Before becoming a freelance journalist and photographer, Andrea Smith was the managing editor of Ladue News, St. Louis Best Bridal, and ABODE magazines. Her work has appeared in those publications and in The Associated Press, Out & About magazine, and Delaware Today. Although her reporting covers a variety of topics, she particularly enjoys discovering new and convenient ways to improve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. She enjoys traveling and photographing people, especially at the beach or in New York City.
From a life-saving heart procedure to a groundbreaking transplant and a spinal cord injury that uncovered a hidden artistic talent, three local patients reflect on the resilience, innovation, and care that shaped their recoveries.
A new clinical trial at WashU Medicine is studying whether exercise can help preserve muscle mass and improve physical function in women taking medications such as Wegovy.
From AI-assisted writing assignments to master’s programs and extended reality labs, local universities are helping students navigate generative artificial intelligence with curiosity, caution, and an eye toward the future workforce.