Kristen Mascia

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Kristen is a writer, reporter, and editor who covers health and wellness, among other topics. Her work has appeared in the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Parents, Good Housekeeping, and many other publications. She lives with her family in Connecticut.

The Latest from Kristen Mascia

How does weight gain actually work in our bodies?

Weight Loss

How does weight gain actually work in our bodies?

The old story of calories in and out is an incomplete explanation for why we gain or lose weight. Here’s the latest on the physiology of obesity

March 3, 2023

8 mins read

Rich Joseph, MD

8 mins read

Why glucose matters to COVID-19 outcomes

Why glucose matters to COVID-19 outcomes

Evidence is clear that SARS-CoV-2 can trigger blood sugar problems, even in people without diabetes, and that high glucose worsens COVID outcomes.

March 31, 2022

12 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

12 min read