Nicole Karlis (page 12)

Email: nkarlis@salon.com

Nicole Karlis is a senior writer, covering women’s health, public health, and wellness culture since 2017. . Her writing has also appeared in The New York Times and Marie Claire. She is the author of the book Your Brain on Altruism: The Power of Connection and Community During Times of Crisis. Nicole was the recipient of the USC Center for Health Journalism California Fellowship Project in 2020. In 2023, her story “The Online Baby Sleep Boom,” published in Salon, placed third in the consumer/feature category of the Association of Health Care Journalists Awards. Nicole also writes on Substack, examining what it takes to create a culture that cares.

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Is my dental floss actually toxic? Why TikTok is abuzz with “forever chemicals” in our oral care

Dinosaurs might have been more cannibalistic than previously thought, study finds

Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise — so why are fewer Americans using condoms?

Are e-cigs better for pregnant people trying to quit? New research is at odds with expert advice

Maternity care deserts are spreading across the U.S., March of Dimes report finds

Planting trees is critical to fighting climate change, but we don’t have enough baby trees: study

Fly-ing solo: scientists discover genetic on-switch for “virgin birth” in fruit flies

Misinformation about chestfeeding is swirling online. Here’s what that actually means

How baby planets are made: Planetary precursors revealed in stunning new space image

Breastfeeding linked to 33 percent decline in infant mortality, study finds

Wait, is white noise harmful for sleep now? How these bland vibes can be bad for baby — and you

Alien biology: How will astronomers actually know if they’ve found extraterrestrial life?

Despite stigma, stimulant meds for ADHD do not encourage children to use drugs later in life

FDA approves vaccine-like RSV shot for infants

Syphilis cases in Houston are skyrocketing as health officials declare an outbreak

For some, this anti-anxiety herb is a godsend. For others, it’s a nightmare. What gives?

FDA approves over-the-counter birth control — but potential cost remains a hurdle to access

What everyone gets wrong about sunscreen, according to skin cancer experts

Cancer in dogs and humans share more genetic similarities than previously thought: Study

Astronomers analyze alien rivers on Mars and Titan

Last summer’s deadly heat wave killed 61,000 Europeans: Study

Mental health experts propose new subtypes of depression. Will it actually improve treatment?

Climate change is driving earlier springtimes. For some birds, that could equal extinction: Study

Early strings of cosmic web identified by James Webb Space Telescope