Madeleine Holcombe

Madeline Holcombe is a Science and Wellness Writer at CNN Digital, where she covers national news with a focus on health, science, and well-being. She joined CNN as a researcher for the Trending team before becoming an associate writer. Her career trajectory shows a consistent focus on translating complex health topics into accessible stories, with notable work spanning sleep science, metabolic health, and psychological well-being. Holcombe's reporting often bridges academic research and public understanding, exemplified by articles on reparenting techniques for emotional healing, global flourishing studies during economic hardships, and early dementia risk factors linked to metabolic syndrome. She frequently addresses societal pressures around body image and diet culture, as seen in her personal essay about overcoming food shame.