Youth led · Science backed

Cutting edge science.
Made for Gen Z.

Real science. Plain language. Made for the decisions you make every day.

Explore the Science Our Mission
#beheard #foodforthought #FuelTheFuture #RiseWithHEARD #HealthyVoices

Close the gap. Tell the truth. Make it make sense.

We're a youth led nonprofit closing the health knowledge gap for Gen Z — one translated study at a time. Real science, in your language. No jargon. No gatekeeping.

Built in New York by young people. Because accurate health information isn't a privilege — it's a right.

"We translate the science. You make the decisions. Together, we rise."

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Youth Led
Gen Z
Language
Free
Always

Every letter has a purpose.

Our name is our commitment.

H
Health

We break down what the science actually says.

E
Education

Science education, accessible to everyone.

A
And

Connecting knowledge to action.

R
Revealing

Cutting through misleading health claims.

D
Deception

Exposing influencer myths and industry spin.

Topics that actually matter to you.

🥦Nutrition

Food & Your Body

What does the research actually say about what you eat? No diet culture — just science.

🧠Mental Health

Mind Matters

The neuroscience behind anxiety, social media, sleep, and stress — in plain terms.

🦠Gut Health

The Gut-Brain Connection

Your gut microbiome shapes your mood, immunity, and more. The science is wild.

🌱Environment

What's In Your World

Toxins, chemicals, and environmental factors — especially in NYC.

📰The Science

Health Misconceptions

Major myths Americans believe about health — debunked with real research.

🤖AI Tool

Ask HEARD Bot

Ask any health question in Gen Z language — our AI gives you real, science backed answers.

#foodforthought

We translate the research so you can make informed decisions — without scrolling through studies.

Translated science. For Gen Z.

Science → Your language.

Dense research → content you can actually use.

01

We Find the Research

Peer reviewed studies only. No cherry picking, no agenda.

02

We Translate It

Complex research, plain language — without losing the nuance.

03

You Stay Informed

Gen Z content, by Gen Z — make better decisions and spot misinformation.

Who's behind HEARD.

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President & Founder

Emily Sotelo

Brooklyn Tech freshman and Queens native. Emily brings 50+ volunteer hours and a passion for community health to her role as President & Founder. Track athlete, pianist, and nature lover.

🏫 Brooklyn Tech 🗽 Queens, NYC 🏃‍♀️ Track Athlete 🎹 Piano 🌿 50+ Volunteer Hours

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