Justin Kaplan
CommonHealth Fellow
Justin Kaplan is a summer fellow at WBUR, covering science and health for CommonHealth. He is currently a master’s student at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health studying health communication.
Previously, he spent time as a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, where he tested novel HIV therapies. He earned a bachelor’s in Human Biology with highest distinction from the University of Virginia in 2015.
Recently published
How 'Fortnite' Hooks Your Kid, And Why Experts Say You May Not Need To Worry
Three experts — a psychologist, a professor and a pediatrician — discuss the allure, learning merits and health implications of "Fortnite: Battle Royale."
The Doctors Without MDs: What Makes Osteopathic Medicine Different?
Around one in 10 doctors in the U.S. today is an osteopathic physician, or DO for short. But millions of Americans still don't know DOs exist.
Lawmakers' Failure To Pass Health Bill Leaves Telemedicine On Hold
Massachusetts is known to blaze the trails in health care. But when it comes to telemedicine, it's lagging behind.
Global Warming Will Cause More People To Die By Suicide, Study Predicts
As temperatures rise, so do suicide rates, according to researchers from Stanford University who analyzed nearly 1.5 million pieces of data.
Protesters Stage 'Die-In' At Harvard Museum To Criticize Namesake's Link To Opioid Crisis
Demonstrators silently marched from Harvard Square to the Arthur M. Sackler Museum in protest of Harvard University's ties to a family they say profited off the opioid crisis.
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'Three Identical Strangers' Is A Tragic Masterpiece. As A Triplet, It Hurt To Watch
After seeing the film, writer Justin Kaplan spent hours wondering if the brothers’ fates would be different if they had grown up together.
Meet The Trans Chaplain Helping LGBTQ Elders Feel Welcome In Senior Care
A chaplain at Hebrew SeniorLife strives to help LGBTQ seniors be themselves in an environment where many fear coming out.
Half Of Americans Are Trying To Lose Weight, Including Many Who Are Not Overweight, CDC Reports
Nearly half of adults in America tried to lose weight within the span of a year, according to 2013-2016 data reported in a first-of-its-kind report.
Research Casts Light On ASMR, The Strange 'Brain Tingle' Millions Use To Relax
A first-of-its-kind study explores the physical effects of ASMR, a tingly, trance-like feeling said to promote intense relaxation for those who experience it.
5 Takeaways From The First Ever 'Cancer In Boston' Report
While cancer is on the decline in Boston overall, some forms are rising, and large disparities still loom, according to the inaugural Special Report on cancer by the Boston Public...