Kim Schewitz is a Junior Health Reporter who covers health news and trends, psychology, relationships, women's health, nutrition, and marginalized communities.
She is a gold standard NCTJ qualified journalist with a degree in French and Spanish from the University of Bristol, and has previously written for VICE, The i paper, and GLAMOUR UK.
You can find her on Twitter or get in touch at kschewitz@businessinsider.com.
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2024-10-05T09:02:02Z
3 common myths about supplements that prevent people from improving their health, according to the US' top expert
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