The first test to quickly and accurately predict how people will respond to standard treatment for the most common type of leukaemia has been developed at Cardiff University. The technology could guide doctors’ decisions on which drugs to give to patients. The Cardiff researchers say that the test could now be a ‘game changer’ in […]
I Don't Know Who My Adopted Child Will Be
Lately, my husband and I have been announcing to our friends and family that we’re starting the process of independent adoption. Many friends are simply excited for us. Reactions like, “What an awesome season of life for you!” and “That’s so great!” abound. These are both the simplest and, honestly, the best responses we get. […]
Mountain splendor? Scientists know where your eyes will look
Using precise brain measurements, Yale researchers predicted how people’s eyes move when viewing natural scenes, an advance in understanding the human visual system that can improve a host of artificial intelligence efforts, such as the development of driverless cars, said the researchers. “We are visual beings and knowing how the brain rapidly computes where to […]
Comparing predictors of how cochlear recipients will hear speech
Researchers from the University of Sydney and Cochlear Limited in world-first study that could lead to more accurate predictions of how those with cochlear implants understand speech, allowing for tailoring to individual hearing loss. Biomedical researchers from the University of Sydney, working in collaboration with Cochlear Limited, have conducted a world-first study that could lead […]
Mel B Opens Up About Struggling With PTSD & Addiction, Will Enter Rehab
It’s been a difficult year for Mel B. In March 2017, she lost her father after a five-yearslong battle with cancer. In April 2017, Mel B (whose real last name is Brown) filed a restraining order against estranged husband Stephen Belafonte, citing years of physical and emotional abuse, and earlier this month, Brown and Belafonte […]
New technology will fight infectious diseases by outing fake diagnostic tests
Some shady people are profiting from making fake tests to diagnose disease like malaria or HIV. Now new technology is providing a level of protection. Infectious diseases are still a big problem in some parts of the world. A recent study estimated that, in 2016, more than 8 million people died because of infectious diseases […]
This Magical Phrase Will End Almost Any Argument With Your Partner
Fighting with bae is the worst—let’s be real, we just want to get straight to the makeup sex. But according to a new study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, rather than try to win every argument with your dazzling debate skills, there’s a better way out for both of you. Just […]
6 Hot Sex Tips That Will Make Your Entire Body Feel Ahhhh-Mazing
When you hear the term ‘eco-friendly sex’, you might envision two yogis with Tom’s deodorant and Buddha pants getting busy in a forest. (Well, maybe that’s just us.) But more people are being careful about what they put in and around their bodies during sex—even non-tree huggers. If your grocery list is green, but you’re […]
Research Reveals That Doing This Once A Day Will Boost Your Happiness
A new study from the University of California, Irvine, found taking selfies and sharing photos with your friends can boost your happiness. So if you loathe ’em it is time to make a change and start loving ’em. Participants in the study were randomly assigned to take one of three different photos over a three-week […]