World Health Organization considers declaring coronavirus an international emergency Infectious disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja on what you need to know about the disease. Amid an outbreak of a deadly pneumonia-like illness that’s claimed at least 17 lives and sickened hundreds of others, how can you protect yourself? The novel coronavirus that’s to blame for […]
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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 […]
People Are Getting Diarrhea from Swimming in Public Pools—Here's How to Protect Yourself
Fourth of July is right around the corner, meaning many across the country are gearing up to go for a swim either in a community pool or one in their own backyard. But the CDC is warning about an illness that’s on the rise that can be spread via contaminated pool water. The illness is […]
Be yourself at work—It’s healthier and more productive
At work, it’s healthier and more productive just to be yourself, according to a new study from Rice University, Texas A&M University, the University of Memphis, Xavier University, Portland State University and the University of California, Berkeley. The study, “Stigma Expression Outcomes and Boundary Conditions: A Meta-Analysis” will appear in an upcoming edition of the […]
6 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Taking A Break From Your Relationship
Let’s face it: No matter how many times we binge-watch Friends and no matter how many years (20!) have passed since that fateful episode aired, the inner romantic in us still wants to blame Chloe, the copy girl, for the demise of Ross and Rachel’s relationship. But even those of us who believe Rachel and Ross were […]
Study Says You Should Buy A Present For Yourself
If you buy your mate a cute yoga mat for their birthday, science says you should buy one for yourself, too. Research in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin found that gift recipients are happier with a present if the giver got themselves that same present. We love science! This, FYI, is called “companionizing”. Ie, […]