Not a Doctor

  • Is it safe to drink milk?

    And what about hamburgers, cheese, and eggs during this bird flu outbreak? Welcome to Not a Doctor. I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature Birth. There’s a lot of disquieting, rage-inducing, and just plain bad news out there right now, and unfortunately, the infectious disease beat isn’t any…

    Melody Schreiber

  • It’s time to become a public health superfan

    If you’re looking for ways to take action, try getting involved with local and state public health. I wrote for The New Republic today about what Donald Trump’s victory means for public health. There’s a lot to unpack about what will likely happen, but I wanted to highlight what we can do about it. In…

    Melody Schreiber