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
35 years ago, World AIDS Day was created to raise awareness
CDC report reveals suicide rates have increased in older Americans
Scientists work to 3D bioprint a human heart in 5 years
Acupuncture may enhance post-surgery outcomes in cardiac patients
Here are some tips you need to know for Thanksgiving food safety
Rosalynn Carter leaves legacy of mental health advocacy
Researchers testing out drug for Alzheimer's prevention
New motion-capture app captures complex health data with a cellphone
The CDC has new recommendations for testing infants for hepatitis C
FDA advisers review sickle cell treatment that could cure the disease
New definition of infertility broadens to include LGBTQ+ community
Maine's biggest mass shooting will require community healing
How a hospital in Maine is treating victims of a mass shooting
Study finds 'forever chemicals' increase risk of thyroid cancer
What role will heated tobacco products have if there is a menthol ban?
Scientists offer a new explanation for long COVID
What are the challenges to getting a lung transplant?
High-dose proton radiation could shorten breast cancer treatment
Brain aneurysm treatment may speed recovery and lessen complications
Workers getting closer to starting strike against Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente employees issue strike notice
Digital health care helping patients with cancer cut medical costs
FDA meeting this week on development of artificial womb technology
Who should get the newly approved COVID shot?
Over-the-counter sales of Narcan to begin this week
Bacteria and waste in floodwater from hurricanes pose health risks
Bronny James' cardiac arrest was due to a congenital condition
Researchers testing new bionic kidney for kidney disease patients
Maui fire aftermath: Water and ash come with health concerns
