Early in the coronavirus pandemic, researchers stumbled on an unexpected finding: smokers seemed to be protected from COVID’s worst effects. Initially discovered on a review of hospitalized patients in China, this “smoker’s paradox” was later reported in studies from Italy and France. But it turns out that this wasn’t true, as a massive study out […]
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Expert Reveals The DIY Dentist Tricks You Should Never Try At Home
It’s not news that dental work and orthodontics can be prohibitively expensive for people who aren’t fortunate enough to have comprehensive dental insurance or a flourishing bank account. For this reason, folks sometimes attempt to remedy dental issues with at-home remedies and procedures, but without the supervision and instruction of a professional, these treatments can […]
Here’s why you’ll never see a Trader Joe’s coupon
Eclectic grocer Trader Joe’s is beloved for its low-low prices, wide selection of products, and customer-friendly outlook. However, it’s not a buy-in-bulk destination like Costco or a stripped down to the bare bones shopping experience, fueled by German efficiency, like Aldi. Regular trips to Trader Joe’s need to be planned in advance, and it takes a while […]
Woman who has never been able to talk tells mum 'I love you'
Heartwarming moment woman, 36, who has NEVER spoken because of a rare brain disease tells her mother ‘I love you’ using device which converts eye movements to words Pauline Worrall, 36, lost her speech age two after Rett syndrome diagnosis She has never been able to communicate with mother Judith – until recently Uses eye-tracking technology to […]
Why You Should Never Put Jade Eggs in Your Vagina
First, Gwyneth Paltrow raved about vagina steaming; then her lifestyle website, Goop, wanted you to stick a $66 rock up your hoo-ha. Now, Goop has settled a lawsuit over the unscientific health claims made to sell those rocks. A little background: In 2017, Goop posted a story called “Better Sex: Jade Eggs for Your Yoni,” which […]
These Severe Burn Marks On A Woman's Neck Prove Why You Should Never Sleep With Your Phone
Okay let's be real: We all sleep way too close to our phones and phone chargers (let me guess: It's your alarm clock, right?). But after seeing what a generic phone charger did to a 19-year-old's neck, you might consider sleeping with your beloved device at least an arm's length away. The girl's story, outlined in a […]
7 Things You Should Never Say to Lesbian Moms
“Who’s the real mom?” I hope you don’t consider the lesbian mom you’re asking this question to a friend. Because she will no longer be your friend after you ask this question. Most often, though, this question comes from a complete stranger and I’m sure what they mean is, “since both parents have uteruses, I’m […]
You'll Never Guess How Much Money Stay-at-Home Parents Would Make Per Year
In news that stay-at-home parents will probably not find terribly surprising, they’d be compensated to the tune of six figures if a salary accompanied the gig. According to data collected by Salary.com, stay-at-home parents would earn a grand total of $162,581 per year if they were paid. The amount of work that stay-at-home parents do is […]
About half of teenagers have never talked to doctor alone, study finds
About half of American teenagers have never visited doctors without a parent or guardian present, despite recommendations that such visits begin about age 13, a study led by a Chicago researcher shows. Dr. Jon Klein wanted find whether the American Medical Association’s 1992 recommendation had any effect on teenagers taking an active role in their […]
Chicago sudden infant death cases never make the news
While news media reporting traffic crashes and fire-related deaths of infants and children is routine and often leads to preventative measures to reduce these deaths, there is little or no news coverage of sleep-related or sudden infants deaths, which contributes to the lack of efforts to prevent these deaths, according to a Rush physician. Dr. […]