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From saunas to psychedelics, how a health reporter sorts science from hype

NPR | By Gabriel J. Sánchez,
Adam Raney, Elissa Nadworny , Will Stone
Published October 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM CDT

A reporting trip to a sauna conference in Oslo found NPR's Will Stone in a sauna with his clothes and recording gear. In this reporter's notebook, he explains how he investigates the science behind wellness claims.

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Gabriel J. Sánchez
Gabriel J. Sánchez is a producer for NPR's All Things Considered.
Adam Raney
Elissa Nadworny
Elissa Nadworny is an NPR Correspondent covering higher education. She previously covered reproductive rights and abortion.
Will Stone