Dana G Smith, PhD
Health + Science Writer
I’m an award-winning health and science writer with nearly a decade of experience, plus a PhD in psychology. I’ve worked as a full-time freelancer, a magazine staff writer, a university press officer, and a scientific researcher. I’ve covered everything from COVID and CRISPR to mental health and the microbiome for The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Scientific American, and more.
Latest Articles
How to Tell the Difference Between Regular Distraction and A.D.H.D.
The New York Times
New Execution Method Touted as More ‘Humane,’ But Evidence Is Lacking
Scientific American
Beyond Tired: Why Fatigue Sets In and How To Tackle It
New Scientist
If You Already Had Omicron, Do You Still Need the New COVID Vaccine Booster?
Fast Company
A Mutated Virus, Anti-Vaxxers and a Vulnerable Population: How Polio Returned to the US
The Guardian