So, your little one is under the weather. Maybe they’re fussier than normal, not sleeping well or eating less than they should be. Symptoms like a fever, coughing, sleep issues and a decreased appetite can be caused by a variety of conditions. But if your child’s symptoms seem to appear in phases – rather than […]
Boost your energy naturally: Top foods to keep you energised all day
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining energy levels throughout the day can be quite a challenge. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or personal responsibilities, it’s natural to experience those dreaded energy slumps. While many of us resort to quick fixes like coffee or sugary snacks, these options often lead to temporary boosts followed by a crash. […]
The Inconvenient Truth About Vaping
These days, you can easily find vapes in flavors that include “Lush Ice,” “Blueberry Banana,” “Mango Lychee,” “Hot Fudge,” and “Fcuking Fab” (whatever that is). No matter which one you choose, it’s almost certainly illegal. The tiny battery-powered devices that produce a mist of nicotine when you inhale, first popularized by Juul, are not outright […]
Hallux limitus or hallux rigidus (big toe pain)
Aches and pains in the feet happen to almost everyone at some point. Exercise and active jobs can have us on our feet for long periods, and that can cause some soreness at the end of the day. But what about when that pain is concentrated in one or both big toes? And what if […]
Human Embryo Models Are Raising Deep Ethical Questions
The little clump of cells looked almost like a human embryo. Created from stem cells, without eggs, sperm, or a womb, the embryo model had a yolk sac and a proto-placenta, resembling a state that real human embryos reach after approximately 14 days of development. It even secreted hormones that turned a drugstore pregnancy test […]
Ovulation, Conception and Pregnancy: The Process and Timings
Whether or not you’re trying to conceive, it’s important to know the basic biological processes. One of those biological processes is that of reproduction. Understanding the process of ovulation, conception, and pregnancy is key to knowing how a new life begins. While you would know that pregnancy starts when an egg is fertilised by sperm, […]
A Tick Is Making Farmers Allergic to Their Own Animals
When Clark Giles first heard about ticks making people allergic to meat, he found the notion so unbelievable, he considered it “hogwash.” Then, in 2022, it happened to him. Following a spate of tick bites, he ate a hamburger and went into sudden anaphylaxis. His lips became numb, his face swollen, and his skin a […]
Gut health myths: Know about probiotics and prebiotics
Gut health has long been overlooked in the realm of health and wellness, but fortunately, that’s changing. It is now being realised that Gut health affects nearly every aspect of overall well-being. The gut houses trillions of bacteria that aid in digestion, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste. A healthy gut supports a strong immune system, […]
Eat Your Vegetables Like an Adult
Recently, in a few cities across the country, Starbucks quietly unveiled a pair of drinks, one resembling a pistachio milkshake, the other a mossy sludge. Unlike with green beverages already on the Starbucks menu, their hue does not come from matcha, mint, or grapes. They are green because they contain actual greens—or, at least, a […]
Jimmy Carter’s Last Vote – The Atlantic
Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (NOA) using AI narration. The first person who taught me something about death and defiance was the mother of a family friend, an older woman who had moved from Punjab to the United States to be closer to her son. I remember her as delicate and draped always […]
