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

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Latest from Kaitlin Sullivan

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Black Kitchen Utensils May Be Exposing You to Harmful Chemicals, New Study Warns
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Major Error Found in Viral Black Plastic Study—Should You Still Ditch Your Spatula, Takeout Containers?
air pollution over LA
Researchers Uncover Surprising Connection Between Air Pollution and Lupus
Aerial view of a neighborhood
How Your Neighborhood Might Affect Your Breast Cancer Outcome
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Report: High Fluoride Levels Linked to Lower IQ in Children
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EPA Says Some 9 Million Lines of Lead Pipes Must Be Removed—What This Could Mean For You
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This Popular Ingredient Might Make You Age Faster, Study Shows
healthcare provider swabbing senior male for viruses
What's the Difference Between COVID-19, the Flu, and RSV?
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Can You Still Use an Expired COVID Test?
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Is Paxlovid Effective Against COVID-19 Variants?
Close up shot of Asian female doctor giving a muslim patient the shot of vaccine. The doctor wearing a face shield, surgical mask and surgical gloves for safety protection.
What Are COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Side Effects?
Daughter embracing her mother, a cancer patient.
New Research Predicts Generation X Could Have 'Unacceptably High' Cancer Rates
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Study Finds Cannabis Use Linked to More Severe COVID Infections—Here’s Why
Man pouring light blue mouthwash into a cap.
Could Using Listerine Every Day Be Bad for Your Health?
healthcare provider reading mammogram results to patient.
Does Benign Breast Disease Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer?
Woman talking to a doctor.
IUD Insertion Is Often Painful—Can a New Tool Help?
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New Study Links Tattoos With Increased Risk of Blood Cancer—Here’s What to Know
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Should You Ever Go Outside Without Sunscreen? Here's What Dermatologists Say
Scientists studying microplastics.
Microplastics Have Been Found Throughout the Human Body—Here's What You Need to Know
Man driving a car.
Flame Retardants Lurking in Your Car Could Increase Exposure to Carcinogens, Study Shows
Senior Asian man sleeping with one hand on his chin and his arm across his forehead.
Good Sleep Habits May Offset Some Genetic Risks for Heart Disease, Study Finds
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What Is Face Yoga?
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EPA Sets Limits on 'Forever Chemicals' in Tap Water—Here's How That Will Affect You
women smoking e-cigarettes
Study: E-Cigarette Use Associated with Higher Risk of Heart Failure