“13 Reasons Why” is just one of several widely successful shows to hit our screens in recent years that contains portrayals of suicide, sparking concerns from experts about the potential impact on vulnerable viewers. In a new paper, University of South Australia researchers have confirmed that portrayals of suicide in moving-image fiction and non-fiction media, […]
HEALTH NOTES: Pregnant women can now do DIY baby scan on phones
HEALTH NOTES: Pregnant women can now check up on their babies with DIY ultrasound – using their phones Pregnant women can now check up on their babies with a smartphone device. The handheld tool, developed by Israeli company PulseNmore, allows women to perform ultrasounds at home, then send the scans to their doctor or specialist […]
Kristen Wiig Reflects on 'Isolating' IVF Experience After Welcoming Twins
Sharing her story. Kristen Wiig detailed her IVF experience in the hope of helping other women. Becca Tobin and More Stars Who Are Honest About Their Fertility Struggles “As private as I am and as sacred as this all is, what helped me was reading about other women who went through it and talking to […]
New study on development of Parkinson’s disease is ‘on the nose’
The loss of a sense of smell is known to be one of the earliest signs of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and can even appear years before the characteristic tremors and loss of motor function are seen. Some scientists believe that olfactory dysfunction may not just be a sign of broader neural damage, but rather may […]
TfL launches exemption card for those who can't wear face masks on transport
Last week, a new rule was introduced making it mandatory to wear face coverings on public transport to try to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Failure to follow the new rules could result in a fine of up to £100. However, some people are exempt from wearing them due to health conditions or a disability. […]
Father's Day Gifts for Every Millennial Dad on Your List
‘Tis the season of gifting…to dads, that is. June is the time to dote on the badass papas in your life — not just your own dad, but your generation of dads, whether it’s your partner, your brother, or just that dad who always lets your kids join his own for an amusement park day […]
Nikki Bella Bares Her 30-Week Pregnancy Belly On Instagram
Pregnant Nikki Bella is celebrating a new milestone: The mama-to-be hit the 30-week mark of her pregnancy on Thursday, and to honor the occasion, the Total Bellas star shared a photo of her bare baby bump with her Instagram followers. The slideshow post featured both a static image and video of the former WWE entertainer […]
Deactivating coronavirus on N95 respirators for reuse
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers are studying ways to safely and rapidly remove viral threats from N95 respirators, without compromising the device’s fit and its ability to filter airborne particles, so they can be reused. As seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, a shortage of personal protective equipment, including surgical masks and respirators, can impede […]
Putting Your Hair Tie on Your Wrist Can Actually Be Bad for Your Health
If you’ve ever had hair longer than your chin, you’ve probably been guilty of wearing an elastic hair tie (or three) on your wrist. We’ve all started the day determined to keep our hair down and flowy only to give up and pony-tail/bun it through the rest of the day. However, you’ll definitely want think […]
Watch Meghan Markle Read to Archie in New Video on His 1st Birthday
Birthday boy! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrated their son Archie’s 1st birthday with a new video. The birthday boy’s mom read him the children’s book Duck! Rabbit! while his dad filmed them for Save With Stories’ Instagram account on Wednesday, May 6. “Duck! Rabbit!” by @akrfoundation & @tlichtenheld (published by @chroniclekidsbooks). Read by Meghan, The Duchess […]