Heather is a science correspondent for WORLD. She is a graduate of World Journalism Institute, the University of Maryland, and Carnegie Mellon University. She has worked in both food and chemical product development, and currently works as a research chemist. Heather resides with her family in Pittsburgh, Pa.
SCIENCE | New AI tool accurately diagnoses celiac disease
SCIENCE | Study links drug, alcohol use with childhood brain structure
SCIENCE | Fruit flies shed light on age-related cognitive decline
SCIENCE | Brain cell mutations from mitochondria may shorten life
SCIENCE | FDA allows menthol-flavored vapes on the market
HEALTH | Study may suggest a link between tattoos and lymphoma
SCIENCE | Research could solve blood incompatibility problems
SCIENCE | Groundbreaking liver treatment could ease organ shortage
BACKGROUNDER | Microplastics are everywhere, but their health effects aren’t completely clear
