Whether it’s after sex, a day at the beach, or just a regular Friday, having any discomfort and itching … there … can ruin anyone’s day. Every woman knows there’s nothing more uncomfortable and painful than having burning or itching sensations down below. Whenever we get that slight “uh-oh” burning feeling, we immediately wonder what’s going […]
Big rise in U.S. teens identifying as gay, bisexual
(HealthDay)—More teens in the United States are reporting their sexual identity as gay, lesbian or bisexual, nationwide surveys show. Between 2015 and 2019, the percentage of 15- to 17-year-olds who said they identified as “non-heterosexual” rose from 8.3% to 11.7%, according to nationwide surveys by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Although our […]
Men With Larger Noses Have Bigger Penises, According to New Study
The bigger the nose, the bigger the penis…right? Well, that’s not quite how the adage goes, but according to a new study carried out by researchers at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, there is a significant correlation between nose size and penis size. Published in the medical journal Basic and Clinical Andrology, the researchers of […]
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 […]
Big Business Boosts Vaccine Effort, but It’s ‘Complex Choreography’ to Get Shots in Arms
As states await the promise of a renewed federal pandemic response and expand the number of Americans who qualify for a shot, some governors are trying to scale up their covid vaccine operations — and smooth out the kinks — with the help of the private sector. In Washington state, Starbucks, Microsoft and Costco are […]
A closer look at T cells reveals big differences in mild vs. severe COVID-19 cases
A big question on people’s minds these days: How long does immunity to SARS-CoV-2 last following infection? Now a research team from La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI), The University of Liverpool and the University of Southampton has uncovered an interesting clue. Their new study suggests that people with severe COVID-19 cases may be left […]
Big data can help doctors predict which COVID patients will become seriously ill
The pandemic continues to pose huge challenges to health services worldwide. Hospitals are in crisis as the pace of new COVID-19 cases outstrips their capacity. What makes things particularly difficult is that the coronavirus doesn’t affect everyone in the same way. Being able to better predict which patients will get seriously ill would allow hospitals […]
Big Brother's Nicole Franzel Pregnant, Expecting 1st Child With Victor Arroyo
A Big Brother baby! Nicole Franzel and her fiancé, Victor Arroyo, announced on Sunday, January 10, that she’s pregnant with the couple’s first child. ‘Big Brother’ Showmances Through the Years: Where Are They Now? “Nic + Vic = our lil’ side kick,” Franzel, 28, captioned a photo on Instagram that showed the couple in bed, […]
EXPLAINER: Why the smallest state has a big virus challenge
For a few days in December, Rhode Island was one of the worst places on the planet when it came to new cases of COVID-19 per capita. Hospitals hit capacity as the rate of new cases topped the nation, nearly double the rate in neighboring Connecticut. The state’s record for daily COVID-19 deaths, set in […]
WHO warns COVID-19 pandemic 'not necessarily the big one'
California ‘did not prepare’ for surging coronavirus cases: Gasparino Fox Business Network’s Charles Gasparino argues Newsom, other governors are practicing ‘bad management’ by enacting lockdowns and forcing businesses to close. Despite the severe global toll of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization warns that the outbreak is "not necessarily the big one" — and […]