Michelle Obama may be known for her arms more than any other body part, but as she showed in a new workout photo, her abs are pretty muscular and amazing too. https://www.instagram.com/p/B32b2d6gxLA/ It doesn’t always feel good in the moment. But after the fact, I’m always glad I hit the gym. How did you all […]
Study shows cost savings from same-day long-acting reversible contraception
According to a new study by Indiana University School of Medicine doctors, providing adolescents seeking birth control the ability to obtain a long-acting reversible contraceptive on the same day as their clinic visit could lead to significant cost savings for insurance providers. Published today in the journal JAMA Network Open, the study was the work […]
Assisted reproduction technology leaves its mark on genes temporarily, study shows
Any effect that assisted reproduction technology has on babies’ genes is largely corrected by adulthood, new research led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has found. Published in the latest edition of Nature Communications, the study found events that occur in early development, including ovarian stimulation, manipulation of the embryo and the extra hormones common […]
Mumps study shows immunity gaps among vaccinated people
Immunity against mumps virus appears insufficient in a fraction of college-aged people who were vaccinated in childhood, research from Emory Vaccine Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates. The findings highlight the need to better understand the immune response to mumps and mumps vaccines. The results of the study are scheduled for […]
Man shows off ileostomy bag at Pride and says the day is about being yourself
Kevin Robinson, 29, has lived with Crohn’s disease since he was 14. In 2015, his large intestine was removed and he was given a stoma – a hole in the tummy where waste is diverted into an ileostomy bag. For years, he hid his ileostomy bag and avoided tight fitting clothing or anything that would […]
Jameela Jamil Shows Off Her 'Back Fat' as a Call on Others to Stop Airbrushing Photos
Jameela Jamil is urging celebrities and public figures to stop airbrushing their photos. In a series of tweets on Sunday, the activist and actress, 33, shared a new poster for her NBC show The Good Place, in which her “backfat” is clearly visible. “Finally able to INSIST my image, even on billboards isn’t ever airbrushed,” she […]
Study shows we like our math like we like our art: Beautiful
A beautiful landscape painting, a beautiful piano sonata—art and music are almost exclusively described in terms of aesthetics, but what about math? Beyond useful or brilliant, can an abstract idea be considered beautiful? Yes, actually—and not just by mathematicians, reports a new study in Cognition. Coauthored by a Yale mathematician and a University of Bath […]
Disrupting immune cell behavior may contribute to heart disease and failure, study shows
On an ice hockey team, the players all start off with identical uniforms, skates and a stick. But if you take one of them, add padding, a glove, and a mask; and switch the stick to one with a larger blade, then you get a goalie. Now, the player has morphed—or differentiated—into one with a […]
Imaging shows brain matter alterations in US government personnel who served in Cuba
Brain imaging of 40 U.S. government personnel who experienced a host of neurological symptoms after possible exposure of an unknown source while serving in Cuba revealed significant differences in brain tissue and connectivity when compared to healthy individuals, according to a new report from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. The […]
Robbie Amell's Pregnant Wife Italia Ricci Shows Off Swollen Feet
A sure sign! Robbie Amell’s wife, Italia Ricci, revealed her latest pregnancy symptom — swollen feet. “Can’t let my broken hands get all the attention when my feet are really stepping it up,” the actress, 32, captioned her Thursday, July 18, Instagram Story. “Point out that I need a pedicure and I’ll block you. #Pregnancy.” […]