Written by Kayleigh Dray Kayleigh Dray is Stylist’s digital editor-at-large. Her specialist topics include comic books, films, TV and feminism. On a weekend, you can usually find her drinking copious amounts of tea and playing boardgames with her friends. Welcome to Stylist’s Sleep Diaries, where we’re taking a deep-dive into one of the most important […]
Pfizer's vaccine DOES work against Brazilian covid variant, study says
Pfizer’s vaccine DOES work against the Brazilian coronavirus variant, study suggests: Second dose of the shot ‘neutralized’ the mutant virus in lab tests Scientists tested antibodies in the blood of people who had two doses against an engineered variant They saw in the lab that the antibodies were able to ‘neutralize’ an infectious spike protein […]
You were exposed to COVID-19. Does everyone in your house have to quarantine?
Your kid’s school calls. They’ve been exposed to COVID-19. You know to keep them home for 14 days. But does the whole family need to quarantine? What happens if you were exposed at work, and you live with other people? Should the entire household stay home? There are countless scenarios where one person might be […]
Does your pain feel different in English and Spanish?
We take for granted the fact that feelings such as love, happiness, or pain are described with different words and expressions across languages. But are these differences in the ways we express these feelings in different languages also tied to differences in the sensations themselves? Would a painful event like a stubbed toe or a […]
What does ‘close contact’ for COVID-19 really mean? Epidemiologist explains.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has new guidance clarifying what exactly “close contact” means when it comes to transmission of SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The previous guidance suggested that a close contact occurred when a person was within six feet of an infectious individual for 15 consecutive minutes. Now, the CDC is acknowledging […]
1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis. So why does it take so long to diagnose?
Endometriosis is a debilitating, chronic condition that affects 1 in 10 women worldwide. It occurs when tissue which has similar properties to the womb lining, ends up in the body and attaches to organs, forming a patch of tissue called a lesion. The condition can cause chronic pelvic pain, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and pain […]
Does intermittent fasting really work? Here’s what Jillian Michaels thinks
There’s no hotter buzzword right now in wellness circles than intermittent fasting, or IF, a lifestyle that limits the hours in which you eat. Typically, people will fast for 12 hours — for example, stopping eating after dinner and not taking a bite until breakfast — or 16 hours, which might mean lunch is your […]
Does blood type matter when it comes to coronavirus? A Chinese study says yes
People with type A blood are more likely to catch coronavirus and die from it, according to a new study published in Wuhan, China. Type A is one of the most common blood types, but scientists urged people not to be concerned if they have type A. Those with type O blood may be less […]
No, apple cider vinegar does not 'kill' coronavirus
It’s not surprising that in the face of widespread coronavirus panic, there’s quite a bit of misinformation being spread. Nose around in dedicated coronavirus Facebook groups or explore the #coronavirus tag and you’ll spot influencers and brands claiming that they have the secret remedy to prevent and cure the illness. And of course, apple cider […]
Skin-to-skin contact does not improve interaction between mother and preterm infant
Following a premature birth, it is important that the parents and the infant quickly establish a good relationship. Researchers at Linköping University have studied the relationship between mothers and infants who have continuous skin-to-skin contact during the entire period from birth to discharge from the hospital. The results show that continuous skin-to-skin contact does not […]