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Megan Thielking

Former Vox Intern

Health intern, senior at Northwestern University.

What it would take to rid the world of smoking forever

By Megan Thielking March 20, 2015

Here's what happened when Los Angeles banned new fast-food restaurants

By Megan Thielking March 19, 2015

Gel manicures probably won't give you skin cancer

By Megan Thielking March 17, 2015

When doctors pick their own birth control, IUDs are the most popular option

By Megan Thielking March 17, 2015

Flats and flip-flops can hurt your feet, too

By Megan Thielking March 16, 2015

Celebrate Pi Day with this heartwarming tale of a WWI sailor and his very important pie

By Megan Thielking March 14, 2015

Why you shouldn't be freaked out by the bacteria in public bathrooms

By Megan Thielking March 13, 2015

9 myths about PTSD

By Megan Thielking March 12, 2015

Inside the quiet, state-level push to expand abortion rights

By Megan Thielking March 12, 2015

Parents know they shouldn't give their kids Coke, but they do it anyway

By Megan Thielking March 11, 2015