Katie MacBride
Katie MacBride is a health science reporter for Inverse. She covers mental health, the pandemic, drugs, and basically anything that affects the body.
Prior to joining the Inverse team, she wrote for Vice News, Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, and Playboy, among other publications. In 2018, Katie was a story and field producer for Weediatrics, a documentary about the pediatric use of medical cannabis. In 2015, she and some friends started Anxy, a magazine about mental health.
Prior to her forays into journalism, Katie was a public librarian. When she’s not working, Katie can be found hanging out with her dog, rewatching TV shows she’s seen a million times, reading, and going to Lake Tahoe as much as humanly possible. She also spends way too much time on Twitter, where you can follow her @msmacb.
A drug for erectile dysfunction could effectively treat a deadly brain disease
And it’s already FDA approved.
Why are scientists worried about omicron? 5 vital facts about the variant
There’s a lot we don’t know.
Covid-19 and the holiday season: Tests, travel, and vaccine questions answered
There are ways to minimize your risk of contracting or transmitting Covid-19 over the holiday season.
Magic mushroom study suggests psilocybin may reverse alcohol-induced brain damage
The psychedelic could also tamp down cravings for alcohol.
Does smell training work for Covid-19 anosmia? Here's what scientists know
Covid-19 has caused 1.6 million Americans to lose their sense for longer than six months.
Covid-19: We're already forgetting the best lesson from the 1918 pandemic
There are individual and collective dangers to this forced amnesia.
“Aharon said it was healing:” How psychedelic therapy was undermined by abuse
Does scream therapy work?
The real science behind the controversial method.
Can fasting be good for you? Two studies reveal how it changes the body
Here’s why the eating pattern can result in health benefits.
How excited should you be about the Covid pill? 7 critical questions answered
The Merck drug could become the first antiviral pill for Covid-19.
Myocarditis and Covid-19 vaccines: A cardiologist says what you need to know
The jury's still out about one specific population.
Sleep and psychiatric diagnoses: Scientists explain a complicated link
New research illustrates the strength of the connection between mental health and sleep.
To boost or not to boost: 10 questions about Covid-19 boosters answered
There's a lot of conflicting information about Covid-19 booster shots. Here's what you need to know.
Doctors say how to untangle mental and sexual health
Medical professionals unravel the complex link between sexual and mental health.
Psychedelic therapy can work better if this element is in the mix — study
Scientists examine why psilocybin and music are such a powerful combination.
Scientists achieve a remarkable breakthrough for treatment-resistant depression
Deep brain stimulation for depression has yielded mixed results. These researchers think they've fixed the problem.
Ted Lasso's focus on therapy is its greatest gift
Psychologists say Ted Lasso's skepticism of therapy helps address mental health, mental illness, and questions about therapy.
One of human biology’s biggest mysteries just had its breakthrough moment
Why do identical twins exist?
What mental health experts say people get wrong about divorce
Is a “painless” divorce possible? Experts say that’s the wrong question.
What’s in Covid-19 vaccines? Hint: no microchips
A simple breakdown of every ingredient in the Covid-19 vaccines.
