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A new study shows many midwives receive little or no training on how to communicate to expectant parents the importance of maternal and childhood vaccines despite being the most trusted source of information on vaccines in the Australian public antenatal system. The research led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute found that while midwives support […]
Using natural and organic products for skincare is increasingly popular—and that includes sunscreen. Many websites, including Pinterest and Instagram, feature users’ recipes for homemade sunscreens. Judging from the commentary, the surge in interest for homemade sunscreens is because some people fear the chemicals in shop-bought sunscreens and believe that natural products mixed at home will […]
Jessica Simpson‘s latest addition, Birdie, is only two and a half months old, but Birdie is already a style icon — and her onesie game is strong. Like her mother and older sister, Max, Birdie is often decked out in feminine patterns and florals–her current preference just happens to favor onesies. These glimpses of Simpson’s […]
'Twelve years left to save the planet" read one recent headline, "one million species on the brink of extinction" read another. Little wonder that eco-anxiety – a chronic fear of environmental doom – is attracting growing attention, particularly as a problem among younger generations. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, 16, started a global campaign for […]
Once upon a time they were a treat, but consumed habitually in excess, ultra-processed foods have become toxic. Two large studies, published today in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), have found consistently eating too many “ultra-processed” foods are associated with a significantly greater risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death. Ultra-processed foods: the problem is […]
UTSA criminal justice professor Dylan Jackson recently published one of the first studies to explore emerging drug use in the form of adolescent vaping and its association with delinquency among 8th and 10th grade students across the nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 4.9 million middle and high school students used […]
Leah MacLean remembers feeling "a bit odd" the first time she took herself out for dinner alone. "That’s because I got stood up," she said. "I thought: do I go home and cry, or do I make the most of it and enjoy a meal on my own? Stuff it, I don’t need someone else […]
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Ever notice how some people breeze through arduous tasks and projects as if they were born to do the work? Meanwhile, others seem to struggle, even admitting how nervous or anxious they feel, constantly seeking support and validation. They might even say things like, “I have no idea how to do this” or “I’m not […]
Strong genes! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced their fourth child’s arrival via surrogate on Friday, May 10, and their baby boy already resembles one of his older siblings. “He’s also Chicago’s twin lol,” the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 38, tweeted moments before. “I’m sure he will change a lot but now he […]