Vidya Rao
Vidya Rao is a freelance writer and multimedia content creator with more than a decade of experience specializing in wellness, food and small business journalism. She's passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices.
Vidya contributes to a variety of publications, having written for Square, Rally Health, EatingWell, TODAY and more. She was previously the global editorial lead for Uber Eats, where she created a powerful video series about immigrant chefs on the platform. Prior to that, she was the senior editor for the TODAY Show. She started her career as a general news and lifestyle reporter and has interviewed legends like Maya Angelou and covered the 2014 Olympics from Sochi, Russia. She is a graduate of the Columbia School of Journalism.
Obesity Puts You at Higher Risk for Severe Illness from Covid-19
Living with obesity can make Covid more dangerous. See how you can protect yourself.
La obesidad te da un mayor riesgo de enfermarte gravemente de covid-19
Vivir con obesidad puede hacer que el covid-19 sea más peligroso. Mira cómo puedes protegerte.
Gender-Affirming Care Is Important
Gender-affirming care is medical care — and it can be a matter of life and death for trans people
Q&A: A Patient’s Perspective on Experiencing Uterine Health Conditions
HealthyWomen spoke with Heather Guidone about her experience being diagnosed with a uterine health condition
What Is Sexual Assault?
Here’s what you need to know about different forms of sexual assault and what you can do if you’ve been assaulted
Oral Health Isn’t Just About Your Smile — It Can Affect Your Overall Health
Gum disease is one of the most common chronic conditions, and it can have huge implications for your health
Childhood Trauma Can Lead to Chronic Pain
The connection between trauma and chronic pain doesn’t mean it’s all in your head. It’s real, and it requires holistic treatment.
Why Alcohol Affects You More As You Age
As you get older and your metabolism slows, that one glass might feel like much more — and that can be bad news for your overall health
What Is Brain Fog?
Brain fog is a collection of symptoms, and it’s real. Read about causes and solutions for mental fuzziness.
What You Need to Know About Surgical Menopause
Surgical menopause is caused by the removal of the ovaries — and it can have lasting health impacts beyond just your reproductive system
Why Hormonal Birth Control Is So Important to Women’s Healthcare
Contraceptives are used for many important health concerns beyond preventing pregnancy
Why Access to Contraception Matters for Women of All Ages
Contraceptives help with many health concerns beyond pregnancy prevention, yet millions of women struggle to access them