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Elizabeth Chuck

Senior writer

I am an award-winning journalist who covers issues affecting women and children, including health and mental health. I also write about food safety and food insecurity.

I am an award-winning journalist who covers issues affecting women and children, including health and mental health. I also write about food safety and food insecurity.


Latest from Elizabeth Chuck

13h ago

Former students report injuries and isolation at Utah facility for troubled teens

Alumni and advocates want more oversight of Elevations Residential Treatment Center in Syracuse, Utah, part of the same company as a wilderness camp where a boy died.
3d ago

California legislators send governor landmark bill banning six artificial dyes in foods served by public schools

California lawmakers have passed a first-of-its-kind bill that would ban six artificial dyes from the foods served in the state’s public schools, sending it to the governor for his signature.
27d ago

Tim Walz was named 'most inspiring teacher' — and other memories from former students

As a teacher and coach at Mankato West High School, Tim Walz gave everyone high fives, was named most inspiring teacher and motivated some students to become educators.
45d ago

Microsoft's 'Blue Screen of Death' makes a return to computers around the world

Appearing everywhere from Macy’s flagship store to airports in India on Friday, the Blue Screen of Death has instilled panic in computer users for decades.
52d ago

Nebraska woman arrested after death of 5-year-old who was left alone in car for hours

A woman was arrested this week in the death of her 5-year-old foster son after he was found unresponsive in a hot car in Omaha, Nebraska.
52d ago

Nebraska woman arrested after death of 5-year-old who was left alone in car for hours

A woman was arrested this week in the death of her 5-year-old foster son after he was found unresponsive in a hot car in Omaha, Nebraska.

Netflix's 'Man With 1000 Kids' puts a spotlight on the lack of international regulations for sperm donors

A Netflix docuseries has put a spotlight on the unregulated world of sperm donation, particularly the lack of stopgap measures that might prevent donors who have been banned by one country from simply going elsewhere to donate more.
66d ago

That question about child care costs at the debate? The thousands who petitioned for it are still waiting for an answer.

Reshma Saujani, Moms First CEO, urged candidates to outline their plans to make child care more affordable.
68d ago

New Jersey mother accused of killing her two toddlers

A Lakewood, New Jersey, mother has been charged with killing her two toddlers.
70d ago

Starbucks debuts fruity energy drink less than two months after Panera discontinues highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade

Starbucks launched a drink at stores nationwide called Iced Energy, which has up to 205 milligrams of caffeine — about the same amount as six cans of Coke.