Journalist

Caroline Catherman

Caroline Catherman is the Health reporter for the Orlando Sentinel. She earned her master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University in 2021 after graduating from Emory University in 2020 with degrees in Psychology and English. She previously worked in public health research and is the first author of a published study.

Dr. Richard Pratley (right) does work for a diabetes study at AdventHealth’s Translational Research Institute in Orlando, Fla. (Courtesy of AdventHealth)

Ozempic may help fight kidney disease, study finds

June 5, 2024 at 12:28 p.m.

As chronic kidney disease rises nationwide, a new study partially conducted in Orlando suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could be part of the solution.

In this photo illustration a 10 pack and one dose bottle of measles, mumps and rubella virus vaccine, made by MERCK, sits on a counter at the Salt Lake County Health Department on April 26, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo Illustration by George Frey/Getty Images)

Measles Q&A: Do I need a booster? And other answers

March 4, 2024 at 11:25 a.m.

Recent cases of measles have many wondering whether they are safe from the highly infectious disease. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions.

Patricia Brown, vice president of clinical operations at CNS Healthcare in Orlando, in one of the clinic’s patient therapy rooms used for the treatment of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

These Florida researchers are giving depressed, anxious people psychedelics

October 19, 2023 at 12:35 p.m.

Historically stigmatized, psychedelics like LSD and magic mushrooms are rebounding in both research and recreational use.

A man and woman sit together holding small dogs.

For Florida couple, Alzheimer’s isn’t just a tragedy, it’s a love story

June 5, 2023 at 1:06 p.m.

Francisco Rios is a member of a small club that no one wants to join.

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