Catherine Saint Louis
Catherine Saint Louis has been on staff at The New York Times since 1999 and is currently a health reporter for the Science section. She covers oral health, pediatrics, obstetrics-gynecology issues and more. She has written about poor oral hygiene of nursing home residents, how Facebook is complicating family estrangement and the bullying of children with food allergies.
In 2012, she joined the How We Live team of reporters writing features across the paper, focusing on surprising stories that delve into how we live today. She wrote front-page articles about the glut of cavities among preschoolers leading to their treatment in operating rooms and another investigating why a laxative, approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in adults for just seven days, is given to children for years.
In 2009, she became the beauty reporter in Style, covering dermatology, plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine. She has written on a broad range of topics – including the dangers of circle lenses (a trend imported from Asia to make one’s eyes appear larger and doe-like); melatonin baked into brownies and illegally sold as “Lazy Cakes” over the counter; A-cup pride; and the oddly brisk sales of Spanx for men.
In 2005, Catherine joined Thursday Styles to edit fitness and beauty coverage. Previously she worked at The New York Times Magazine as a story editor and the “Lives” column editor, publishing memoirs and oral histories; she began at the magazine as a clerk, interviewing people for the “What They Were Thinking” photographs.
Catherine started her career as an intern at Lingua Franca Magazine, and as a fact checker at Columbia Journalism Review, among other magazines. She received a B.A in literature from Princeton University and an M. Phil in English literature 1880-1960 from Oxford University. In her free time, she runs and lifts weights.
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ARTICLES BY CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS
Doctors Mystified by Paralysis in Dozens of Children
More than 50 children have had mysterious episodes of paralysis in 23 states and some doctors suspect a link to the enterovirus 68.
October 29, 2014, Wednesday
Building a Story on Autism's Impact on Dental Care
A tip from a friend led a reporter to build a story.
October 28, 2014, Tuesday
For Some Children With Autism, Even a Toothbrush Is a Challenge
Dental cleanings happen only twice a year. Twice-daily brushing matters as much for dental health. To establish that routine for a child on the spectrum, start small.
October 20, 2014, Monday
For Children With Autism, Opening a Door to Dental Care
More dentists are learning to meet the delicate challenge of caring for children with autism.
October 20, 2014, Monday
Study Details the Risk to Infants Put on Sofas to Sleep
Many sudden infant deaths, about one in eight, occur among infants who have been placed on sofas, researchers said on Monday.
October 13, 2014, Monday
Limb Frailty in Children Is Studied for Link to Enterovirus 68
Federal health officials have asked the nation’s physicians to report all cases of children with limb weakness to determine whether there is a link to enterovirus 68, which is sickening thousands.
October 1, 2014, Wednesday
Outbreak of a Respiratory Illness Escalates Among Children and Mystifies Scientists
As of Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had confirmed 226 cases of infection with enterovirus 68 in an outbreak that has spread to 38 states.
September 26, 2014, Friday
D.E.A. to Allow Return of Unused Pills to Pharmacies
The move by the Drug Enforcement Administration is intended to help reduced the stockpile of unused controlled drugs in homes, which until now could be handed over only to the police.
September 9, 2014, Tuesday
Childhood Diet Habits Set in Infancy, Studies Suggest
Research published in the journal Pediatrics indicates that early preferences for fruits and vegetables or, conversely, sugary drinks last into age 6.
September 2, 2014, Tuesday
Premature Labor Drugs Underused, Study Says
Only 18 percent of women in early labor were given injections to help the child after birth and drugs to delay labor. A total of 42 percent received neither.
August 26, 2014, Tuesday
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Children With Autism Visit the Dentist
Kidstown Dental in Katy, Texas uses the “D-Termined Program” to help children with autism learn how to behave at the dentist’s office.
The Fork Says Slow Down
Catherine Saint Louis knows she’s a fast eater. She hopes the HapiFork can undo some bad habits.
Food Rituals
Scientists have found that rituals performed around food actually influence the way the food is enjoyed. We all have our food rituals -- from splitting apart the oreo cookie to folding a pizza slice.
Nursing Homes’ Dental Problems
Catherine Saint Louis speaks about why daily oral care in nursing facilities is almost universally overlooked, and why that can lead to dangerous complications for residents.
Oral Health and Pregnancy
The Times's Catherine Saint Louis reports on the misconceptions many pregnant women have about going to the dentist.