Easter is here, and you know what that means: Some kids near you are about to be hopped up on some serious sugar. Hey, it’s not their fault the small but mighty jelly bean is so darn good. Much like a tortilla chip, you can never just have one, right? But anyway. Our point is: Easter […]
Mental health care is a deep challenge after mass shootings
Alex Rozenblat can still hear the cries of a wounded boy calling for help as she hid from the gunfire that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last year. Talking to therapists at the school in Parkland, Florida, didn’t help. Each session had a different counselor, and she found herself rehashing traumas […]
Country Singer Kane Brown’s Wife Is Pregnant: ‘I’m Gonna Be a Daddy!’
Something to sing about! Kane Brown revealed that his wife, Katelyn Jae, is pregnant with the couple’s first child. “It’s been so hard keeping this a secret!!!!! But the KB’S ARE GONNA BE PARENTS!!! KB3,” the “What Ifs” crooner, 25, wrote alongside a photo of an ultrasound on Monday, April 15, via Instagram. “IM GONNA […]
Artificial intelligence singles out neurons faster than a human can
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed an automated process that can trace the shapes of active neurons as accurately as human researchers can, but in a fraction of the time. This new technique, based on using artificial intelligence to interpret video images, addresses a critical roadblock in neuron analysis, allowing researchers to rapidly gather […]
A vascular fountain of youth
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States among men and women, and the number one risk factor is age. In large part, this is because of the damage that occurs in our blood vessels as we grow older. But what if you could turn back your circulatory system’s clock? Georgia […]
This Photo of Ashley Graham in a Bikini Eating Cheetos Is the Most Relatable Thing Ever
Name someone more body positive than Ashley Graham. Can’t think of anybody? Yeah, us either. She never fails to serve up self-love inspiration, and her latest Instagram post is the perfect example. Graham shared a photo of herself munching on some Cheetos while at a bikini shoot. Guilt-free snacking in swimwear? She’s living the dream. “Itty bitty things for big […]
After a Frustrating Infection, This Woman Started Her Own Plant-Based Feminine-Care Company
“In 2012, I suffered from a vaginal infection for eight months. I went to the doctor, took medicine, tried natural remedies, but nothing worked. It was frustrating. Then one night, I had a dream that I was sitting at a table with my grandmother. She gave me a list of ingredients and told me, ‘This will […]
A dust-up: Microbes interact with harmful chemicals in dust
The dust that settles throughout our homes and offices almost always contains bits of chemicals that can cause problems for the human endocrine system, scientists say. But a new study indicates that the microbes we track into buildings—the microscopic bacteria and other microorganisms that thrive on our skin and outdoors—can help break those chemicals down. […]
Leap to middle school is hard, but can be a fresh start for socially anxious children
For young people, the transition from elementary to middle school can be a time of stress, disruption and discomfort. For children who already have trouble interacting with their peers, the transition can be particularly fraught. In a study published online earlier this year in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, Florida State University developmental psychologist […]
Whoa, The Auburn Gymnast Who Broke Both Knees Will Make A 'Complete Recovery'
Auburn gymnast Samantha Cerio shattered both of her legs and knees after a devastating fall during a competition on Friday. Samantha had surgery yesterday with Dr. James Andrews, which reportedly lasted two and a half hours. Auburn gymnastics head coach Jeff Graba said on Twitter that Samantha is expected to make “a complete recovery.” Samantha […]