public health

Black heart risks from microplastics

Black hearts at risk from common household plastics

A disturbing link between common household plastics and thousands of heart disease deaths has emerged from recent research, with evidence suggesting Black communities face disproportionately

urinate, swim, pool

Why people urinate in swimming pools

For something considered taboo, improper pool hygiene practices are surprisingly common. It’s a behavior many people have witnessed, heard about, or—even if they won’t admit