Erin O’Donnell

Erin O’Donnell is an experienced writer, reporter, and editor who has produced editorial content for a range of environments, including national magazines, newspapers, websites, blogs, and marketing publications. 

A former senior editor for Natural Health magazine, she has particular expertise in health, food, science, and parenting, but I’ll take on any topic, creating content that is accurate, fresh, and engaging. In a given month, I might write about stem-cell therapies, Internet dating, breast reduction surgery, a celebrity chef with type 1 diabetes, the most accurate way to take your child’s temperature, and solutions for global climate change. I’m equally comfortable with service-heavy, how-to pieces and longer-form features. I’m a skilled interviewer of all types of people.

Her work has appeared in WebMD Magazine (the print extension of the website) and its sister publications, WebMD Diabetes and WebMD Campus, Robb Report Health & Wellness, Harvard Magazine, the Boston Globe Magazine, Babson Magazine, Parents.com, the now defunct Body + Soul, SELF, Dr. Andrew Weil’s Self Healing newsletter, Boy’s Life, and Beliefnet.com. I also produce marketing content for university and hospital clients.

She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two sons.
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Can an Orange a Day Stave off Depression?

A research study digs into the gut microbiome.

Why Taxi Drivers Don’t Die of Alzheimer’s

Explaining taxi and ambulance drivers’ protection against Alzheimer’s disease.

Teen "Grind" Culture and Mental Health

Teens need better strategies to cope with lives lived partly online.

How Much Alcohol is Safe?

Drinking alcohol increases cancer risk, but may protect against cardiovascular disease.

Social Interaction and Human Health

Why social interactions are as vital as food and water

What is the Economic Impact of Climate Change on Global GDP?

The impact on global GDP is likely six times greater than previously estimated. 

Preparing for the Energy Transition

Expect massive job losses in industries associated with fossil fuels. The time to get ready is now.

Using Cancer to Kill Cancer

A novel immunotherapy turns cancer against itself.

Healthy People, Healthy Planet

The healthiest plant-based diets are also best for the environment.

How Coupons Keep Drugs Costly

Pharmaceutical companies subsidize the cost of their drugs to keep prices high.

How the Brain Replays Actions During Sleep

Experiments using a neuroprosthetic reveal nocturnal motor neuron learning.

Why Aid Cuts Didn’t End Worker Shortages

Why cutting jobless aid during the pandemic didn’t send workers scrambling for work