It’s no secret that going without sleep can affect people’s mood, but a new study shows it does not interfere with their ability to evaluate emotional situations. It is often assumed that feeling more negative will color people’s experience of emotional images and events in the environment around them. However, Washington State University researchers found […]
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Physical distance may not be enough to prevent viral aerosol exposure indoors
Eighteen months ago, stickers began to dot the floors of most shops, spaced about six feet apart, indicating the physical distance required to avoid the COVID-19 virus an infected person may shed when breathing or speaking. But is the distance enough to help avoid infectious aerosols? Not indoors, say researchers in the Penn State Department […]
To Quarantine or Not: The Hard Choices Schools Are Leaving to Parents and Staff
On the second day of high school in Texas, Natosha Daniels’ 14-year-old daughter went all day without eating because she did not want to remove her mask. The teen’s school has a couple of thousand students, and the cafeteria was crowded. Plus Round Rock Independent School District outside Austin didn’t require masks, so some students […]
Here’s Why You’re Not Losing Weight From Intermittent Fasting
People do intermittent fasting—not eating for set periods of time—for many reasons. Some say they do it because they’re aiming for better focus, others are pushing to better their health by reducing inflammation or improving lipid levels. Yet others do it because celebrities like Terry Crews, A-Rod, Hugh Jackman and Chris Hemsworth do it. But […]
MS may not affect breast cancer prognosis
There’s some reassuring news for women with multiple sclerosis (MS): Having the neurological disease won’t affect health outcomes if breast cancer strikes. “Although multiple sclerosis and its complications remain the most common cause of death in people with MS, cancer is the second or third most common cause of death,” noted study lead author Dr. […]
Telemedicine Is a Tool — Not a Replacement for Your Doctor’s Touch
Earlier in the pandemic it was vital to see doctors over platforms like Zoom or FaceTime when in-person appointments posed risks of coronavirus exposure. Insurers were forced — often for the first time — to reimburse for all sorts of virtual medical visits and generally at the same price as in-person consultations. By April 2020, […]
Studies suggest people with blood cancers may not be optimally protected after COVID-19 vaccination
Two new studies published in Blood suggest that the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine may have reduced efficacy in individuals with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and multiple myeloma, two types of blood cancer. According to researchers, these studies could help inform the ideal time for vaccination of these populations. Study suggests two-dose COVID-19 vaccine is less effective […]
Hilary Duff: Sex Was 'Not Interesting' While Pregnant With Daughter Mae
A change of pace. While Hilary Duff enjoyed sex during her previous pregnancies, that wasn’t the case this time around. Nikki Bella and More Celeb Parents Get Real About Postpartum Sex “Sex really was not interesting for me at all,” the Younger star, 33, said during the Thursday, April 15, “Dr. Berlin’s Informed Pregnancy Podcast” […]
Could microdosing be as good as yoga for your mood? It’s not that big a stretch
Microdosing has become something of a wellness trend in recent years, gathering traction in Australia and overseas. The practice involves taking a low dose of a psychedelic drug to enhance performance, or reduce stress and anxiety. While the anecdotal accounts are compelling, significant questions remain around how microdosing works, and how much of the reported […]
Jenelle Evans Is Not Speaking to Mom Barbara Amid Jace's Custody Battle
Coparenting in silence. Jenelle Evans and her mom, Barbara Evans, are currently not on speaking terms while raising Jace. Rachel Bilson, Hayden Christensen and More Exes Crushing Coparenting “Jace is back with my mom, and I have filed to go to court and make the case private,” the Teen Mom 2 alum, 29, recently told […]