Author Archives: Megan Russell, Ph.D.

About Megan Russell, Ph.D.

Megan Russell, PhD, earned her doctorate in Biomedical Sciences from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where her research focused on the molecular mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease and heart failure. Her background as a biomedical scientist, combined with her personal experience living with a rare disease, has fueled her passion for health and medicine and her interest in making complex scientific research accessible to a broader audience. Outside of science, Megan enjoys Pilates, knitting, and spending time with friends, family, and her Chihuahua, Frank.

Does drinking soda weaken your bones?

Posted on October 25, 2026 by Megan Russell, Ph.D.

Have you ever reached for a can of soda only to hear someone say, “You know that’s bad for your bones?” Carbonation and high sugar content are often blamed for harming bone health, but is there evidence to support these … Continue reading →

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