The overwhelmed pandemic parent has become a ubiquitous symbol of the stress and despair many have felt since COVID-19 spread widely. With many parents—especially moms—taking on additional duties related to their children, like overseeing e-learning and providing activities and entertainment, one might expect an uptick in the consumption of alcohol. And a new study by […]
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'How Boris made me lose 6 stone': Tory MP Will Quince sheds the pounds
‘How Boris made me lose 6 stone’: Tory MP Will Quince (once 20st), sheds the pounds after being inspired by the Prime Minister’s brush with death Welfare minister Will Quince, 38, was horrified to weigh in at 18 st 7 lb last spring The MP for Colchester, in Essex, decided to make a change and shed […]
Brain-eating amoeba in water supply spurs Texas city to declare disaster after boy, 6, dies
Brain-eating amoeba found in Texas city water supply Texas city declares disaster for water contamination. A city in Texas issued a disaster declaration Saturday after a brain-eating amoeba was found in water supplies, weeks after a 6-year-old boy died after contracting the microbe. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality warned the Brazosport Water Authority on […]
China didn’t warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days
In the six days after top Chinese officials secretly determined they likely were facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus, the city of Wuhan at the epicenter of the disease hosted a mass banquet for tens of thousands of people; millions began traveling through for Lunar New Year celebrations. President Xi Jinping warned the public […]
Ashley Graham Just Called This $6 Nude Lip Liner Her 'Fav'
There is no struggle quite like trying to find the perfect nude lip color. The shade either ends up a touch too pink, too brown, or even too purple. But thankfully, supermodel and body-pos idol Ashley Graham is here to solve all of our lip woes with a little bit of insight into her own […]
1 in 6 ER visits or hospital stays triggers ‘surprise’ bill
Roughly one in every six times someone is taken to an emergency room or checks in to the hospital, the treatment is followed by a “surprise” medical bill, according to a study released Thursday. And depending on where you live, the odds can be much higher. The report from the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation finds […]
Herniated disk: 6 safe exercises and what to avoid
A herniated disk, or a slipped or ruptured disk, occurs when some of the soft jelly in the center of the disk slips out past the tough exterior. It can be very painful and may cause: back pain neck pain shooting arm pain tingling, numbness, or weakness in the leg or foot tingling, numbness, or […]
Vanessa Lachey Warns Parents About the Dangerous Virus That Put Her Son in the Hospital for 6 Days
Cold and flu season is in swing, so you’re probably taking some extra anti-sickness precautions, such as washing your hands more frequently and getting that flu shot. But there’s another equally dangerous illness that hits during this time of year and causes the same miserable symptoms. It doesn’t get nearly as much attention, however, and that’s […]
This November 6, Make Your Vote Count for Animals!
It’s less than one month until Election Day! Before you head to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, remember to keep animal welfare issues front of mind. If humane candidates are not elected to office, we cannot pass humane laws—and the stakes are as high as ever this year. Although this isn’t a Presidential election […]
6 Beauty Products You Should NOT Use Every Day
The journey to find your perfect beauty product lineup can be a long and windy road. It’s no wonder that when you find a product you just love, it can be tempting to apply that baby every single day! But some products are not meant to be on the ‘A Team’ for everyday use. Before […]