Katie Camero

‘Death is not a mystery’: what happens to your body when you’re dying? Experts say knowing more about death – or ‘death literacy’ – can actually help quell fears of dying

‘Death is not a mystery’ -- What happens to your body when you’re dying? Experts say knowing more about death – or ‘death literacy’ – can actually help quell fears of dying, by @katie-cam.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/wellness/202... via @theguardian.com

Nat Geo's ultimate guide to ‘touching grass’ We're something of an expert in the art of reconnecting with the outdoors. Here’s our ultimate guide to what the chronically online call “touching grass.”

You might have seen the phrase "touch grass" on social media used as a wake-up call for people to put their devices down and go outside.

What sounds like (and kind of is) an insult to the chronically online is actually some pretty good advice🌳

www.nationalgeographic.com/health/artic...

Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? It’s back. The 2014 social media trend put the spotlight on unanswered questions and needed treatments for ALS. Will its return help? We asked the father of one of the original Ice Bucket Challenge founders.

The Ice Bucket Challenge is back, but this time, it's for mental health.

I spoke with Pat Quinn, father of the late Pat Quinn, one of the original Ice Bucket Challenge’s three co-founders, and others from the ALS community, to see how they feel about it.

Can You Reverse Tooth Decay?

First piece with the New York Times is out.

Sure, we know we can prevent tooth decay, but can we reverse it? Read on to find out 😉

Hopping on here to shout from the rooftops that employers are missing out on real, diverse talent by 1). leasing offices only in NYC or DC and 2). requiring in-person work to stay on Zoom + Slack all day.

It's frustrating that I, and many others, can't find journo work post-layoff because of RTO.

Does a Measles Infection Protect Against Cancer and Heart Disease? HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed it does, but science says otherwise

Measles does NOT protect you against cancer, heart disease, or atopic conditions, contrary to what RFKJ claims.

Here's a dive into the case reports and observational studies that are likely being misinterpreted.

You used to be close – but are you a ‘fringe friend’ now? It’s not fun to realize you may be an ‘always welcome but never invited’ pal. But experts say it’s not all bad

Making friends as an adult is hard, but dropping to "fringe friend" status with a former bestie, well, hurts. But it's really not all that!! (no, really!)

My latest with @us.theguardian.com 👭

Congrats, Mark! This is awesome news!

5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery: What scientists have learned Why do some people develop disabling chronic conditions after the initial viral infection?

Since the World Health Organization characterized Covid as a pandemic in March 2020, scientists don’t fully understand why some people develop disabling chronic conditions after the initial viral infection.

This Is How Measles Kills Measles is known for its characteristic rash, but it can have serious respiratory and neurologic complications.

Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico now number over 250, with two deaths being linked to the outbreak. (For comparison, the US had 285 cases of measles in all of 2024).

Measles isn't just a rash. For @wired.com, I wrote about why the disease can be so deadly: www.wired.com/story/this-i...

What to know about vitamin A and the measles In the CDC’s first public statement on the measles outbreak, it suggested vitamin A as a type of supportive care.

It took the CDC several week to say anything publicly about the measles outbreak in Texas. When it finally did, it mentioned vitamin A, which has been long touted by antivax groups for measles. Here's what to know:

5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery: What scientists have learned Why do some people develop disabling chronic conditions after the initial viral infection?

Five years later, experts still don't fully understand what causes long Covid, how to test for it, or how to treat it.

“We’re building the boat while we’re at sea, trying to figure it out together [with patients] … but we absolutely need to build on the progress we’ve already made.”

My latest:

Why is the flu so bad this year? Experts cite several factors, including the strains in circulation, vaccination rates and possible waning immunity from masking and social distancing during the Covid pandemic.

Amid one of the most severe #flu seasons in the last decade, #wastewater data shows a “steady increase” in concentrations for Flu B.

