Scientists have discovered a deadly genetic disease by working backwards: beginning with the genes, rather than the symptoms. The condition, called VEXAS after its key features, is an inflammatory condition that tends to cause symptoms including blood clots, fevers, and, in 40% of cases, death. The discovery is being hailed by medical and scientific professionals […]
Parents of young kids are worried that their kids' social development will lag as the novel coronavirus closes schools and playgrounds, and makes playdates off-limits, for an unknown period of time. Psychologists say parents can help their kids continue to develop by playing with them when possible, and using video chatting tools to stay connected […]
Every year during the Academy Awards, Distinctive Assets puts together the "Everyone Wins" nominee gift bags for nominees in several categories categories. This year's $215,000 bags included plastic surgery procedures, cannabis-infused chocolate edibles, a meditation headband, and "full-body rejuvenation from a celebrity endocrinologist." Here's the science behind some of the health-related products. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. The […]
