Gigi Hadid is looking back on her pregnancy journey — and sharing some sweet baby bump photos! The model, 25, shared a series of pregnancy photos "from about 27 wks" on Instagram Thursday. Gigi, who confirmed she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Zayn Malik in April, wrote in the caption, "time flew." In […]
Reduction in insomnia symptoms associated with non-invasive neurotechnology
For people with chronic insomnia, a good night’s sleep is elusive. But what if insomnia symptoms could be alleviated by simply listening to one’s own brainwaves? Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Health conducted a clinical trial that showed reduced insomnia symptoms and improved autonomic nervous system function using a closed-loop, acoustic stimulation neurotechnology. The study […]
This clever Coke can hack will revolutionize your closet
It’s that time of year again; cooler weather means it’s time to drag those cozy sweaters and and knit dresses out of storage again. But if you’re like us, you’re just not sure how to make it all fit into your closet in a way that is remotely organized or accessible. Well, thanks to one […]
Doctors Fear a Possible 'Twindemic'—Here's What That Means, and How You Can Prepare
Every year around this time, public health officials start warning about the approach of flu season. But this year is a little bit different thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, experts are warning about the possibility of a “twindemic,” or the overlap of flu season and an expected surge in COVID-19 cases this fall and […]
3 things that will make it easier for you to discuss taboo topics in your relationships, from sex to death to money
According to renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel, people are taught certain topics are off-limits, or taboo, in their childhoods, and those taboos can stunt important adult relationship conversations. If you (like many others) were taught that discussing money, sex, death, or another topic was shameful or inappropriate, ask yourself where that thinking came from and […]
Hospitals miss mental illness diagnosis in more than a quarter of patients
Severe mental illness diagnoses are missed by clinicians in more than one quarter of cases when people are hospitalised for other conditions, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. People from ethnic minority groups are even more likely to have previously diagnosed mental illnesses go unnoticed by medical staff, according to the findings from […]
The best color scheme for each room in your home
After spending more time in your home, you may have noticed how your surroundings and their colors impact your mood. According to VeryWellMind, ancient cultures such as the Egyptians and the Chinese actually practiced chromotherapy by using different colors to heal various ailments. Since each color correlates with a certain frequency and thus an emotion, […]
Neurons in the brainstem entice mice to keep snacking
As anyone who’s ever mindlessly munched through an entire bag of chips can attest, it’s easy to keep eating once you start. Just putting something tasty in your mouth makes you want more. New research in mice identifies a group of brain cells that may be responsible for this behavior. The cells are part of […]
COVID update: Are your symptoms caused by a cold or coronavirus? Signs of infection
Coronavirus is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in more than 30 million people across the world. You could be at risk of the deadly infection if you develop any number of symptoms that may be easily confused for a common cold. The UK has seen a steady rise in the number of coronavirus […]
The risks of moving too fast on a coronavirus vaccine
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios The scientific race for a coronavirus vaccine is moving at record-shattering speed. Making the most of that work — translating a successful clinical product into real-world progress — will require some patience. Why it matters: If we get a vaccine relatively soon, the next big challenge will be balancing the need to […]