As vasectomy interest piques, a new contraceptive for men is showing promising results in early trials. Billed as an “IUD for men,” ADAM, a first-of-its-kind water-soluble hydrogel, was found to significantly reduce sperm motility and concentration similar to that of a vasectomy — the difference being that the effects of the hydrogel are reversible. “We are … Read more
Does your kid read a lot? A new study suggests they’re likely happier, more physically active, have a more active imagination and even problem-solve better than kids who rarely or never read. The poll of 1,500 American parents and 500 K–6 teachers revealed 91% of children aged 5 – 12 who are avid readers are also … Read more
A first-of-its-kind pill for postpartum depression had promising results in recent trials, and could be approved as soon as next week. A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry showed the pill led to positive effects on depression systems and was “generally well tolerated.” “Postpartum depression is underrecognized, undertreated and disruptive for those … Read more
Temple University is set to host the first-ever Philly “FatCon” this October, a conference boasting its role as an exclusively judgment-free fat-focused event featuring “fat-friendly” fitness classes, vendors, talks with influencers, a Halloween costume party, and more. “The Fat Sex Therapist” Sonalee Rashatwar, who uses they/he pronouns according to one of the con’s Instagram posts, is … Read more
You’d think they’d know better. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted an “Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference” that drew 1,800 attendees to an Atlanta hotel in April. And 181 people became infected with COVID-19. The good news is, none of those infected needed to be hospitalized, the CDC reports, perhaps because over 99% of … Read more
9 to 5? More like 9 to 4:20. Marijuana use among US workers reached “historic” highs in 2022, according to study findings released Thursday by Quest Diagnostics. The lab company analyzed over 6 million general workforce urine tests in 2022, determining 4.3% were positive for cannabis, up from 3.9% in 2021. That represents the highest number … Read more
Put down the Botox – embracing fine lines and gray hairs could be the key to staying sharp. A new study suggests a link between happiness and health, as researchers say thinking positively about the aging process can slow cognitive decline in older adults. Researchers from the Yale School of Public Health investigated recovery in … Read more
The first confirmed cases of babies born with brain damage as a result of the COVID-19 virus crossing into their mothers’ placenta were revealed in a new study this week. Both babies were born to young mothers who had tested positive for the virus in their second trimester during the peak spread of the Delta … Read more
Fans of the hit sitcom “Seinfeld” may recall the episode in which Elaine (played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) hilariously tested positive for opium after eating a muffin containing poppy seeds — which got her kicked off a work trip to Kenya. But for two pregnant women in New Jersey, the real-life repercussions of eating poppy seeds and … Read more
We smell a “Cocaine Bear” spinoff in the near future. Ohio authorities were flabbergasted to capture an escaped African wild cat that later tested positive for nose candy. The cocaine cat caper unfolded during a January traffic stop. The animal jumped out of the car and quickly climbed a tree, according to media reports. Hamilton … Read more
That is so sick. TikTok creator Taylor Watson shared a now-viral clip of a woman surprising her man with news of her pregnancy — but some viewers didn’t appreciate the gag. In the 15-second video, the woman stands over the man with a positive Clearblue pregnancy test and asks if she can take his temperature. She … Read more
A woman has warned travelers to be mindful when purchasing suitcases from a thrift store after her daughter’s bag tested positive for explosives. The mom took to TikTok explaining that while on their way to Istanbul, Turkey, her daughter was stopped by security and her bag checked. “My daughter gets stopped and scanned as the case has … Read more
Music legend Ringo Starr pulled the plug on his tour after testing positive for COVID-19 for the second time in just two weeks. The Beatles drummer, 82, delivered the bad news to fans on Twitter Thursday night, revealing the remaining dates of his North American tour with his All Starr band have been scrapped. “I’m … Read more
Summary: Positive exposure to blue spaces, such as spending time playing at coastal locations or at lakes, during childhood is associated with a greater sense of well-being later in life. Source: University of Exeter New research based on data from 18 countries concludes that adults with better mental health are more likely to report having … Read more
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has canceled several of his scheduled concerts across Canada, citing a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Five concert dates spanning from Tuesday to Sunday will be rescheduled. Two of the shows were planned for Abbotsford and Penticton in British Columbia. The other three were planned in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Saskatchewan city of Saskatoon, and … Read more
New Jersey on Saturday reported another 2,189 confirmed COVID-19 cases and nine confirmed deaths as the number of positive tests rose over last month. The state’s seven-day average for confirmed coronavirus positive tests is 1,813, a 23% increase from a week ago and a 4% increase from a month ago. The rate of transmission was … Read more
West Chester, Pennsylvania (WPVI) – A student at West Chester University has tested positive for monkeypox. The student, who is a commuter student and does not live on campus, is currently in isolation and is said to be doing well. Nancy Santos Gainer, vice president of university communications, said as soon as she learned she … Read more
TOPEKA – After the first confirmed positive case of monkeypox was identified in Kansas over the weekend, doctors are confident the risk to the public will remain low. On Saturday, health officials in Kansas and Johnson County announced — based on laboratory testing — the state’s first estimated case of monkeypox in a Johnson County … Read more