"I love investigating and debunking things that are trending on social media. As a former Scientific American intern, Youmshajekian has an affinity for reporting stories on consumer health that pique her personal curiosity: I think you ask better questions when you're in the shoes of your reader because you want the same questions answered. You want to get to the bottom of things."
"She got a university communications job and found that she loved interviewing academics about their research. Her first journalism gig was a two-year project about sexual assault that ended up changing a law in Australia. After that, she was hooked. On supporting science journalism If 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."
Lori Youmshajekian investigates dietary supplements and inflammation, focusing on trends originating from social media such as TikTok. She enjoys investigating and debunking trending consumer-health claims and applies journalism skills developed as a former Scientific American intern. Youmshajekian transitioned from a finance degree to communications, finding passion in interviewing academics and reporting. Her first journalism project on sexual assault led to a law change in Australia and solidified her career choice. She pursued graduate school in New York City, completed various internships and now freelances as a science journalist based in Armenia, where she leads workshops on science writing and reports on local health issues.
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