COVID-19 conspiracy theorists are more concerned about their own health and less concerned about the health of others, according to a study led by University of Queensland researchers. Professor Jolanda Jetten from the UQ School of Psychology said the research found conspiracy theorists were also more likely to respond to COVID-19 with self-focused strategies rather […]
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Why cats and dogs may need their own COVID-19 vaccines
Cats and dogs may eventually need their own COVID-19 vaccines to prevent the coronavirus from evolving further and “spilling” back to humans, according to one group of researchers. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is known to infect a number of animals besides humans, including cats, dogs, minks, tigers and gorillas. However, at this time, […]
Less sleep in children who use devices before bed and who choose their own bedtimes
Intermediate school-aged children who use a device just before bedtime and decide what time they go to sleep, achieve less sleep and feel more sleepier the following day than their peers. That’s the findings from new research by former University of Otago, Christchurch, student Kate Ford, who undertook the study as part of a summer […]
Abby Lee Miller Is Standing On Her Own After More Than A Year Using A Wheelchair
Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller just shared an Instagram of herself standing in a pool. The photo shows her progress since becoming mostly wheelchair-bound in mid-2018. Abby has posted other videos of herself walking with a walker and walking in a pool. Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller has been sharing updates with fans […]
Medical student with rare disease finds possible cure from studying his own blood samples
A doctor’s race against time to find a cure to his rare disease Dr. David Fajgenbaum was a third-year medical student when he suddenly fell ill and was diagnosed with Castleman disease. Determined not to give up on life, the doctor relapsed four times before he took it upon himself to find a cure for […]
Why Kim Kardashian Leaked Her Own Surrogacy News Ahead of Baby No. 4
Oops! Kim Kardashian had no one to blame but herself when her surrogacy news leaked four months ahead of her fourth child Psalm’s birth. “I told someone at Christmas Eve and I don’t remember who I told because I was drunk,” the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 38, told Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian and […]
Sunscreen: is it safe to make your own?
Using natural and organic products for skincare is increasingly popular—and that includes sunscreen. Many websites, including Pinterest and Instagram, feature users’ recipes for homemade sunscreens. Judging from the commentary, the surge in interest for homemade sunscreens is because some people fear the chemicals in shop-bought sunscreens and believe that natural products mixed at home will […]
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 […]
Disabled dog rescued from meat trade now runs around in his own wheelchair
‘Dog meat is seen as a luxury in China, so people will pay more for it than for beef or chicken and the way they make the meat more tender is by effectively torturing the dogs,’ explained Sharon. ‘I had several sleepless nights trying to decide if I could offer to adopt Henry. ‘I just […]
What If You Were Your Own Blood Donor for Surgery?
TUESDAY, Jan. 29, 2019 — Heart surgery patients may fare better if they have their own blood “recycled” and given back to them during the procedure, a preliminary study suggests. The study focused on so-called “intraoperative autologous” blood donation — where patients have some blood removed at the start of surgery for their own use. […]