Ever get stuck trying to solve a puzzle? You look for a pattern, or a rule, and you just can’t spot it. So you back up and start over. That’s your brain recognizing that your current strategy isn’t working, and that you need a new way to solve the problem, according to new research from […]
A Duo of Dachshunds Find Homes for the Holidays
Kristina “Kat” K. was working her shift at the Asheville Regional Airport in North Carolina on December 3, when a Wings of Rescue plane touched down. On the plane were nearly 20 dogs recently rescued from an overwhelmed owner in Texas and on their way to a variety of animal shelters. As Kat peered into […]
It's a … ! MAFS’ Pregnant Deonna and Greg Reveal 1st Child's Sex
It’s a boy! Pregnant Deonna McNeill and Greg Okotie exclusively told Us Weekly on Wednesday, February 23, that they’re expecting a son. Boy or Girl? See Pregnant Celebrities’ Creative Sex Reveals in 2021 “I’m beyond excited to be having a little boy,” the mom-to-be gushed to Us. “I can’t wait for Greg to have a […]
Potential vaccine to prevent deadly strep A infection
Using a novel technology Griffith University Institute for Glycomics researchers are closer to the development of a new vaccine aimed at preventing the deadly Streptococcus A (strep A), which kills more than 500,000 people globally per year. “Strep A colonizes the upper respiratory tract and skin. Repeated infections can cause auto-immune complications and progress to […]
Effective treatment for insomnia delivered in a few short phone calls
Insomnia—trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early—is a common condition in older adults. Sleeplessness can be exacerbated by osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis causing joint pain. While there are effective therapies for treating insomnia in older adults, many people cannot get the treatment they need because they live in areas […]
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: My top tip for staying trim: Wear a tight belt
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: My top tip for staying trim: Wear a tight belt… and my other Golden Rules for keeping weight loss off for good As we all know, when it comes to achieving a healthy weight the challenge is not just losing the pounds but keeping them off. Like most people, I struggle with […]
The Duggars: A Comprehensive Guide to the Famous Family
Big brood! When it comes to the Duggars, the more members, the merrier — which is why some fans have a hard time keeping track of the famous family. After tying the knot in July 1984, Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar (née Ruark) welcomed a total of 19 children, including two sets of twins, […]
It's A … ! Pregnant Alexa, Carlos PenaVega Share Sex of Baby No. 3
Breaking the pattern! Pregnant Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega’s two sons will be joined by a baby sister. Boy or Girl? See Pregnant Celebrities’ Creative Sex Reveals in 2021 “IT’S A GIRL,” the Spy Kids star, 32, captioned her Tuesday, February 16, sex reveal via Instagram. The singer, 31, fed Ocean, 4, and Kingston, 19 […]
Evidence shows how the human brain may tap into visual cues when lacking a sense of touch
Researchers at the University of Chicago, the University of Birmingham, and Bournemouth University have uncovered evidence that physical embodiment can occur without the sense of touch, thanks to a study involving two participants who lack the ability to feel touch. The research was published on Feb. 12 in Experimental Brain Research. The transatlantic collaboration emerged […]
UK’s Johnson: Vaccines worldwide takes a ‘colossal mission’
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to appeal to leaders of the world’s richest nations to unite in a “colossal mission” to get COVID-19 vaccines to every country and to lead a sustainable recovery from the pandemic, according to remarks released Saturday. Johnson is set to chair a virtual meeting of leaders of the Group […]