New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May) shows that for some children with severe obesity, the COVID-19 lockdown had a negative impact on physical activity and eating habits, and some (mostly aged under 10 years) exhibited increased demand for food. The study is by Dr. Ozair Abawi, Dr.
Think you’re the biggest fan of Miller High Life? I have the *perfect* job for you! The beer brand is looking for an official ambassador, and trust me, with the type of perks they’re offering, you’ll want to at least consider taking on the role. “The Champagne of Beers” is taking their title to the
We’re always looking for easy and satisfying weeknight meal ideas, but some of our usuals are a little heavy. That’s why we turn to the pros. Giada De Laurentiis, author of Eat Better, Feel Better, always seems to have a few freshened-up comfort food recipes up her sleeve, and one in particular recently caught our
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have developed a novel chip-based antigen test that can provide ultrasensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A, the viruses that cause COVID-19 and flu, respectively. The test is sensitive enough to detect and identify individual viral antigens one by one in nasal swab samples. This ultrasensitive technique could eventually be
The ride-hailing apps Uber and Lyft will team up with the White House to make free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites free through July 4. According to White House senior advisor Andy Slavitt, beginning shortly, the companies will start to offer free rides to 80,000 vaccination sites for the next two months. Reporting from
New digital tools are on the horizon to help patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) manage the condition. Speakers at the World Congress on ADHD – Virtual Event described innovations aimed at improving medication compliance or reducing symptoms through the use of smartphone technology such as apps and text messaging, and video games. Some of these
Summer is on its way, and as usual, that means we’re craving fruits and veggies as more and more of them come into season. But we can’t subsist on salads alone, no matter how veggie-crazed we’re feeling. Sometimes, you need a dinner that walks the balance between comfort food and nutritious, and no one is
Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CBM-CSIC-UAM) have discovered that the nitric oxide (NO) pathway is overactivated in the aortas of mice and patients with Marfan Syndrome and that the activity of this pathway causes the aortic aneurysms that characterize this disease. The results of the study,
Every high-school physics student learns that sound and light travel at very different speeds. If the brain did not account for this difference, it would be much harder for us to tell where sounds came from, and how they are related to what we see. Instead, the brain allows us to make better sense of
There is one event that comes around every summer that the entire family loves: the state fair. Kids love the rides and games, and we love the interesting (and strange) foods. Fair food is dominated by all things fried and one sweet dish, in particular, takes the cake in our book as the tastiest, and
It’s been 25 years since the nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl became the largest man-made disaster in world history. After years spent studying the abandoned land in the exclusion zone and surrounding areas, a team of scientists have produced an artisanal spirit called Atomik, made using fruit grown and harvested in the disaster zone. Led by
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Tuesday that 1 million Americans had signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for those needing coverage during the coronavirus pandemic. Biden reopened the HealthCare.gov insurance markets in February for a special six-month sign-up opportunity. “Health care is a right, not a privilege —
My name is Dana Nicole Oswald (@danatheketoprincess), and I’m 23 years old. I live in Ottawa, Canada, and I’m a civil servant. By following a paleo diet, and later transitioning to keto and working with a personal trainer, I was able to achieve my 125-pound weight loss. Prior to my weight-loss journey, I struggled a
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was triggered by the uncontrolled spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). A year and a half later, the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 viral load and infectiousness remains a matter of scientific debate. Now, a new preprint research paper posted to the bioRxiv* server aims to quantify
Written by Ben Graham Languishing is one word that really nails how a lot of us are thinking, feeling and living right now, but what does it mean when applied to our mental health? Stylist spoke to Ben Graham, head of coaching at workplace mental health organisation, Sanctus to find out what’s got us feeling so blah and how
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Etsy has a special landing page highlighting AAPI sellers across all kinds of categories—so that means you’re about to go on a shopping spree. Looking at all the pretty things on Etsy while supporting small businesses? No brainer! We’ve already scoped out the gorgeous finds from
It’s easier than you might think to do your bit for the environment, even when you’re just spending a lazy day at home. Little changes can have a big impact, so what you do at home can be really important, and no more so than in your living room. Maybe you’re already well on your
You’ve heard the saying “a dream come true” for most of your life but have never actually taken it literally. It typically has a figurative meaning and refers to something you’ve wanted in your fantasies but never really believed could become a reality. But some people really find that dreams they have while they sleep
Nutrition trends come and go in waves. First, everyone was terrified of eating too much fat. Then the conversation started to shift, and the masses begin to demonizing carbohydrates. And, in a way, a fear of carbs kind of makes sense. Carbohydrates make up a large portion of your daily calories, and eating too many
