The COVID-19 lockdown upturned the lives of teenagers at a time when they are usually becoming more independent and taking steps toward their future. Instead, they were confined to their homes, exams were canceled, and their next steps looked suddenly less certain. Our research on the TELL Study – Teenagers’…
Coronavirus vaccine trials won’t tell us if they save lives, prevent serious illness or stop transmission – here’s why
There are currently at least six COVID-19 vaccines in phase 3 clinical trials—the final phase of testing. These trials all aim to compare the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines versus a placebo. However, as Peter Doshi, associate editor at the BMJ, asks in a new report, what does “effective”…
The doctors still crippled by Covid-19 six months after they caught it
The doctors still crippled by Covid-19 six months after they caught it: None of these medics were hospitalised after catching coronavirus yet they’ve all been struck by ‘long Covid’ – raising alarming questions about its lasting effects Doctors affected by ‘long Covid’ have written a joint letter published in the…
Do people become more selfless as they age?
Looking for something to binge-watch while you’re hunkering down at home? Consider checking out the popular TV show “The Good Place.” Over four recently concluded seasons, the series follows the adventures and mishaps of four utterly self-centered characters on their quest to become decent and selfless human beings. The deeper…
Men explain why they don't wash their hands after going to the toilet
The warnings around the spread of coronavirus have brought the disturbing reality of the public’s hygiene levels to light. Wait, people weren’t properly washing their hands with soap and water in public loos? You really need to teach people how to sneeze into a tissue or cough into their elbow?…
What Are LISS Workouts & What Do They Do for Our Bodies?
You might have heard the term “LISS” and thought it was yet another new fitness trend that you needed to try. I know I did. While fitness influencers like Kayla Itsines have recently popularized the term, the fact is LISS, or Low Intensity Steady State, exercises have been around since,…
5 Things They Don't Teach You About Sex
It’s something of an understatement to say that the sex education you receive in high school can be lacking in useful, real-life information, to the point where some guys have some seriously mixed up ideas of what female anatomy looks like, and taking their cues from porn. In a recent…
The Best Dolls for Boys in 2020 — & Why They Matter So Much
It might be news to toy stores that still (still!) label their aisles “boys toys” and “girls toys” (or grandparents who insist your daughter would really like a miniature vacuum cleaner for her birthday while your son needs a train set), but guess what: Kids don’t care about gender stereotypes….
You're Wired to Support Your Favorite Sports Team—Even When They Suck
SAY YOU have a team. Could be a football team or a basketball team or a baseball team, but it’s your team, and it’s been your team for as long as you can remember. For me, those teams have always been the Knicks and the Jets—for the guy pictured above,…
Man undergoes surgery to alleviate erection that lasted for 36 hours: 'They said my penis would die'
Report: Woman suffers severe allergic reaction to oral sex partner’s medication A woman was rushed to the hospital after suffering a potentially deadly allergic reaction to the penicillin medication her partner was taking, after performing oral sex on him. The patient had suffered anaphylactic shock but told medics that due…
Let's ditch motivational quotes and the burnout they inspire
I remember exactly when I realised how much I hated burnout culture – it was when the vegetables told me to ‘hustle harder’. Those were the words carved into cucumber at a WeWork water cooler, shared on Twitter. It was followed by photo evidence of ‘Don’t stop when you’re tired,…