Kristen Rogers - Writer, CNN Wellness
Kristen Rogers
Writer, CNN Wellness
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Cottage cheese is having a moment, deservedlyOct 22, 2026Cottage cheese has regained popularity as a dietary staple. And it’s probably a good idea, if you like that sort of thing. -
The Taylor Frankie Paul video has sparked talk about intimate partner violence. Know early warning signsOct 20, 2026A study has identified 16 early warning signs that could predict a partner becoming abusive later. -
Memoir by Nicole Brown Simpson’s sister spotlights warning signs of abusive relationshipsOct 6, 2026A new memoir by Denise Brown, sister of the late Nicole Brown Simpson, explains the signs of an abusive relationship and how loved ones can help. -
What’s the difference between kratom and drugs like 7-OH? Explaining the products found near dead Ole Miss studentsOct 3, 2026The kratom-related products found in the late Ole Miss students’ rooms contain the semisynthetic compounds MGM-15, 7-OH and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl. -
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DEA makes kratom-related compounds Schedule I substances on an emergency basisAug 31, 2026The US Drug Enforcement Administration has made three synthetic versions of a kratom compound Schedule I substances on an emergency basis. -
Always tired? Leaving your ‘loops’ open may be the unexpected causeAug 24, 2026Procrastinating on some tasks may feel harmless, but the perpetual mental hum of unfinished business may cause more stress than you realize. -
Avoiding 3 things during middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 yearsAug 5, 2026How you manage three health factors may affect your risk of developing dementia sooner rather than later, a new study has found. -
‘Whataboutism’ makes the internet exhausting. Why people think this wayJul 16, 2026“Bean soup theory” refers to people thinking all content they see online should apply to them. Here’s why this is happening and how to grow out of that mindset. -
Even high amounts of coffee may lower your risk for liver diseaseJul 1, 2026Drinking coffee may lower your risk for liver cancer and other liver disease, according to a new study. -
How to cool down without ACJun 29, 2026No air conditioning? Here are 14 methods for cooling your body and buffering your house from the outside heat. -
The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaosJun 8, 2026Eating late at night may compound the harmful impacts of stress on your digestive health and gut microbiome, according to recent research. -
Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with mental disorders. The number has been growingMay 21, 2026Nearly 1.2 billion people had a mental disorder in 2023, a new study has found — reflecting a 95.5% increase since 1990. -
Antidepressants and pregnancy: What parents-to-be should know about ADHD, autism risksMay 18, 2026Antidepressant use before and during pregnancy has little to no association with higher odds of ADHD or autism in children, a new study has found.
About
Kristen Rogers is a writer for CNN Wellness, covering topics such as mental health, brain function, sleep, fitness, relationships, antidepressants, food additives, gastrointestinal health, and gender and sexuality. She also writes for CNN Style.
Rogers previously worked as a freelance associate writer and intern for CNN Features, and as an intern for CNN Health. Before joining CNN, she interned for Georgia Public Broadcasting’s digital news department. Rogers holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Georgia State University in Atlanta, where she did news and investigative reporting for the university’s The Signal newspaper.
Rogers also serves as a member of the National Association of Black Journalists’ Health & Science Task Force, which works to promote diversity and editorial education in health and science journalism. As a 2024 National Press Foundation fellow, Rogers deepened her expertise on trends, data and coverage regarding workplace mental health.
