Lindsey Theis
Lindsey Theis
Health and Wellness Reporter
Lindsey Theis (which rhymes with "peace") is an award-winning storyteller who joined Scripps News in 2018 with a focus on health and science. During 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic became the health story that's demanded constant reporting, but Lindsey's also covered groundbreaking treatments, on the ground impacts of natural disasters like wildfires and floods, and problems and solutions related to various mental health topics. She believes in telling stories that make the science aspect simple to communicate, and the health aspect focused on what matters to patients. Outside of news, Lindsey's a novice watercolor painter and comedy nerd; she performs and teaches improv comedy and helps run a comedy nonprofit she co-founded. Lindsey is based in San Francisco, California.
Recent Work
Why is sugar so addictive?
Long COVID: What we know after 3 years in
3 years after the pandemic began, where is the science now?
Colon cancer survivor aims to help other younger people with diagnosis
Doctors may have found a better way to treat pediatric brain tumors
New technology introduced to help Parkinson's patients walk
Scientists make key discovery in fighting brain diseases
Upcycled organs and pig hearts: where cardiac transplant is headed
Why is there no cure for Alzheimer's yet?
CDC report: Sexual violence against teenage girls has sharply risen
AI helps researchers develop personalized depression treatment
Cosmetic product regulation is getting a makeover in the US
President Biden to end emergency declarations for COVID
One Alzheimer's patient's story, as a new drug hits the market
New guidelines released on how to treat children with obesity
New Alzheimer's drug study seeking more diverse volunteers
FDA loophole led to years of unsafe medical devices
Doctors Optimistic About Medical Breakthroughs For 2023
2022 Year In Review: Health And Medicine
Doctors Warn Of Health Impacts The Cold Has On The Body
Explaining The Current Medication Shortages
COVID, RSV, Flu Surge Causing Medicine Shortages, Especially For Kids
Health Experts: RSV, COVID Surge Highlights Need For Paid Sick Leave
Why Isn't There An RSV Vaccine?
Doctors: Get Your Flu, COVID Vaccines Now To Be Safe During Holidays
Life Expectancy Is Decreasing In The U.S. Due To Multiple Factors
Seniors Are Experiencing Record-High RSV Cases
More Kids Are Showing Up To ERs With Mental Health Crises
Doctors Worry For COVID Effects On Seniors, Particularly In China
