‘Once-in-a generation’ tardigrade fossil discovery reveals new species in 16-million-year-old amber
They’ve famously survived the vacuum of space, and even returned to life after being frozen for decades in Antarctic moss. But as hard as it is to kill the bizarre microscopic animal, the tardigrade, it’s harder to find one fossilized. In fact, only two have ever been discovered and formally named — until now. In […]
When blood pressure needs more control, what’s better: An additional drug or more of the same? Study in veterans shows importance of personalizing the approach to intensifying treatment in sustainable ways
Nearly 34 million Americans have blood pressure that’s still too high even though they take medicine to control it. A new study may help them and their doctors decide whether to increase the dose of one of their existing drugs, or add a new one, to bring down their pressure and lower their risk of […]
People With Anxiety Explain The Soothing Powers Of Online Makeup Tutorials
The mind is a powerful tool that, even in the midst of anxiety, actively scouts information that provides a sense of hope and encouragement. And one surprising source that can temporarily soothe anxiety is online beauty and makeup tutorials. Observing the simple but systematic act of putting on makeup can help us relax and disengage […]
We Found The Cereals That Kids, Parents And Nutrition Experts Agree On
Even if you weren’t much of a cereal person before becoming a parent, having kids inevitably changes your relationship to that aisle of the grocery store. We talked to parents for tips on navigating the slippery slope to the cereal bowl, and then we checked in with nutritionists for recommendations. The ideas might reduce a […]
Why What Simone Biles Just Did Matters So Much To Black Women Like Me
Full disclosure, I wasn’t even going to watch the Olympics this year. I’d considered watching Track and Field just to see Sha’Carri Richardson literally run circles around her competition. But when she was disqualified for having THC in her system, it felt as though watching the Olympics wouldn’t be worth my time. Until earlier this […]
Physicians: Stop Dreading Call
Even though I completed residency almost 15 years ago, it is easy to remember the dread I experienced before taking hospital call. The sinking feeling in my stomach as the call date loomed near, the hypervigilance and terror every time my beeper went off in the middle of the night, the fear of imagined catastrophes […]
House Report Spotlights Drug Company Stock Buybacks, High Salaries
WASHINGTON — Pharmaceutical companies spend lavishly on stock buybacks and executive salaries even as Americans struggle to pay for their high-cost prescription drugs, Democratic House members said. “For too long, Big Pharma has charged patients in this country exorbitant prices for critically needed drugs,” said Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), chairwoman of the House Oversight and […]
Got A Watermelon And No Plans For It? Here Are 20 Delicious Ideas
Even if you’re a watermelon purist who believes the fruit is best in its unadulterated form, we think some of the recipes below will change your mind. There are sorbets, mojitos, salads, margaritas, gazpachos and so many ways to use watermelon that you’ll never wonder what to do with a big old melon again.