Theresa Sullivan Barger

Theresa Sullivan Barger

Live Science Contributor

Theresa Sullivan Barger is an award-winning freelance journalist who covers health, science, and the environment. Her stories have appeared in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, AARP, CURE, Discover, Family Circle, Health Central, Next Avenue, IEEE Spectrum, Connecticut Magazine, CT Health Investigative Team, and more. Based in central Connecticut, she is an advanced master gardener who is passionate about gardening for wildlife, especially pollinators and songbirds.

Latest articles by Theresa Sullivan Barger

Scientists have just defined five sleep profiles — and some could help spot mental illness

By Theresa Sullivan Barger published

Researchers have identified five distinct profiles that map to certain brain signatures. Each profile is tied to certain behaviors and cognitive issues.

Sleep

Is acetaminophen safe in pregnancy? Here's what the science says.

By Theresa Sullivan Barger published

In a recent announcement, President Trump warned that the active ingredient in Tylenol may be linked to autism. Here's what the data really shows.

Autism
a close up of a gloved nurse's hands as a prep a covid vaccine in a syringe

Who is eligible for this year's COVID vaccine? Everything you need to know

By Theresa Sullivan Barger published

After an unusual meeting, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued new recommendations about this year's updated COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what to know.

Medicine & Drugs

Can adults make new brain cells? New study may finally settle one of neuroscience's greatest debates

By Theresa Sullivan Barger published

Scientists say they have very strong evidence that the adult human brain is capable of making new neurons, a point of ongoing controversy in neuroscience.

Neuroscience

There's a new blood test for Alzheimer's — here's how it works

By Theresa Sullivan Barger published

In patients showing cognitive decline, a new blood test for Alzheimer's is expected to make diagnosis more convenient, accessible and inexpensive than other existing tests.

Alzheimers & Dementia