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Ashley Ross is a Manhattan-based writer and reporter. She's written for The New York Times, TIME, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and more. You can see her work here.

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Safe Injection for Opioid Addicts Work—but the U.S. Has Zero

HARM REDUCTION

Critics argue these sites promote drug use. That fear couldn’t be further from the truth.

Ashley Ross | Published Jul 16, 2018

The War Against the Loneliness Epidemic

SOLO AND SAD

“We’re not necessarily aiming to make the loneliness go away. It is completely normal.”

Ashley Ross | Published Jun 30, 2018

Does UV-Proof Clothing Actually Protect You From Sunburn?

HELLO SUNSHINE

It’s like SPF but in clothing form. But don't ditch the sunscreen just yet.

Ashley Ross | Published Jun 15, 2018

Those Fitness Assessments at Gyms Could Be Lying to You

FALSE NUMBERS

‘The chart was manipulative... it was clearly directed towards making me—and people—[think] that they were less fit than they were and therefore needed training.’

Ashley Ross | Published Jun 13, 2018

Not All Fish Puts You at Risk of Mercury Poisoning

SMELLS FISHY

No need to quit sushi.

Ashley Ross | Published Jun 07, 2018

Why Isn’t There a Lyme Disease Vaccine?

TAKING SHOTS

Blame its bacteria’s weird protein structure.

Ashley Ross | Published May 31, 2018

Can Botox Ease Teeth Grinding?

NIGHT GUARD BEGONE

The wrinkle-fighter might be the secret ingredient to alleviating this stress-induced dental condition.

Ashley Ross | Published Apr 23, 2018

Alzheimer’s Drug Trials Keep Failing—and That’s Amazing

FAILURE IS THE GREATEST TEACHER

Negative results on groundbreaking experiments are helping scientists figure out how to beat the disease.

Ashley Ross | Published Apr 16, 2018

A Neuroscientist Lost Her Mind From Cancer. She’s Not Alone.

DISAPPEARING ACT

She’d survived breast cancer and melanoma. Then her hand disappeared.

Ashley Ross | Published Apr 10, 2018

Spring Breakers, Beware of the Impending Depression

POST VACAY BLUES

‘I definitely feel sad for about a week. I call it The Come Down, and it’s really hard. I can definitely feel it emotionally.’

Ashley Ross | Published Mar 22, 2018

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