Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor

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Microplastics Found In Human Hearts For First Time, Showing Impact Of Pollution

A study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology for found microplastics in the hearts and blood of humans undergoing cardiac surgery.

Maui Death Toll Hits 93—Deadliest American Wildfire In Over 100 Years

With close to $6 billion in estimated damages, this likely will be the largest natural disaster that Hawaii has ever experienced since becoming a state.

Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Plays In First NFL Game Since Cardiac Arrest

Hamlin recorded three solo tackles in the Buffalo Bills 23-19 pre-season victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday about eight months after his hospitalization.

When Should You Get Your Next Covid-19 Booster? How To Decide

With Covid-19 cases on the rise again, you may be wondering when to get your next Covid-19 booster vaccine: now or this Fall when the new updated version is available.

FDA: Kiwifruit Recall Due To Listeria Concerns Affects 14 States

Testing by the Kentucky Department for Public Health of kiwifruit samples on July 7, 2023, found some Listeria monocytogenes.

TikTokers Push Castor Oil As An Eye Remedy, Here Are The Problems

The hashtag #castoroilforeyesight has already had over 3.7 million views on TikTok.

TikTokers Push Castor Oil As An Eye Remedy, Here Are The Problems

The hashtag #castoroilforeyesight has already had over 3.7 million views on TikTok.

FDA: Ice Cream Recall Due To Listeria Outbreak Affects 19 States And DC

A Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to ice cream has so far left two people hospitalized in New York and Pennsylvania, according to the CDC.

What Is ‘Phubbing’? Study Shows How Can It Hurt Your Relationships

Searching for #phubbing on TikTok and other social media platforms will reveal lots of complaints.

Walgreens Shows Highest Covid-19 Test Positivity Levels Since May 2021

This week 44.7% of Covid-19 tests performed at Walgreens locations have come back as positive, which is up 3.4% from 41.3% the week prior.