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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This National Dog Day, We’re Celebrating Dogs and Their Advocates
Happy National Dog Day! As we celebrate pups everywhere, we would also like to highlight the work of the advocates who are building a more humane world for dogs. Enacting meaningful, long-term protections for dogs is just as vital as their everyday care. With this in mind, ASPCA volunteers work tirelessly alongside the ASPCA Government […]
We’re Wishing These Fathers and Father Figures a Happy Paw-ther’s Day!
In honor of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20, we want to share some of our favorite animal stories of fatherly love. Being a dad takes a lot of commitment and hard work, but these animals did it with kindness every step of the way. Charlie Charlie has shown lots of paternal love to dozens […]
Were You Notified About Missing Tax Forms for Your ACA Subsidy? Blame COVID.
The notice from the federal health insurance marketplace grabbed Andrew Schenker’s attention: ACT NOW: YOU’RE AT RISK OF LOSING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE STARTING JANUARY 1, 2021. As he read the notice, though, the Blacksburg, Virginia, resident became exasperated. Schenker, his wife and their teenage son have a bronze-level marketplace plan. Based on their income of about […]
You were exposed to COVID-19. Does everyone in your house have to quarantine?
Your kid’s school calls. They’ve been exposed to COVID-19. You know to keep them home for 14 days. But does the whole family need to quarantine? What happens if you were exposed at work, and you live with other people? Should the entire household stay home? There are countless scenarios where one person might be […]
New research connects the hormones we’re born with to lifetime risk for immunological diseases
Differences in biological sex can dictate lifelong disease patterns, says a new study by Michigan State University researchers that links connections between specific hormones present before and after birth with immune response and lifelong immunological disease development. Published in the most recent edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study answers […]
GPs are earning 14% LESS than they were in 2008, reveals study
GPs earn 14% LESS than they did in 2008, reveals study amid nationwide shortage of family doctors Researchers analysed data from surveys collected every two years Doctors used to earn £115,900 but only took home £98,300 in 2017 Their pay has stayed the same despite inflation, researchers found GPs now earn 14 per cent less than […]
Lamar Odom’s Ex Reveals Which Kardashians Were the Best With Her Kids
Lamar Odom’s ex Liza Morales has two Kardashians in mind when it comes to the best babysitters for her kids. The Starter Wives Confidential alum, 40, told Us Weekly exclusively that Kourtney Kardashian and Rob Kardashian were the most caring toward her and the former NBA star’s children: daughter Destiny, 21, and son Lamar Jr., […]
We’re increasingly bombarded with choices – and it’s stressing us out
Log onto Netflix, and you’ll be presented with a menu of nearly 6,000 titles. Create an OkCupid account, and you’ll have the chance to connect with 5 million other active users. Search for a new toothbrush on Amazon, and you’ll be bombarded with over 20,000 options, ranging from manual to mechanical, from packs of three […]
Chance the Rapper Postpones Major Tour to Take Paternity Leave & We're Here For It
Chance the Rapper is delaying his hotly anticipated upcoming tour to stay at home with his brand-new baby Marli, daughter Kensli (born in 2015), and wife Kirsten Corley. He’s one of the lucky few dads who can make that choice — did you know 85 percent of dads (according to Dove Men+Care and Promundo) say […]