The people behind PlainClinic

Every guide on this site is written, tested and signed by a real person. Meet the four regulars below.

Ryan Walsh
Ryan Walsh Founder & lead writer

believes good health advice should fit on an index card. He edits every piece to remove jargon, keep the evidence, and flag honestly where science is still uncertain.

Amara Bennett
Amara Bennett Contributing editor

spent a decade answering health questions at a pharmacy counter and now writes them down. She covers home care, medicine cabinets and the messy middle betweenDr Google and the clinic.

Felix Hart
Felix Hart Staff writer

is a first-aid instructor and parent of three. He writes the safety pieces: what to keep in the kit, what to do in the first ten minutes, and how to stay calm when someone yells for help.

Adam Mercer
Adam Mercer Regular contributor

writes plain-language health guides for households. He reads the actual studies behind common advice and translates them into steps a busy family can take tonight — with clear notes on when to see a professional.