, anti-vaxxers and religious fundamentalists, but the mind-body connection might be worth considering during the COVID-19 crisis