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Maura Hohman

Senior Health Editor

Maura Hohman is the senior health editor for TODAY.com and has been covering health and wellness news and trends since 2015, when she graduated from journalism school. Her byline has appeared on TODAY, NBC News, US News & World Report, People, Everyday Health, WhatToExpect.com, History.com and more. Her interests include women's health, racial health disparities, mental health and COVID-19.

Maura Hohman is the senior health editor for TODAY.com and has been covering health and wellness news and trends since 2015, when she graduated from journalism school. Her byline has appeared on TODAY, NBC News, US News & World Report, People, Everyday Health, WhatToExpect.com, History.com and more. Her interests include women's health, racial health disparities, mental health and COVID-19.

Latest from Maura Hohman

What is the healthiest butter you can buy? A dietitian shares her top 2 picks

Few foods have sparked as much debate as butter and its health attributes.
4d ago

Which sodas contain BVO? After FDA bans food additive, avoid these products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is banning the use of a food additive known as brominated vegetable oil after the agency concluded that it is no longer safe to consume.
8d ago

Céline Dion suffers 'unimaginable' medical crisis in documentary: Her doctor explains what happened

Céline Dion experiences a severe stiff person syndrome crisis on camera during her documentary, 'I Am: Celine Dion.' Her doctor explains what happened.

Brooke Shields, 59, reveals her current go-to workout that's been giving her fast results

After turning 59 years old in late May, Brooke Shields knows she can’t approach fitness the same way she did in her younger years.
18d ago

Donald Sutherland dies at 88: Cause of death is 'long illness'

Actor Donald Sutherland, who starred in "Hunger Games", "MASH" and more, has died. His family revealed his cause of death in a statement on June 20, 2024.

Chris Meloni opens up about Lyme disease battle in his family: 'Completely debilitating'

After one of family members was diagnosed with Lyme disease, actor Chris Meloni had a lot of questions, but he knew one thing for sure: Life as he knew it had changed.
62d ago

Kim Kardashian shocks fans with tiny waist at Met Gala. What do health experts say?

Kim Kardashian's waist in her Maison Margiela dress at the 2024 Met Gala was certainly one of the most memorable looks to hit the red carpet.

The mini stepper is going viral for being a cheap and effective workout. Is it worth the hype?

Mini steppers are going viral on TikTok for weight loss. Do they actually work? An honest review of the pros and cons and how long to use it to see results.
88d ago

What kind of cancer did O.J. Simpson have? Former NFL star dies at age 76

O.J. Simpson had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy treatment earlier this year, according to reports.

4 best ways to view the solar eclipse safely without glasses

Can you watch the solar eclipse without glasses? You can make DIY glasses or use a colander or mirror. Here are the best ways to safely watch the eclipse.

Kate Middleton is undergoing preventive chemotherapy for cancer: What does that mean?

Kate Middleton is undergoing preventive chemotherapy after a cancer diagnosis. What's preventive chemotherapy? What do we know about the type of cancer she has?