Non-communicable diseases (degenerative chronic diseases) are wreaking havoc on human health, causing 70% of deaths world - wide, but lifestyle medicine is ready to tackle them by helping people change the habits behind them. A new medical specialty, lifestyle medicine can help relieve strained healthcare systems globally and is backed by a solid body of evidence. Moreover, there aremassive research, educational, and medical communication needs for all audiences, from laypersons to experts. Interested medical writers may have abundant opportunities to work on this rising medical specialty in the near future.