Nicole Karlis (page 16)

Email: nkarlis@salon.com

Nicole Karlis is an award-winning staff writer at Salon, specializing in health and science. She is also the author of the upcoming book "Your Brain on Altruism: The Power of Connection and Community During Times of Crisis."

Tattoo artist designing motifs

Having tattoos is associated with double the odds of being arrested and incarcerated, study finds Nicole Karlis

A nurse administers a pediatric dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to a girl

Few kids are getting the latest COVID shots. Is it misinformation or a lack of access? Nicole Karlis

Baby recieving vaccine

The real reason the new RSV shot is hard for some parents to find Nicole Karlis

Dental floss

Is my dental floss actually toxic? Why TikTok is abuzz with "forever chemicals" in our oral care Nicole Karlis

A Camptosaurus (L) and an Allosaurus skeletons are displayed on November 13, 2018 at the Artcurial auction house in Paris.

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

Condoms in red wrappers

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

Nicotine patch, chewin gum and ecigarette

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

Doctor Examining Pregnant Woman

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

Volunteer planting a tree

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

Fruit fly (Drosophila Melanogaster) on a leaf

Fly-ing solo: scientists discover genetic on-switch for "virgin birth" in fruit flies Nicole Karlis

Sleeping Newborn Baby

Misinformation about chestfeeding is swirling online. Here's what that actually means Nicole Karlis

At the centre of this image is the young star V960 Mon

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

Newborn Baby

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

A 4 month old baby girl yawning

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

Microbes in space, illustration

Alien biology: How will astronomers actually know if they've found extraterrestrial life? Nicole Karlis

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