Learn more from @katie-cam.bsky.social with @nbcnews.com: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Why is the flu so bad this year? Experts cite several factors, including the strains in circulation, vaccination rates and possible waning immunity from masking and social distancing during the Covid pandemic.

Why is the flu so bad this year?
by @katie-cam.bsky.social

Painkillers don’t work as well for women. Here’s why. The one-size-fits-all approach to pain management should be a thing of the past. But we’re still not there yet.

For NatGeo, I explored the science behind one frustrating truth: Women experience pain differently (and more often + intensely) than men, and by default, they don’t respond to treatments as well.

Overuse of muscle-building products associated with body image condition Canadian researchers explored how the pressure to meet muscular body standards may drive young people to use supplements more often.

My latest for @nbcnews.com 💪

Muscle-building supplements are associated with body dysmorphia, especially among boys and young men.

Using supplements isn’t “inherently problematic." Once started, though, “it’s kind of like a Pandora’s box."

Airlines sue to overturn rule against breaking wheelchairs Major carriers are trying to overturn a Biden-era policy that ended decades of mistreatment.

Five major airlines are suing to overturn a rule from then-Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg that actually holds airlines accountable for damaging disabled people's wheelchairs. New from me at @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Hey, are you eligible for another four free Covid tests? You might want to order in case the Trump admin tries again to destroy them and take down the site. Thanks to these two WaPo reporters for helping to put some brakes on

The number of people who now have to collect unemployment after all of these federal, media, and tech layoffs is mind blowing.

As someone who is collecting myself, I’m truly so scared those funds will dry up.

Here's what dopamine, the 'happy hormone,' actually does Dopamine rushes, withdrawals, and detoxes are trending among wellness gurus online. But experts say the science behind the trendy phrases doesn’t hold up.

After a restful two months, I’m back in the freelance game.

For NatGeo, I explored what dopamine does in our bodies. Spoiler: It doesn’t actually make you feel good, it makes you want to feel good.

(If you don’t have a subscription, I suggest you get one! Only $30 for an entire year❣️)

Thank you so much, Tony

What to Know About ME/CFS, a Complex Condition That Involves Crushing Fatigue and So Much More Above all, it’s important that you don’t push through your symptoms.

Last story with SELF is live, & I’m glad it’s about a condition that deserves more attention.

It was a dream to focus much of my time on disability + chronic illness. Idk what my future as a journo looks like, but I hope to do more of this work soon.

#mecfs

Thank you for sharing, Ryan! I appreciate it

thanks ❤️‍🩹

Well, I was just laid off from SELF. Please send any health or wellness reporter leads 💗 sending love to my fellow Conde coworkers who also lost their jobs today.

Here's one to read. Be nice and charitable with your time because of the selfish (joking) health benefits. www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

Some Cancer Treatments Can Cause Early Menopause. Here’s What to Know Whether it's temporary or lifelong, there are ways to find relief from your symptoms.

Most folks with a period transition into menopause sometime between the ages 45 and 55. But medical menopause can mean this process begins well before age 45.

Here's a digestible breakdown for @selfmagazine.bsky.social about how some cancer treatments can lead to early menopause.

side note: This art is AMAZING

6 Things to Know About the Shingles Vaccine This infection is painful and can be quite serious, so it's absolutely worth avoiding.

There isn’t a microbe out there that doesn’t suck. But one sneaky virus can be particularly awful: Varicella zoster, which causes shingles.

This painful skin infection is not discussed often enough. So let's change that! And remember: Shingles doesn't have to be on your getting older bingo card.

5 Reasons Your Chest Hurts That Have Nothing to Do With Your Heart Don't immediately assume the worst—something relatively harmless could be at play.

Chest pain is one of those symptoms that immediately makes you think the worst: that maybe you’re having a heart attack. But there are many reasons you may feel discomfort, pressure, or tightness in your chest that have nothing to do with your ticker.

Here's a list of some of the more common ones🫀