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Elizabeth Yuko

(She/Her)
  • Editor and Journalist, Freelance
  • Adjunct Professor of Ethics, Fordham University
New York
As seen in: CNN, Medium, MSN, MSN Australia, MSN Canada, The New York Times, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, Bloomberg CityLab, Bloomberg News and
Covers:  Health, culture, architecture and design, history, politics, ethics
Doesn't Cover: Sports
PhD in Bioethics | Contributing Editor @RollingStone | Bylines @NYTimes @TheAtlantic @CNN @citylab @ArchDigest @teenvogue | Adj. Prof. of Ethics @FordhamNYC

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Elizabeth Yuko’s Biography

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Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is an award-winning journalist and bioethicist, and an adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She is a contributing editor to Rolling Stone, and has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Bloomberg CityLab, Teen Vogue, Playboy, Ms. Magazine, Vulture, Popular Mechanics, Reader’s Digest, Lifehacker, Salon and Refinery29 among others.

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Elizabeth Yuko’s Journalist Portfolio

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How to Design Your 2020 Holiday Reboot (Published 2020)

How to Design Your 2020 Holiday Reboot (Published 2020)

It may not be the perfect storybook holiday, but it rarely is. Why not use this year to reset and create your…

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Business Casual? It's Robes and Slippers All Day Now (Published 2020)

Business Casual? It's Robes and Slippers All Day Now (Published 2020)

Nonessential workers are embracing leisure wear, saying it makes them feel not just relaxed but powerful.

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A Letter From the Contents of My Bra Drawer (Published 2020)

A Letter From the Contents of My Bra Drawer (Published 2020)

It's been weeks since we've seen each other.

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How to Take Charge of Your Medical Care

How to Take Charge of Your Medical Care

A guide to being a patient advocate for yourself and others.

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Strategies for Long-Distance Caregiving (Published 2018)

Strategies for Long-Distance Caregiving (Published 2018)

When a loved one in another state is ill, virtually attending appointments is only part of the solution.

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Weighing the Ethics of Artificial Wombs (Published 2017)

Weighing the Ethics of Artificial Wombs (Published 2017)

The technology is still far in the future, despite a recent experiment on premature lambs. But researchers al…

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Articles

8 Underground Landmarks You Can Still Visit

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By Elizabeth Yuko
| The History Channel Verified
These subterranean destinations from the 19th and early-20th centuries showcase some of America’s hidden history. Cincinnati’s lagering tunnels are one of several underground landmarks across the United States. Elizabeth Yuko Published: July 16, 2026Last Updated: July 16, 2026 Most cities have a handful of tourist draws, like museums, historic sites and outdoor activities, that bring visitors to the area.
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This 20-Minute Morning Ritual Can Boost Your Energy All Day Long—And It’s Surprisingly Simple

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By Elizabeth Yuko
| Real Simple Verified
Credit: Light Field Studios/Getty Images A new Japanese study found that just 20 minutes of natural light exposure before waking can significantly reduce morning grogginess. This light cue helps align your circadian rhythm, boosting energy, mood, and overall health—benefits supported by major sleep and heart health organizations. While natural light is best, sunrise alarm clocks can effectively mimic its benefits, especially during darker months or for those with limited morning sunlight.
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This 20-Minute Morning Ritual Can Boost Your Energy All Day Long—And It’s Surprisingly Simple

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By Elizabeth Yuko
| Currently
Key Takeaways A new Japanese study found that just 20 minutes of natural light exposure before waking can significantly reduce morning grogginess. This light cue helps align your circadian rhythm, boosting energy, mood, and overall health—benefits supported by major sleep and heart health organizations. While natural light is best, sunrise alarm clocks can effectively mimic its benefits, especially during darker months or for those with limited morning sunlight.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

General assignment reporter at the Geauga Maple Leaf Newspaper in Ohio

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes: I learned how to type on a manual typewriter, then used one while working as a legal assistant in high school.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

By email, in batches, when possible.

Awards

American Society of Journalists and Authors Crisis Coverage Award: COVID 19 Edition

2020 - Social Adaptation

For the article “Processing Grief When Nothing is Normal,” for Rolling Stone. Judges said: “Of all the bewildering, heartbreaking things we’ve all dealt with during the pandemic, the loss of loved ones, and so many strangers, has been the most crushing. Elizabeth Yuko’s words are a much-needed reminder that there are ways to deal with even this grief, and that whatever complicated feelings we’re having, it’s normal during this most abnormal time. It’s a well-written piece on a strong subject with deep reporting.”

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