Coronavirus cases are declining, so what will that mean for child care? Following the pandemic, new parents face an unprecedented child-raising situation. An M.D. from Emory University shared his thoughts. […]
Transylvanian tourists have a new reason to visit Bran Castle: safer punctures. The 14th-century castle said to have been the main inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula now has a COVID-19 vaccination station built in it. Dracula set the standard for vampire lore. […]
One of the most famous Smithsonian museums is back in business. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History closed its doors for six months due to the coronavirus pandemic, but reopened Friday with new exhibits. It hosts more than 1.7 million objects from American history. […]
Medical misinformation can be dangerous—sometimes lethal. The coronavirus pandemic is no exception, leading to outrageous claims about the disease and its cure. Covid vaccines definitely don’t spread via inhalation or touch. […]
Cosmetic surgery declined in 2020 with one major exception: butt implants. While a “butt lift” raises and tightens a patient’s rear end, an implant gives the same area volume. Butt and breast implants are silicone-based. […]
One in three Americans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. With the danger of the coronavirus beginning to seem behind us, restrictions on social gatherings are slowly lifting. Exercising social intelligence can make get-togethers a little easier. […]
Stress causes exhaustion and affects our ability to get high-quality sleep. As we make our way through a stressful period, our energy is used up more quickly. When we do sleep, it’s seldom deep sleep. As society is stressed by COVID-19, getting our rest matters now more than ever. […]
India’s second wave of COVID-19 belies its earlier claims of beating the virus. As recently as March, Indian officials had claimed the nation was in its final days of the pandemic, which no longer seems to be the case. Prime Minister Modi’s party now faces much criticism. […]
The pandemic has people worldwide feeling nostalgic for air travel. Airlines and entertainment companies have begun offering alternatives to real travel for those who miss flying. Airplane seating is a game of incentive and asymmetry. […]
Eating burgers and fries at home has rippled through the economy. A shortage of ketchup packets has sent the restaurant industry into a frenzy, causing packet prices to soar. How do businesses ensure supply meets demand? […]
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