Susmita Baral

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Susmita Baral is New York City-based multimedia journalist covering food, culture, technology, health and science.


Latest Stories

This Is Why Some People Get Headaches from Red Wine
The world can be divided into two types of people: those who can guzzle down a bottle of red wine without any health repercussions and those who get a painful headache from just a single glass. The mystery surrounding the latter — why do some people get migraines from red wine?—involves understanding the effects of key substances found in a bottle of red. The first thing to know is the difference between a hangover headache and a red wine-induced migraine.
Jul 30, 2020
Here’s Why You Should Never, Ever Leave a Plastic Water Bottle in Your Car
If you’re guilty of leaving water bottles in your car, whether it be clutter or a backup source of hydration, then it’s time to quit the habit. Firefighters are warning drivers about the hazard that clear water bottles pose. Specifically, Oklahoma’s Midwest City Fire Department conducted a test to find that water bottles magnify sunlight. This can make it reach a temperature as high as 250°F.
May 20, 2018