STAT invites reader debate on blue zones and open-access publishing fees

Torie Bosch, editor of STAT’s First Opinion platform, has published an opinion piece encouraging readers to submit letters responding to recent essays.

The article explains that STAT will publish selected letters to foster good‑faith discussion, and provides a link for submissions at the end of each First Opinion essay.

Among the topics highlighted for debate are the reality of so‑called blue zones and the cost of open‑access publishing fees, with Bosch noting her two‑decade experience covering blue zones for National Geographic.