It’s time to put the myth to sleep. The Spanish didn’t really invent siestas as we know them, they just perfected the practice. The word siesta has its origins from the Latin word sexta. In days gone past, the Romans stopped to eat and rest in the sixth hour of the day. The Spanish have […]
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90 Day Fiance's Loren and Alexei Adorably Reveal Sex of Baby No. 2
When it comes to celebrity gender reveals, creativity abounds! Several stars — including Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Jessica Simpson and Jessica Alba — have gone above and beyond to let their fans and loved ones know what the sex of their babies will be. Celebrity Babies of 2019 The formula is simple enough: Stuff a unique […]
It's a … ! MAFS’ Pregnant Deonna and Greg Reveal 1st Child's Sex
It’s a boy! Pregnant Deonna McNeill and Greg Okotie exclusively told Us Weekly on Wednesday, February 23, that they’re expecting a son. Boy or Girl? See Pregnant Celebrities’ Creative Sex Reveals in 2021 “I’m beyond excited to be having a little boy,” the mom-to-be gushed to Us. “I can’t wait for Greg to have a […]
'Home Edit’ Stars Reveal How to Make Organizing ‘Fun’ for Kids
Time to get organized! Balancing working from home, virtual learning and staying organized has proved to be a challenge for many. Moms Like Us host Christina Garibaldi and Stroller in the City’s Brianne Manz sat down with Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin from Netflix’s Get Organized with The Home Edit to get some ideas on how kids can help make — […]
Microscope images reveal tiny but deadly coronavirus particles
Pictured: Microscope images reveal how tiny but deadly coronavirus particles invaded the US patient zero’s cells The CDC has released a new image of the coronavirus invading the cells of the first American patient Viral particles are shown as blue spheres filled with tiny bluer dots of viral genome inside them They can be seen […]
This simple finger test 'can reveal if you have cancer'
Simple finger test that can reveal if you have lung cancer: Clubbed nails which don’t create a diamond-shaped gap when pressed back-to-back ‘could be a sign of disease’, nurse warns Healthy people should see a diamond-shaped gap between their nails together Those without a gap may have clubbed fingers, which can be a sign of […]
Brain scans reveal how the human brain compensates when one hemisphere is removed
Researchers studying six adults who had one of their brain hemispheres removed during childhood to reduce epileptic seizures found that the remaining half of the brain formed unusually strong connections between different functional brain networks, which potentially help the body to function as if the brain were intact. The case study, which investigates brain function […]
Neuroscientists reveal link between cell ‘dark matter’ and chronic nerve pain
A study, which has revealed the link between neuropathic pain and ‘dark matter’ in cells, could pave the way for new treatments for patients suffering with chronic nerve pain. The research by the University of Sheffield has shown for the first time a significant correlation between neuropathic pain and the abundance of specific RNA molecules […]
Anesthesiologists Reveal The Craziest Things People Say After Surgery
Anyone who’s received anesthesia can attest that the medication makes them feel pretty loopy. Although many won’t remember their experience, it’s fairly common to say some wacky things after waking up. On Reddit, a user asked anesthesiologists to post the funniest things people have said while under gas. One commenter relayed how a patient stroked […]
Researchers reveal new mechanism to ‘activate’ the immune system against cancer
A new mechanism for activating the immune system against cancer cells allows immune cells to detect and destroy cancer cells better than before, according to a study published this week in the journal Nature. The study was led by Prof. Nick Haining, of Harvard Medical School, and co-authored by Prof. Erez Levanon, doctoral student Ilana […]