I cut my journalistic teeth at newspapers. But the same core group of skills I honed as a boots-on-the-ground reporter − insightful interviewing, meticulous researching and hitting my deadline, every time − are just as relevant to my health and medical writing business. From long-form features to pithy research-based pieces to celebrity profiles − with the occasional detour to compelling lifestyle topics − my work has explored nearly every corner of physical and mental health.