
Kathleen Lees
Kathleen is a freelance writer and an English as a second language teacher. She holds an undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a graduate degree in journalism from Syracuse University. She’s written for numerous publications, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Columbia Missourian, and St. Louis Public Radio. She also loves writing and editing technical copy, and some of her work has been featured in the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Columbia University Medical Center Newsroom.
Latest articles by Kathleen Lees

Benefits of Eating Fish During Pregnancy May Outweigh Mercury Risk
By Kathleen Lees published
Eating fish during pregnancy may be good for a baby's brain, a new study finds.

All US Adults Should Be Screened for Depression, Panel Recommends
By Kathleen Lees published
Should you be screened for depression? Here's new advice.

Can Your BMI Predict How Long You'll Live?
By Kathleen Lees published
Many people would face the lowest risk of dying if their BMI was 26 -- which is considered overweight, new research suggests.

Progesterone May Not Lower Risk of Repeated Miscarriage
By Kathleen Lees published
Progesterone supplements do not lower the risk of miscarriage in women who have suffered from repeated miscarriages in the past, a new study finds.

Daily Dose of Walnuts Linked to Health Improvements
By Kathleen Lees published
Eating walnuts might improve your metabolic health, a new study suggests.

The Science of Sugar: Is Corn Syrup the Same?
By Kathleen Lees published
Do high-fructose corn syrup and sugar have the same effects on human health? A lawsuit is now considering the question. Here's what the science says.

Baby's New Leukemia Treatment Could Help Others with Cancer
By Kathleen Lees published
A new technology that edits the genes within a cell was used recently to treat a baby with leukemia. The treatment may one day be used to treat other types of cancers, experts say.

Rare Multistate Outbreaks Cause the Most Foodborne Illness Deaths, CDC Says
By Kathleen Lees published
Only a few outbreaks of illness related to food yearly spread beyond a single state. But the outbreaks that affect people in multiple states account for a higher number of deaths, a new report finds.

Low-Fat Diets Are Not Better for Weight Loss
By Kathleen Lees published
If you want to lose weight, a low-fat diet is no better than a higher-fat diets with the same amount of calories, a new study finds.

11 Moles on Your Arm May Signal Higher Melanoma Risk
By Kathleen Lees published
People who have 11 or more moles on one of their arms could have a higher risk of the deadly skin cancer melanoma, according to a new study.

Ebola May Stay in Survivors' Semen for Many Months
By Kathleen Lees published
It's possible that people could spread Ebola many months after they have recovered from the deadly viral disease, a new study suggests.
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