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 | 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
Financial advisers and parenting experts provide insight into why many young adults still rely on their parents’ help to pay bills
