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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

4d 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?
28d ago

Christina Applegate addresses whether she'll return to acting amid MS battle: 'I do miss that'

Christina Applegate has a new podcast with Jamie-Lynn Sigler where she talks about her illness, MS, and shares how she is doing. Applegate speaks about acting.
43d ago

Psychotherapist Esther Perel reveals the No. 1 skill couples need to survive in the future

Esther Perel announced her US tour, which kicks off in April. Tickets are on sale Jan. 26. The psychotherapist talks to TODAY about the future of relationships.
54d ago

She needs a surrogate to have a baby. After Alabama's IVF ruling, her embryo transfer was canceled

The Alabama IVF ruling on embryos caused one couple's transfer to be canceled. What does it mean for the future of IVF and fertility treatment in the US?

What's the latest with the mystery dog illness that starts with a cough? What to know

Vets are looking into a mystery dog illness in 2023, which may be a virus. It's going around the U.S. and can be fatal. What to know about symptoms, prevention.

Toby Keith's cause of death is stomach cancer: What to know about the singer's illness

Toby Keith's cause of death is stomach cancer. He was diagnosed in 2021. Know the symptoms and causes of stomach cancer.
74d ago

The 1 motto couples in ‘great relationships’ live by, according to leading love researchers

Anyone who's been in love knows the feeling: Your heart starts to quicken, your cheeks heat up, your stomach flip-flops and you struggle to form words as your mind goes blank with... anger.

Jessica Biel reveals her ‘simple’ hack to save time in the shower. But is it hygienic?

Jessica Biel recently ate a blood orange in the shower at the recommendation of her TikTok followers as part of what she's calling her "movement" to get more people to eat in the shower.
89d ago

Immunity cubes are going viral for preventing illness. A dietitian explains if they really work

Immunity cubes, made with orange, lemons, turmeric, ginger and more, are popular on social media to boost the immune system. Do the work? Experts explain.