Kaitlin Sullivan

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Title: Freelance health and science journalist
Education: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Expertise: genetics, cancer, Covid-19, environmental health, heart health, inflammatory bowel disease, sexual and reproductive health
  • Award-winning health and science journalist

Experience

Kaitlin Sullivan is a health and science journalist based in Colorado. She's a contributor to NBC News and has reported for NPR, The Guardian, VICE and Popular Science, among others. She's been part of multiple award-winning investigations into health topics including the international medical device industry and maternal mortality in New York City.

There is always something new to learn.

Education

Kaitlin has a master's degree in health and science reporting from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.

About Health

Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.

Latest from Kaitlin Sullivan
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Could a Blood Test Help Detect Anxiety Disorders?
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Study Finds the Mediterranean Lifestyle, Not Just Diet, May Improve Heart Health
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Study: Too Little or Too Much Sleep May Increase Your Chance of Infection
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IBD Symptoms May Show Up Years Before Clinical Diagnosis, Study Shows
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An Additional 500 Steps Daily Lowers Cardiovascular Disease Risk for Older Adults
Woman getting a mammogram
MRIs May Detect Cancer in Dense Breasts Better Than Mammograms—Should You Get One?
woman on couch experiencing abdominal pain
Does Gravity Cause IBS? What to Know About One Surprising New Theory
multiple alcoholic drinks on a table.
Naltrexone: How Taking a Pill May Help Curb Binge Drinking
healthcare provider swabbing senior male for viruses
Is It COVID, Flu, or RSV? Here's How to Really Know What's Making You Sick
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A New Fast-Acting Pill for Postpartum Depression May Soon Be Available
woman having blood pressure measured by physician
Most People Don't Know What a Normal or Healthy Blood Pressure Is, Study Shows
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Breast Cancer Survival Rates Have Steadily Improved for Women—But Not for Men
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Study: Many People Don't Follow Up With a Colonoscopy After a Positive Stool Test
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Why You Shouldn't Use Tap Water in Humidifiers, Neti Pots, or Other Home Medical Devices
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Is Paxlovid Still Effective Against New COVID Variants?
older woman practicing yoga in living room
Study: Adding Yoga to a Regular Exercise Routine May Help Improve Cardiovascular Health
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A Few Quick Bursts of Physical Activity Each Day May Lead to a Longer Life, Study Shows
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Drinking Alcohol Increases Cancer Risk—But Very Few Americans Are Aware of the Link
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FDA Approves First Fecal Transplant Therapy for Recurrent C. Diff Infection
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Cold Plunging Is All Over TikTok—But Is It Safe?
family gathering at table for holiday meal
7 Tips to Keep Your Guests (and Yourself) Healthy During Holiday Gatherings
healthcare provider reading mammogram results to patient.
Benign Breast Lumps May Increase Breast Cancer Risk in the Long Term, Research Shows
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Is Mouth Taping Dangerous? Why Experts Warn Against Trying TikTok's Latest Trend
Illustration of a man showing the doctor shingles on his lower back.
Having Shingles May Increase Long-Term Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke