Karen Pallarito

Karen Pallarito tells stories grounded in science and backed by solid reporting. As a freelance writer and editor for Health, she covers COVID-19 plus umpteen other health and wellness topics. Her freelance portfolio includes pieces for The Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, Working Mother, Westchester Magazine, and the news syndicate HealthDay, among others. Karen started her career as a health policy reporter in the nation’s capital, where she covered congressional hearings on Medicare and Medicaid. From the late 90s to the early aughts, she reported on health business for Reuters Health and contributed to its medical and consumer health newswires. Prior to that, she was Modern Healthcare’s New York Bureau Chief. A fellow of the Association of Health Care Journalists’ 2019 class on Comparative Effective Research, Karen is committed to helping people understand the benefits and harms of clinical interventions and exposing racial/ethnic disparities in healthcare. When not on deadline, you might find her whipping up something in the kitchen, working out, bingeing on cable news, or indulging in some form of mind candy (aka reality TV).
Doctors Report Small Number of COVID-19 Patients Develop Severe Psychotic Symptoms—Here’s What to Know
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Most reported cases occurred in people in their 30s, 40s, or 50s—and their psychotic events weren't related to the severity of their illness.
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‘Femtech’ Is Busting Taboos Around Women’s Health and Wellness—But What Is It Exactly?
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Female-led startups are disrupting the wellness space, using technology to make health care more accessible, and broadening conversations on topics from periods to pregnancy to menopause. Meet the women who are leading the way.
What Is ‘Herd Immunity’ and Can It Stop COVID-19?
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It's not an option for handling the pandemic, says the World Health Organization. Here's why.
Hydroxychloroquine Doesn’t Benefit Severely Ill Coronavirus Patients—Here’s What the Latest Evidence Shows
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It's no game changer for people hospitalized with COVID-19.
What Is Mucus? 9 Questions You've Always Wondered About Snot and Phlegm
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If you've ever wondered what snot actually is (and where it even comes from), we've got you covered.
Ron Paul Appears to Suffer Stroke During Live Stream Video
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The 85-year-old was mid-sentence when he began experiencing a medical episode.
How Many People Have Died From the Coronavirus? Here's What the Latest US Data Says
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This is how many people have died from the coronavirus so far and what public health officials are projecting for the foreseeable future.
Can Zinc Help Prevent Severe Illness From COVID-19? Here's What a New Study Says
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Zinc is a nutrient known for its anti-viral properties—and it might offer help to people diagnosed with the coronavirus.
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Dangerous TikTok Trend Shows People Using Nail Files on Their Teeth—And Dentists Are Cringing
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In case you think this do-it-yourself body-modification hack is worth trying, just don't.
How to Break a Fever: 10 Things You Need to Do, According to Doctors
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There's one thing you know for sure when you have a fever: You want it gone—and fast. Here's what you need to know about fever, and what you can do to break it and start feeling better.
ICE Detention Center Allegedly Forced Hysterectomies on Women Detainees—Here’s What That Procedure Involves
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, National Women's Health Network, and Hysterectomy Educational Resources and Services Foundation have all condemned the practice.
Police Used a 'Spit Hood' While Arresting a Man Who Later Died of Asphyxiation—Here's What That Is
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Daniel Prude's death has been ruled a homicide.
The 10 Best Low-Carb Beers You Can Actually Drink on the Keto Diet
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These brews will quench your thirst without blowing your carb budget.
Is It Safe for Kids to Go Back to School? The Answer Depends on These Factors, Health Officials Say
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With no unified national policy, parents, teachers, and kids need solid answers.
These Are the Most (and Least) Effective Face Masks, According to Research
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You might want to trade in your fleece gaiter or cotton bandana for something more protective.
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Transgender Surgery: Everything You Need to Know, According to Doctors
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Here's what it's like to undergo male-to-female or female-to-male surgery.
What Is Genderqueer? Here's How Experts and People Who Identify This Way Explain It
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This gender identity is not the same as non-binary or gender fluid.
Cellulite: What It Is, Why It's Normal, and How to Treat It if You Choose To
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First thing to know: cellulite is totally normal, and women of all sizes and shapes have it.
What Does a Lyme Disease Rash Really Look Like? These Pictures Explain It
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You know the classic bulls-eye rash—but Lyme causes other types, like these.
11 Tick-Borne Diseases You Need to Know About This Summer
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Lyme disease isn't the only one to worry about.
14 Lyme Disease Symptoms to Watch For, According to Doctors
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Knowing the symptoms to look for can help diagnose Lyme disease early on, when it's easily treatable.
One in 10 People With Any of These 3 Serious Conditions Will Be Misdiagnosed, a New Study Says—Here's Why
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It's time to talk about why medical misdiagnosis of the so-called Big Three conditions are scarily high.
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Vertical Transmission: How Moms With COVID-19 Might Pass Coronavirus to Babies
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Experts say it's probably a "pretty rare" occurrence, but it's not unheard of.
How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy, According to Pulmonologists
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Healthy aging is about more than your heart, brain, or joints—keeping your lungs in tip-top shape is important too. Here's what doctors recommend for easy breathing.
Quest and LabCorp Are Offering Coronavirus Antibody Testing—But Should You Really Get One?
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These two diagnostic testing giants aren't the only ones in the antibody testing business.
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