Madeline Holcombe - Writer, CNN Science and Wellness
Madeline Holcombe
Writer, CNN Science and Wellness
Madeline Holcombe is a writer for CNN Science and Wellness.
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3 in 5 families are short-order cooks for picky kids. Here’s what to do instead
Apr 23, 2024
A family sits down to dinner, and the kids are staring daggers at the vegetables on their plate. Do you make them a separate meal? Experts say they have an alternative.
Why everyone is crying to Taylor’s breakup songs
Apr 22, 2024
Taylor Swift’s awaited album delves into her painful breakup. Experts explain why people appreciate those tear-jerking songs and what they can learn from them.
What to do if your kid is bullied about their weight online, according to experts
Apr 17, 2024
The more time your teens spend on social media, the greater the chances they will be bullied for their weight, study shows. Experts share how to help.
Exercise changes the brain in a way that helps heart health, especially for people with depression
Apr 15, 2024
Research has long shown that exercise reduces heart disease risk, but a new study finds the connection between the two may be a decrease in the brain’s stress signals.
Greater numbers of younger people got permanent contraception after Dobbs decision, study finds
Apr 12, 2024
When federal abortion protections went away, significantly more younger adults got permanent contraception procedures, a study found. Here’s what the trend reveals.
Gen Z is less happy than the rest of us. Here is what would make a difference
Apr 10, 2024
A new survey shows that Generation Z is less happy than previous generations were. Experts share how sleep and a sense of purpose can turn that around.
A drink now may impact you more than it would years ago. Here’s why that’s a problem
Apr 5, 2024
Drinking affects people differently as they age. And the health risks of alcohol in the older population are large, experts say.
3 questions you need to ask yourself about your diet
Apr 2, 2024
Fatphobia dominates some diets while others focus on choices for health and longevity. Experts explain how to figure out whether the way you eat is too restrictive.
Regular exercise is associated with less insomnia, study shows
Mar 27, 2024
Regular exercise has so many health benefits, and treating insomnia could be added to that list, according to a new study.
How to talk to kids about a cancer diagnosis, according to experts
Mar 25, 2024
When Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced her cancer diagnosis, her priority was to talk about it with her children. Experts share the best ways to do it.
Smoking may lead to more belly fat, a new study suggests. Here’s why that’s concerning
Mar 21, 2024
Smoking cigarettes could put more than the lungs and heart at risk. Smoking increases belly fat that may lead to other serious diseases, new research suggests.
The bright side of divorce, according to experts
Mar 19, 2024
Divorce doesn’t have to only be heartbreak, custody battles and bitter ex-spouses. Experts explain how you can work toward building something new in the wake.
Marriage rates are up, and divorce rates are down, new data shows
Mar 19, 2024
After Covid-19 lockdowns, 2022 was a year of marriages, according to new data.
About
Madeline Holcombe is a writer for CNN Science and Wellness. Holcombe was previously an associate writer for CNN Digital covering national news. Previously, she worked with CNN’s Trending team and was a researcher for CNN’s The Row. She graduated from Emory University and was born and raised in Southern California.
