Nicole Karlis

Nicole Karlis is a senior writer at Salon, specializing in health and science. Tweet her @nicolekarlis.

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Gen X feels left in the dark with menopause due to a lack of research and support Nicole Karlis
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Republicans want a database of pregnant people. In many ways, abortion surveillance is already here Nicole Karlis
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Despite restrictions and bans, abortions rose across the U.S. according to new data Nicole Karlis
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Medical school graduates are avoiding states with abortion bans. Experts warn it could cause chaos Nicole Karlis
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Modern motherhood is a major challenge and many parents are struggling to cope Nicole Karlis
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Inadequate bird flu testing is making pandemic experts concerned we're "flying blind" with H5N1 Nicole Karlis
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Abortion restrictions increase risk of intimate partner homicide, study finds Nicole Karlis
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Florida clarified abortion rules after enacting ban. Doctors say it's "gaslighting" and unhelpful Nicole Karlis
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In spite of abortion bans, self-managed abortions are safer than ever Nicole Karlis
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Abortion travel is predicted to rise after Florida's ban. Providers say they can't handle the surge Nicole Karlis
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Arizona Senate passes bill to repeal Civil War-era near-total abortion ban, but fight isn't over yet Nicole Karlis
Bird flu is getting worse — but it's not yet "cow flu," experts explain Nicole Karlis
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Can nasal Neosporin fight COVID? Surprising new research suggests it works Nicole Karlis
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As bird flu outbreaks worsen, experts say the situation threatens to spiral out of control Nicole Karlis
“Incredibly dangerous”: Experts decry challenge to law protecting emergency abortion care Nicole Karlis