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Ali Rogin

@aliroginpbs

Correspondent with the PBS NewsHour and PBS News Weekend

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Why one man with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's disease is defying the odds Nearly 7 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s and by 2060, experts say that number could be as high as 14 million. Scientists are trying to find out how one man has been able to stave off...

A man with a gene mutation expected to give him Alzheimer's 25 years ago has somehow escaped that fate. Scientists are exploring why, hoping the answers could help many other people. @aliroginpbs.bsky.social and I discussed this fascinating case on @pbsnews.org www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

16.11.2025 22:15 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What to know about RFK Jr.’s efforts to address long COVID research and treatments More than two years after the pandemic ended, millions of Americans are still living with long COVID. Symptoms vary from person to person, but range from mild to severe to physically debilitating. Rec...

PBS Newshour: 'What to know about RFK Jr.’s efforts to address long COVID research and treatments'

Features Dr. Michael Peluso of UCSF & Meighan Stone from Long COVID Campaign

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04.10.2025 22:32 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Notes from a mom on SSRIs A spirited discourse has recently emerged around the use of a type of antidepressant called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, during pregnancy.

My latest Substack on my experience on SSRIs before, during and after pregnancy: alirogin.substack.com/p/notes-from...

25.08.2025 19:29 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A look at 'Project Esther' and Trump's approach to combat antisemitism on campus The Trump administration has launched investigations into colleges and universities. The White House accuses the schools of not doing enough to combat antisemitism on campus. Last week, Columbia Unive...

πŸ“Ί I joined @aliroginpbs.bsky.social on @pbsnews.org last night to talk about Project Esther and how it relates to the Trump administration's approach to antisemitism

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29.07.2025 14:01 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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New book explores the science behind β€˜super aging’ and longer, healthier lifespans Imagine a future where the aging process can be delayed and more people live active, healthy and disease-free lives well into their 90s. That reality may be sooner than you think, according to Dr. Eri...

My interview out today with @pbs.org on extending our healthspan www.pbs.org/newshour/sho... @aliroginpbs.bsky.social

03.08.2025 00:03 πŸ‘ 130 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 3
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The background and career of Casey Means, Trump's pick for surgeon general The White House is expected to release a report about potential contributing factors of childhood diseases. It’s leading to renewed questions about the β€œMake America Healthy Again” agenda championed b...

Casey Means is President Trump’s pick for Surgeon General. A hero of the MAHA movement, Means is also a close ally of Robert Kennedy Jr. And she has strong opinions on the American healthcare system.
Our story @pbsnews.org @aliroginpbs.bsky.social

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22.05.2025 03:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mom Genes | Ali | Substack Navigating the Fertility Industrial Complex, motherhood and staying one step ahead of my genetic risk of cancer. Click to read Mom Genes, by Ali, a Substack publication. Launched 20 hours ago.

Hi friends - I am starting a Substack where I'll be sharing updates and musings on my journey through the Fertility Industrial Complex, my genetic risk of cancer and motherhood. Please subscribe and share if you're interested! alirogin.substack.com?r=dz3un&utm_...

17.05.2025 15:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Artists with disabilities let their creativity soar at this Utah studio Hear from Michael Bingham about his work to provide an accessible space for artists with disabilities

NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson: Artists with disabilities let their creativity soar at this Utah studio

Ask students: Why did Bingham decide to start Jump the Moon?

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#healthED #artsED #EduSky | @aliroginpbs.bsky.social

05.05.2025 18:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy Learn why there's been fewer low-hazard personal care products available for Black women than the market as a whole

NEW PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson: How synthetic braiding hair may be putting Black women’s health in jeopardy

Ask students: What is needed to understand the long-term effects of synthetic braids?

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#healthED #sschat @actecareertech.bsky.social @aliroginpbs.bsky.social

02.05.2025 13:24 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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How possible NIH cuts could threaten future treatment for neurological diseases A directive in January from the National Institutes of Health aimed to reduce funding for many of the essential costs that make medical studies possible. Even though a judge has halted the policy,…

Medical breakthroughs that might offer hope to patients with rare neurological diseases are often the purview of academic researchers working at universities. But a directive from the NIH under the Trump administration aimed to reduce funding for many of the studies' essential costs. buff.ly/Hlc1uFH

26.04.2025 18:17 πŸ‘ 158 πŸ” 64 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 3