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Sarah Todd

Sarah Todd

Reporter, Commercial Determinants of Health

Sarah Todd covers commercial determinants of health — how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans' bodies and minds. Her interests include ultra-processed foods; smoke-free tobacco; and wellness trends like perimenopause products and peptides. Her work has been recognized by The Newswomen's Club of New York and the National Headliner Awards.

Sarah joined STAT in October 2022 as an assignment editor and previously worked at the business publication Quartz. You can reach Sarah via email or send confidential tips to sarahlizchar.47 on Signal. She lives in New York with her son and rescue dog, Daisy.

Journalistic ethics: Sarah adheres to the standards outlined in the STAT ethics policy. STAT is committed to truth, accuracy, impartiality, and transparency in our reporting.