Help! My Kid Hates How They Look In Pictures
St. Louis mom Deidre Belton, like parents everywhere, knows that her child is absolutely adorable. When Alexander was small, he became accustomed to Belton and other doting relatives telling him, “You’re such a handsome little boy.” His usual response? “Yes, I am.” Belton has noticed, however, that as he approaches puberty, her now-fifth grader is […]
Tear-free hair brushing? All you need is math: Researchers develop a mathematical understanding of detangling that could be used for textile manufacturing, robotic hairdressers
As anyone who has ever had to brush long hair knows, knots are a nightmare. But with enough experience, most learn the tricks of detangling with the least amount of pain — start at the bottom, work your way up to the scalp with short, gentle brushes, and apply detangler when necessary. L. Mahadevan, the […]
COVID in Your Junk? The Idea Isn’t Bunk, Study Suggests
No one knows for sure why COVID-19 is linked to male sexual woes, but growing evidence, including a new study in monkeys, has suggested that the SARS-CoV-2 virus directly infects the male reproductive system — just like other viruses such as mumps and Zika. Thomas J. Hope, PhD, a cell biologist at Northwestern University in […]
New Study Shows Just How Much Kids’ Mental Health Has Suffered In The Pandemic
Anyone who has cared for or spent time around a child during the past 18 months knows how difficult the COVID-19 pandemic has been on them emotionally. Now, one of the largest studies on children’s mental health during the pandemic to date shows just how significant the toll has been, indicating that 1 in 4 […]
Michael Phelps Can Relate To Simone Biles And His Heart Is Breaking For Her
Michael Phelps knows the dark side of being the star attraction at the Olympics. The five-time Olympian swim great, who won 23 gold medals, churned to glory while fighting depression and even thoughts of suicide. Hearing about gymnast Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the team competition over “mental health” concerns (she later pulled out of […]