Elaine K. Howley
Freelance Writer and Editor
Health journo and sports writer published in AARP.org, U.S. News & World Report, espnW, SWIMMER, Atlas Obscura, et al. Also experienced in science, history, environmental, business, and AEC writing.
PROJECTS
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Should I Call the Midwife?
Research shows that involving a midwife in your pregnancy could reduce medical interventions.
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What Is HER-2-Positive Breast Cancer?
Targeted and combination therapies offer hope in battling this aggressive form of breast cancer.
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Is the Independent Doctor Disappearing?
Business and practice pressures mean more doctors are opting to leave private practice.
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What Is Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lung Cancer?
Less invasive techniques could mean a faster recovery for some patients.
magazine.uconn.edu
A Swim for the Centuries
After a seemingly impossible nonstop solo swim across Lake Champlain in New York and Vermont, Sarah Thomas ’04 (CLAS) was awarded the 2017 Solo Swim of the Year from the Marathon Swimmers Federation. To be recognized as a marathon swim by the federation, Thomas’s 67-hour, 104.6-mile “Century Swim,” followed a strict set of rules — for instance, it had to be completed without a wetsuit and without touching another person or the support boat.
The swim capped a career so impressive that this Mar...
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What Should I Ask My OB-GYN About Genetic Screening?
Knowledge is power, but you have to know whether you truly want this information.
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Will There Ever Be a Vaccine Against Cancer?
Preventive vaccines offering blanket coverage are unlikely, but immunotherapies that harness the body’s own power to heal could be the future of cancer treatment.
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Which Doctor Can Help Me With Migraines?
More than just a bad headache, migraines may mean you’ll need help from a specialist.
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Should I Test Myself for BRCA Gene Mutations?
What to know before using a direct-to-consumer testing kit looking for breast cancer susceptibility.
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The Fearless Frogman
Captain Paul Boyton and his innovative rubber suit generated headlines in the English Channel and other waterways.
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How Can I Keep Infectious Diseases From Ruining My Summer Travel?
Infectious disease specialists and physicians focused on travel medicine can help keep you healthy.
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Can Vaping Cause Serious Lung Disorders?
A report on a case of 'wet lung' raises the alarm about unintended consequences of e-cigarette use.
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Does Eating Soy Products Increase or Lower My Risk of Breast Cancer?
Some studies suggest eating soy increases risk while others indicate it might actually lower risk.
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How International Doctors Can Help American Patients
Are doctors from other countries the solution to our growing physician shortage?
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How Genomics Are Guiding Lung Cancer Patients Into Clinical Trials
Genomic testing of tumors is helping patients access improved therapies.