HEALTH DISCOVERIES @ BROWN VOL. 8, NO. 1, SPRING 2026
CONTENTS
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Doctors’ Notes
The latest news and research findings.
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The Call of the Wild
BY PHOEBE HALL
Humans weren’ t made to live indoors. Could a dose of nature be the cure for what ails us?
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Two Babies, One Lifeline
BY YUI MIURA
Facing a rare pregnancy complication, one family put their faith in a Brown surgeon.
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Power to the People
BY PHOEBE HALL
New community engagement efforts bridge the gap between scientists and the public.
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Ask the Expert
How hot is too hot for health?
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