Lucy Tu

3 weeks ago | ajph.aphapublications.org | Lucy Tu

When we learn about loss in public health, it is often as an abstraction. We read and talk about the millions of people affected by poor health care systems, but they remain faceless statistics, their emotions and stories out of reach. In spring 2024, hoping to bridge this gap in my work in reproductive and maternal health care, I began meeting with a Boston, Massachusetts–based support group for parents who have lost their children during pregnancy or infancy.

1 month ago | scientificamerican.com | Lucy Tu

President Donald Trump recently dubbed himself the “fertilization president” after signing an executive order that called for policy recommendations to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Feb 7, 2025 | scientificamerican.com | Lucy Tu

The patient grumbled and grimaced, but he refused to speak to his doctor. The patient was a goat. Recognizing animal pain is notoriously difficult. To do so, humans must rely on subtle body language or behavioral changes. But a new artificial-intelligence model automates this process by identifying pain in goats—using only their facial expressions. The model, described in Scientific Reports, achieved 80 percent accuracy and offers a promising avenue for automatically monitoring livestock health.

Jan 11, 2025 | nbcnews.com | Lucy Tu

Jan. 11, 2025, 2:00 PM UTCWhen Sharon Wong’s son was 4 months old, his skin erupted in itchy red patches, and he developed wheezing coughs that lingered for weeks. His first pediatrician dismissed the symptoms as a recurring cold. Then one evening, as a toddler, Wong’s son ate a spoonful of Thai-inspired peanut soup, triggering him to retch and claw at his stomach. Panicked, Wong called her new pediatrician, who recognized the signs of anaphylaxis.

Oct 15, 2024 | scientificamerican.com | Lucy Tu

On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today. Citrus: A World Historyby David J. Mabberley. Thames and Hudson, 2024 ($50)The relationship between people and citrus is a millennia-long balance of push and pull, adaptation and adjustment. Botanist David J.