Anxiety is among the most common mental illnesses in the world. Especially when combined with alcohol, it can feel overwhelmingly intense and ruin the entire day. If you’ve ever noticed a spike in your anxiety levels after a night out, there’s actually a biological reason for this shift. Just like physical symptoms of a hangover, […]
Would YOU know how to restart a heart? DR MICHAEL MOSLEY says he still gets the shivers thinking about the young woman whose life he helped save – so what if he hadn’t known CPR? Unlike most of Britain, I am not much of a football fan, but the shocking events of last Saturday night, […]
Novavax CEO says COVID-19 vaccine will roll out ‘very quickly’ Novavax President and CEO Stanley Erck on its’ vaccine being 90.4% effective in a clinical trial and and why the booster shot will be its’ ‘biggest market’ in the U.S. Can you mix and match two-dose COVID-19 vaccines? It’s likely safe and effective, but researchers […]
Folate, or Vitamin B9, is best known for its role in pregnancy. Expecting mothers are often told to take folic acid, the synthetic form of folate, to prevent birth defects. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says that all women who could become pregnant should get at least 400 micrograms of this B vitamin from […]
There is no harm in sharing a piece of gum, a pack of potato chips, your laptop, or even your clothes with friends and family. But you must never share your earphones with anyone, even if it’s your own child. The truth is, simply cleaning the earwax off your earphones after receiving them back from […]
When you spend the time and money to invest in quality clothing items, it’s only natural to want to preserve them and care for them properly. And while having things professionally washed may seem like the best way to keep your fancy new duds looking so fresh and so clean, some items are actually better […]
Here’s the thing. Everyone dreams, but are they good for us? We know that dreaming about specific things can have particular meanings. For example, you may find something out about yourself if you’re dreaming about dinosaurs, rainbows, or even fighting with somebody. What about those mornings when you wake up and don’t remember dreaming at […]
Marissa Castrigno was walking through downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, when she spotted the sign in the window of one of her favorite dance clubs. After months of being shuttered by the pandemic, Ibiza Nightclub was reopening April 30, it announced. Thrilled, Castrigno immediately made plans with friends to be there. About 50 miles north in […]
If you are congested, a nasal spray can be a useful tool to ease the stuffy feeling. But they’re intended for short-term use, and getting into the habit of using one every day can have some negative effects. It’s a common occurrence, however. One study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found […]
Chris Runyon paused for a moment to catch her breath as she lugged a high-tech cooler and 20 pounds of medical supplies through an empty gymnasium. It was late on a Friday afternoon and Runyon, a 71-year-old public health nurse, had just finished a community vaccination clinic in south Minneapolis and was racing against the […]
