The Piercings of the 2000s Are Returning With a Vengeance in 2022

In our humble opinion, nothing beats the rush of getting a needle poked through your skin for a piercing. Among the various ways to express yourself through body modification, they're relatively low risk and just plain ol' fun.  Piercing trends tend to ebb and flow. Some locations, like the ear lobe, seemingly never go out […]

Microbes and Energy Security

The world runs on generated power. However, as demonstrated by the recent global energy crises, the energy supply can be fragile and open to disruption on a national scale. Energy security is one of the key factors that governments plan for daily. This article will discuss how microbes play a part in bolstering energy security. […]

Boris Johnson: UK faces ‘tidal wave’ of omicron cases

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that Britain faces a “tidal wave” of infections from the omicron coronavirus variant, and announced a huge increase in booster vaccinations to strengthen defenses against it. In a televised statement, Johnson said everyone age 18 and older will be offered a third shot of vaccine by the end of […]

7 doctor-approved, high-protein snacks

Looking for an on-the-go snack that actually fills you up? Look no further than this selection of high-protein nibbles.  When you’re busy, eating enough can be a struggle. That’s particularly true when it comes to protein, as many grab-and-go options aren’t necessarily high in the macronutrient. Why does that matter? Well, if you’re needing a […]

Gabrielle Union's Daughter Kaavia Looks Hilariously Unimpressed In These Expressive Photos

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. If there’s one thing we’re always excited to see on our Instagram timeline, it’s Gabrielle Union’s daughter Kaavia showing her expressive little face. https://www.instagram.com/p/CXUTNrYvxTk/ A post shared by Gabrielle Union-Wade (@gabunion) On Dec 10, […]

EU watchdog says Omicron ‘mostly mild’ as WHO warns on vaccine hoarding

The EU medicines watchdog said Thursday the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may cause milder disease, as the World Health Organization warned against a re-run of vaccine hoarding by rich nations as the new strain spreads. The tentative judgement from the European Medicines Agency comes after the WHO said this week there was some evidence that […]

Oncologists Report Barriers to Biomarker Testing, Survey Finds

Biomarker testing has become increasingly important for making informed, personalized treatment decisions for patients with cancer. However, a new nationwide survey conducted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) highlights a range of challenges to biomarker use — most notably, lab turnaround time, the cost of testing, and inadequate insurance coverage. “While […]

Emma Roberts Shared a Super Rare Snapshot Of Her Baby Boy Rhodes In The Cutest Pose

Like many celebrity parents, proud new momma Emma Roberts doesn’t post about her bundle of joy too much. But for the first time in a while, Roberts has blessed our timelines with the sweetest pic of her and her son Rhodes. https://www.instagram.com/p/CXTxm0fLuY4/ A post shared by Emma Roberts (@emmaroberts) On Dec 10, Roberts posted a […]

South Africa must address hesitancy to increase COVID vaccination

In February 2021, as the first COVID-19 vaccinations were rolled out to healthcare workers in South Africa, there was a renewed sense of hope in the fight against SARS-CoV-2. At the time there were concerns around vaccine procurement and inequity in vaccine distribution. But in the latter part of the year the major obstacle was […]