Blue light-blocking glasses don’t protect eyes or improve sleep, study finds

Despite their popularity, blue light-blocking glasses probably don’t do much to reduce eyestrain, help keep people alert or improve sleep, according to a meta-analysis looking at 17 studies published Thursday. The glasses, which sellers claim protect the eyes from potentially harmful blue light coming from screens, first hit the scene in the early 2000s. Search interest… Continue reading Blue light-blocking glasses don’t protect eyes or improve sleep, study finds

Can castor oil help the eyes? What to know about social media claims

Castor oil has long been considered a jack-of-all-trades home remedy, used as a laxative, a moisturizer and as a chest rub to ease lung congestion. Now some people on TikTok claim they’re using castor oil as a way to treat vision problems. Doctors warn that’s a way to ruin your eyes. Dozens of videos that… Continue reading Can castor oil help the eyes? What to know about social media claims

Chuck D has his eyes on the past, present and the future of hip-hop

When hip-hop emanated from the Bronx 50 years ago, initiating a genre of music that would influence Black culture in myriad ways, Chuck D was 13 and not at all interested in becoming one of the rap game’s most important voices. “Who the hell wants to be a star?” was his mindset back then, he… Continue reading Chuck D has his eyes on the past, present and the future of hip-hop