Sofia Quaglia

Sofia Quaglia is a freelance science journalist. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, BBC, National Geographic, Wired, and more. You can reach her at sofquaglia@gmail.com.

Neurodiversity

Autism Eye-Tracking Tests Are Simple And Effective — But Does Your Kid Need One?

What parents need to know about the new FDA-approved eye-tracking device for diagnosing autism in young kids.

Kids' Health

Ozempic Found To Help Kids With Obesity Lose Weight. Is That Good Enough?

Let’s talk about some other measures of health.

Low T

How Much Testosterone Do Men Really Need? New Study Sparks A Fiery Debate

Some doctors question a new proposed age-based cutoff for low T. Not everyone is on board.

Kids' Health

How To Tell If Your Baby Is Too Hot — And How To Cool Them Down

Babies thrive in a very narrow range of temperatures.

Rest & Relaxation

NSDR Is An Overhyped Health Hack — That Doesn’t Mean You Shouldn’t Try It

Non-sleep deep rest is an energizing hack that supposedly is more restorative than a nap. But is NSDR all it's cracked up to be?

Sports

What Parents Need To Know About Cardiac Arrest In Young Athletes

Following Bronny James’ incident, a pediatric cardiologist puts the risk to kids in context.

Men's Health

7 Myths About Testosterone That Need To Go Away

The truth about testosterone, aggression, risk-taking, sports, and sex.

Milestones

Rushing These 6 Baby Milestones Is A Complete Waste Of Time

Forcing a kid to develop can sometimes do more harm than good.

Wellness

Orgasmic Meditation Makes Mindfulness Sexy. But Does It Work?

Traditional meditation has real benefits to the mind and body. Does orgasmic meditation add anything?

Wellness

What Causes Dark Circles Under Eyes? A Dermatologist Explains

And how can you make them go away?

The Walking Dead

Is 6 Hours Of Sleep Really Enough? Science Has A Very Clear Answer

What happens when you go from eight to six to four to two hours of sleep.

Mental Health

Disordered Eating Is Everywhere On Social Media. It’s Hurting Kids

Sites like Instagram set unrealistic beauty standards — and sometimes push content that promotes eating disorders.

Fatherhood

How Incarceration Is Passed Down From Father To Son

Mass incarceration of African American men has led to 1.1 million being imprisoned in the U.S. — 500,000 of them are fathers.

Racism & Discrimination

For Children Across The Nation, Racism Is On The Rise

Across the nation, children of color — especially Black and Indigenous children — are experiencing increased levels of racism, according to trends in data.

Beat The Stank

What Causes Morning Breath, According To A Periodontist

And how to beat bad breath in the long term, because mints and gum are only temporary solutions.

Men's Health

Why Do I Have Dry Skin On My Penis? A Urologist Explains

Dry skin often means itchiness and irritation, and below the belt isn’t a great place to feel either of those sensations. This is how to fix it.

Paid Leave

Paid Parental Leave Could Save Nearly 1,000 Babies' Lives Per Year

A mandated 12-week paid parental leave nationwide could save lives, according to a new study.

Say This, Not That

Saying These Phrases To Your Kids Can Make Them Worse At Math

Helping them succeed at math is all about maintaining a growth mindset.

Dad Brain

Having A Baby Alters A Man’s Brain, Study Says

The brain of new dads looks a lot like anyone else’s brain — just a little smaller. (Really.)

Hair, Hair Everywhere

How To Deal With Ear Hair Once And For All

One day you wake up and there’s hair in your ears. A doctor walks us through what that means — and what you can do about it.