I’m Carlos Richards, an independent health and medical journalist reporting on mental health, psychology, public health and medicine.

Independent Health and Medical Writer

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Health writing

I write about medicine and science the way it actually affects people — clear, accurate, and honest about the parts that don't fit neatly. No jargon standing in for understanding. No softened truths that leave you less informed than you started.

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Medical Writing

I write about medicine and science the way it actually affects people clear, accurate, and honest about the parts that don't fit neatly. No jargon standing in for understanding, no softened truths that leave you less informed than you started.

Portfolio

I'm a health and medical journalist who translates complex medical and scientific information into clear, accurate, human-centered stories. 
Take a look through my portfolio to see the reporting behind that claim.

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Carlos Richards

I build my stories on a disciplined evidence-mapping process, carefully evaluating research and sources before translating the findings into clear, accurate, and accessible reporting for readers.

Carlos Richards

Health and Medical Writer
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WELCOME!

I'm Carlos Richards an independent Health and Medical Journalist specializing in clear, evidence base reporting and storytelling.

Carlos Richards is a health and medical journalist who turns complex medical and scientific information into clear, accurate, human-centered stories.

He’s the founder of Writer On-Site, an editorial studio covering mental health and public health policy for outlets and healthcare organizations alike. See his portfolio for the reporting behind the byline.

Take a look through his portfolio to see that reporting in practice.

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