Susie Neilson
Stories
-
Health
Praise, Don't Tease, And Other Tips To Help Kids With Their Weight
Even well-intended comments about weight and dieting can actually harm children. Here's advice for how to set kids up for a healthy life and a positive self-image.
-
Vietnam Veteran's Remains Flown Home By His Son
The remains of Col. Roy Knight Jr., shot down in 1967, arrived in Dallas Thursday to an emotional audience.
-
National
Walmart Bans Violent Imagery, But Not Gun Sales
Following shootings at two store locations, Walmart said in an internal memo it would take down all imagery and stop playing videos that depicted violence.
-
Health
Confused About Sunscreen Ingredients? Here's What We've Learned
The government asked manufacturers to complete safety studies on the active ingredients in sunscreens by November. In the meantime, what do you need to know about the goo you slather on your skin?
-
Health
Irritating Compounds Discovered In 'Vape Juice'
Research chemists who analyzed a number of flavored e-liquids found that some ingredients combine on the shelf to create "acetals" — compounds likely to irritate or inflame airways when inhaled.
-
Politics
Leaders In Baltimore And Maryland Denounce Trump Tweets Attacking Elijah Cummings
Tweets characterizing the Maryland congressman's district as "rodent infested" sparked outrage among Baltimore residents and lawmakers, who accused the president of racism.
-
Science
A Warm Bedtime Bath Can Help You Cool Down And Sleep Better
Research suggests a warm bath or shower an hour or two before bedtime can help you unwind and fall asleep faster. Why? It will help lower your core temperature, and that's a circadian sleep signal.
-
National
More Kids Are Getting Placed In Foster Care Because Of Parents' Drug Use
With drug use surging in the last decade and a half, many parents are losing custody of their kids. But is foster care the best solution?
-
Environment
Could Mussels Teach Us How To Clean Up Oil Spills?
A review of "mussel-inspired chemistry" points to promising ways we can learn from mussels to clean up water.
-
Health
Juul Doesn't Need To Advertise To Young People. Everyone Else Is Doing It For Them
A study shows the main drivers of Juul's social media presence are young people and third-party vendors, not the company itself. And vaping continues to look cool online among young people.