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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Systems biology helps develop a promising diagnostic

A potential “paradigm shift” in developing new diagnostic tests in mental health

Harvard study quantifies disease contributions of genetics and environment

The largest-ever study of twins quantifies the respective influence of genes and environment on specific diseases.

Jack Szostak pursues the biggest questions on Earth

Jack Szostak’s pursuit of the biggest questions on Earth

Jack Szostak, a versatile scientist

Szostak earns praise from peers

How physical appearance influences authority

Cherubic features benefit black male CEOs, but not other groups, underscoring the complexity of social disadvantage.

Better surgical procedures benefit amputees

Improved surgical techniques enhance prosthetic function.

A reason why cancer is less common in women

Scientists think they may have an answer.

Andrew Myers develops modular antibiotic manufacture

New methods for manufacturing antibiotics aim to replenish a dwindling drug pipeline.

Why evolution favors sex

Sex preserves beneficial mutations, and allows harmful ones to be purged.

Harvard's Catherine Dulac and her team locate neurons tied to parental behavior

Locating the “command neurons that drive parental behavior”

Small Companies Have an Innovation Edge, except perhaps in the energy space

Small companies innovate better, but in the energy field, large firms may lead.

Magnetic Waves show promise in treatment of bipolar disorder and depression

Researchers at Mclean Hospital develop a magnet that treats depression and bipolar disorder