New research examining 15 years of research indicates that comparing ourselves to people who seem better off than us on social media can lead to several negative psychological outcomes. The new findings appear in the journal Media Psychology. “I became interested in researching social media because of its huge presence in so many people’s lives,” … Read more
In a stunning rebuke to the CDC and FDA, the World Health Organization has said young, healthy people don’t need the COVID vaccines. The WHO has posted updated guidelines on their website, creating a new hierarchy of priorities for COVID vaccination. Groups are now labeled high, medium, or low for “risk of serious illness and … Read more
One in four adults in the US suffers from seasonal allergies. Symptoms of hay fever include sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose. There are many types of readily available allergy medications. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists Warmer weather spells allergy … Read more
Image:Image: Oksana Horiun/Getty Images. Design: Danielle Giarratano How much do you know about the ovaries? For starters, the ovaries are the central command of a woman’s health and vitality, according to Piraye Yurttas Beim, Ph.D., CEO of Celmatix, a biotech company focused on women’s health. “The ovary does so much, and when it stops functioning, … Read more
A man in India recently had the misfortune of becoming the world’s first recorded person to fall ill with a fungus that normally affects rose plants. The case appears to be a rare example of a plant pathogen passing to humans. Fortunately, the infection was treatable, but the incident could illustrate the growing danger fungi … Read more
The drug semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, has become a national talking point. The current buzz around semaglutide stems from its off-label use, mainly for weight loss. Celebrities and influencers are said to use these expensive drugs in an effort to get thinner. This usage strays drastically from the intent of … Read more
Every Thursday, Rich and Stoya answer a special question they could only answer together, for Slate Plus members only. Join today to never miss a column again. How to do it is Slate’s column of sex advice. Do you have a question? Send it here to Stoya and Rich. It’s anonymous! Dear How To Do … Read more
Resume: Glycine, a common amino acid, appears to play a role in the development of major depression, anxiety and other mood-related disorders. Source: University of Florida A common amino acid, glycine, can send a “delayed” signal to the brain, likely contributing to severe depression, anxiety and other mood disorders in some people, scientists at the … Read more
A Nebraska man who chopped off his little finger with a power tool while drinking 20 years ago has finally gotten a new finger with the help of modern technology. Adam Cutshall, 47, was gifted a 3D-printed finger from a New York City resident that is several thousand dollars less than the insurance company’s $20,000 … Read more
A bacterial toxin in the gut – specifically the epsilon toxin produced by Clostridium perfringens bacteria in the gut – may be an important environmental factor for multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a recent study. After finding the toxin in a higher amount in the fecal samples of MS patients compared to healthy people, scientists … Read more
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