Mirel Zaman

Freelance Health Journalist

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HHealthCentral

CCare.com

RRomper

WWoman's World

rrefinery29.com

Featured Articles

4 women share the lessons they've learned as sandwich generation caregivers

As Americans continue to have kids later than they did in previous years, the number of adults in the so-called “sandwich generation”—who are simultaneously caring for an aging parent and minor children—grows. But according to Care.com’s 2026 Sandwich Gen... See more

care.com•Mirel Zaman•Aug 3, 2026

Why do toddlers get obsessed? Here's what's normal-and what's not

“Again!” That one short word can inspire equal parts amusement and dread in parents. It’s cute when your toddler asks for a second or third round of their favorite book or song. But once the requests (read: demands) start hitting the double digits, the ch... See more

care.com•Mirel Zaman•Jul 23, 2026

Would You Rather Questions For Couples: Fun & Dirty

One of the best dates I’ve had with my partner in recent memory was full of questions. I had rediscovered a Modern Love essay that had gone viral in 2015: To Fall In Love With Anyone, Do This . It centered around a study in which a psychologist “made” two... See more

refinery29.com•Mirel Zaman•Jul 16, 2026

Why Are Young Adults Missing From Clinical Trials?

For people with chronic health conditions, participating in a clinical trial can often be a lifeline, giving them access to new and innovative therapies, while helping to advance scientific knowledge about a condition they’ll likely be managing for the re... See more

healthcentral.com•Mirel Zaman•Mar 30, 2026

Clinical Trials Still Aren't Diverse Enough. Why Not?

Tiffany Whitlow’s son was only an infant when an asthma attack landed him in the hospital. After stabilizing the tot, doctors sent him home with two medications to keep his asthma under control. Meanwhile, Whitlow did what any first-time mom would do: She... See more

healthcentral.com•Mirel Zaman•Mar 30, 2026

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Navigating child care as a working mom

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Lessons learned re: your child's final year of nanny care/daycare/preschool

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Personal experiences with PPD and decision making

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Working parents who microshift

Health and Pharma

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Plus-size men in their 20s

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