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Elizabeth Hlavinka

Email: ehlavinka@salon.com

Elizabeth Hlavinka is a staff writer at Salon covering health and drugs. She specializes in exploring taboo topics and complex questions that help humans understand their place in the world.

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"Glimmer of hope": STI surge shows first signs of slowing in decades. What’s behind the trend? Elizabeth Hlavinka
Universe Black Hole Eye Looking At Us; The Universe Observing Itself
Is reality shaped by our observation? Why a fringe idea in science is still controversial Elizabeth Hlavinka
diet of a pea on a plate; eating disorder; disordered eating
Eating disorders are the second most deadly mental health condition. Why do so few get care? Elizabeth Hlavinka
Woman holding a handful of vitamins
Taking supplements can be different for women — and what's in the bottle may not always be accurate Elizabeth Hlavinka
Ducks with bird flu being collected avian flu H5N1 virus
What's causing bird flu to surge? Probably climate change, experts say Elizabeth Hlavinka
Pluto and Charon
"Kiss and capture": New theory explains how Pluto captured its biggest moon Elizabeth Hlavinka
passing a joint marijuana at a house party
Massive study of adolescent brains puts “gateway drug" theory into question Elizabeth Hlavinka
Young man refusing alcoholic drinks
Why more young people are “sober curious” Elizabeth Hlavinka
Massive black holes in nebula
Why dark matter's mysteries persist after decades of searching Elizabeth Hlavinka
Sugar bomb breakfast
Sugar is irresistible like a drug. Is it actually addictive? Elizabeth Hlavinka
Coffee Beans Grounds
Caffeine is everywhere. Is it actually harmless? Elizabeth Hlavinka
Cannabis leaves, pharmaceutical MDMA, and pink cocaine (aka Tussi)
Psychedelics rejected, Captagon factories and "pink cocaine": The drugs that defined 2024 Elizabeth Hlavinka
lab testing bird flu avian influenza
Bird flu hospitalizes person in Louisiana, the first severe infection in U.S. Elizabeth Hlavinka
Insulin
Frustrated with high drug costs, biohackers are reverse engineering medical treatments Elizabeth Hlavinka
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“Blessing and a curse”: Kratom helps many get off other drugs but carries its own risks Elizabeth Hlavinka