Cathy Cassata

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Title: Health and Wellness Writer
Education: Dominican University, University of Chicago
Expertise: Health, Mental Health, Medical News, Inspiring People
  • Writer with over 10 years of experience covering topics in health and wellness.
  • Published in Healthline, Everyday Health, HuffPost, and more.

Experience

For more than 10 years, Cathy Cassata has written stories about health, mental health, medical news, and inspiring people. She has interviewed hundreds of experts from a wide range of backgrounds, including physicians, psychologists, sociologists, researchers, and scientists, as well as everyday people about their personal health journeys. With an aptitude for listening to others, asking thought-provoking questions, and writing with empathy and accuracy, Cathy crafts stories worth reading.

As a health writer, I listen to a person’s story for an hour, write about it for four to five hours, and keep it with me for the rest of my life.

Education

Cathy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English writing and political science from Dominican University in River Forest, Ill. She also obtained an editing certificate from the University of Chicago.

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 Cathy Cassata

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The 3 Biggest Misconceptions About Pancreatic Cancer—Knowing These Could Save Your Life
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Signs You’re Stuck in a ‘Functional Freeze’—And How to Get Out of It
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Drinking This Many Cups of Coffee Each Day Could Put Your Heart Health at Risk
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Many Patients Stop Weight Management Drugs Too Soon—Here’s Why That Concerns Doctors
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'Are You Ready For It?' New Study Shows Taylor Swift's Positive Impact on Fans' Body Image
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Can Grilling Meat Raise Your Cancer Risk? Experts Weigh In
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SSRIs and Heat: Why Doctors Are Urging People on Antidepressants to Keep Cool This Summer
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Scalp Psoriasis
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New Research Shows Brief Anger May Affect Your Heart Health—But Is the Emotion Ever a Good Thing?
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The Ultimate Guide to Sleep Sounds: Pink Noise, Brown Noise, and White Noise, Explained
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'Eldest Daughter Syndrome': Can Birth Order and Gender Really Affect Your Personality?
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Popular Weight Loss and Diabetes Drugs May Also Help Alleviate Sleep Apnea Symptoms
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How Is Psoriasis Diagnosed?
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What Causes Psoriasis?
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How Is Hyperhidrosis Treated?
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Do You Really Need to Do a Liver Cleanse? Here's What Experts Really Think
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Does Ozempic Lower the Risk of Colorectal Cancer? Here’s What to Know
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Study: People with Dairy Sensitivities May Have a Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
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Heavy Metals Found in Chocolate: Study Sheds Light on Lead, Cadmium in Some Products
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What to Know Before Taking Obesity Drugs While on Birth Control
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Food Safety Experts Share 18 Things They’d Never Do In Their Own Kitchens
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Are Face Masks Coming Back? What Experts Want You to Know
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Taking Certain Painkillers With Birth Control May Increase Risk of Blood Clots
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What Are the Symptoms of the New COVID EG.5 'Eris' Variant?