All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Some firsts you never forget: kisses, jobs, and tretinoin. Yes, that inaugural time you slather on prescription retinol is one that sticks with you — mostly because it often
Biomedical engineers and surgeons at Duke University and UCLA have demonstrated an antibiotic coating that can be applied to orthopedic implants minutes before surgery that eliminates the chances of an infection around the implant. In early trials in mice, the coating prevented all subsequent infections, even without infusions of antibiotics into the bloodstream, which is
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has taken four million lives or more, worldwide. Caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the respiratory and systemic manifestations of severe disease have overshadowed the other potential effects of the virus on human physiology. One such area is female menstruation. Image Credit: Peakstock/Shutterstock.com Background There
In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic forced positive changes in how medicine is practiced in communities and at academic medical centers, with Family Medicine departments working at the front lines to provide care and forge relationships with community partners, according to a Duke Health review. Publishing in the Journal of the American Board of Family
Look, Rachael Ray is no stranger to thinking outside the box, especially when it comes to recipes like her buffalo chicken grilled cheese and cacio e pepe popcorn. Like many professional chefs, Ray has certain techniques she uses to gets things done efficiently. And, well, she just shared one of her chef secrets on Instagram
Postural hypotension, a drastic drop in blood pressure when standing up, is linked to an increased risk of dementia and accelerated progression from cognitive impairment to dementia, even in the absence of symptoms, for instance when feeling dizzy or faint. In a study published in the journal Hypertension, researchers from Karolinska Institutet show that postural
As Kerry Washington said in her tribute during the 2021 Emmys, Michael K. Williams "wouldn't have missed this." The star of The Wire and Boardwalk Empire, who died September 6, will be especially missed tonight. He was nominated for his role in Lovecraft Country. In a touching nod to her co-star, Lovecraft's Jurnee Smollett accessorized
(HealthDay)—When the COVID-19 public health emergency ends, a new crisis in insurance coverage in the United States may begin. Fifteen million Americans who enrolled in Medicaid during the pandemic could lose their coverage when the emergency declaration ends, according to an analysis by the Urban Institute, a social policy think tank. Its researchers said states
Long COVID symptoms rarely persisted beyond 12 weeks in children and adolescents, unlike adults. But more studies were required to investigate the risk and impact of long COVID in young people to help guide vaccine policy decisions in Australia, according to a review led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI). The review, published in
If you're used to seeing Elizabeth Olsen in long, red hair and a Scarlet Witch headpiece, her look on the Emmys 2021 red carpet may have come as a surprise. The Wandavision star and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series nominee was decked out in a dress from The Row — better known as
Subclinical or preclinical interstitial lung disease in patients with connective tissue diseases is not a benign entity, and many patients may experience progression of lung fibrosis before a diagnosis of ILD is made, investigators caution. Dr Anna-Maria Hoffmann-Vold Among patients with connective tissue disease assessed with baseline and follow-up high-resolution CT scans for ILD, nearly
Researchers worldwide hypothesized that the development of vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) could help to reduce transmission and help to lower the mortality rate. The vaccines developed against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) had to undergo several clinical trials before they could be considered safe for human use. Patients of various age
Let’s face it, when it comes to pies, who actually enjoys making pie crust from scratch? Yeah, neither does the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten. And she has just the fall dessert that not only appeals to said crust-making-shunners but is also perfect for pumpkin pie fans: her “luxurious, creamy and easy to make” Pumpkin
Called “one of the most charismatic Australians of the internet”, Lillian Ahenkan (@flex.mami) is your go-to woman for good energy, colourful suits and real talk, and her new book helps you work out who you are, what you want and how to get it. “I have a thing about women having agency. You’re allowed to
The Eczema Edit “This is probably my most favourite mask ever. It has a combination of vitamins, ceramides and antioxidants that leaves my skin feeling hydrated and plump. I love that I don’t have to wash it off as my skin just drinks this up. The best part is that it doesn’t burn or sting
The neocortex is organized into six neuronal layers and numerous functional areas. They form the structural basis for the processing of sensorimotor stimuli and many of our intellectual abilities. In the course of evolution, the human brain has undergone various changes, which include, for example, a significant growth in size and a special folding of
In the wake of COVID-19, many are experiencing escalating violence or abuse for the first time for a variety of reasons, including skyrocketing stress, financial struggles, unemployment, and alcohol use, says Nancy Glass, PhD, a community-based intervention researcher at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and associate director of the university’s Center for Global Health.
All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. A head of full and luscious hair is often pegged as the beauty ideal, but it's not an attainable standard for everyone. Many women experience thinning hair and hair
According to the World Health Organization, four million people die from obesity-related causes annually. Studies have shown that bariatric surgery is an effective, lifesaving intervention for patients with obesity, however the majority who are eligible for the procedure never advance to surgery. A team of researchers from Penn State College of Medicine identified variables that
A growing number of drugs are being approved on the basis of indirect (‘surrogate’) measures that do not always reliably predict outcomes that matter most to patients, such as living longer or feeling better. In The BMJ today, experts argue that surrogate endpoints provide no guarantee of clinical benefit and should be used only as
