Health and Fitness

Ongoing symptoms at three months and associations with immune profiles. (A, B) The percentage of patients with mild (N=17), moderate (N=32), and severe (N=14) coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) who reported the indicated symptom (A) or number of symptoms (B) at three months are indicated with white, grey, and black bars, respectively. Statistics were calculated using a …

Long COVID not caused by COVID-19 immune inflammatory response, new research finds Read More »

Rhesus KL enhances cognition in aged rhesus macaques. Credit: Nature Aging (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s43587-023-00441-x A team of health care specialists and neuroscientists affiliated with several institutions in the U.S., has found that injecting a protein called klotho into older rhesus macaques led to improvements in working memory and their ability to do certain tasks. In …

Injection of klotho protein into older monkeys found to improve cognitive decline Read More »

I was officially diagnosed with Lupus in May of 2021. I say officially because my symptoms started long before that, I just didn’t know it. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in different parts of the body. Your immune system is meant to help your body fight infection. But …

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Lupus Treatments Read More »

After five episodes and countless hot takes, The Idol brought its first and only season to a close on HBO over the weekend, wrapping up the warped saga of troubled pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) and creepy cult leader Tedros (series co-creator Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye). Playing out like A Star Is Born meets Euphoria, …

Viewers Are, Somewhat Predictably, Mad as Hell at The Idol‘s Wild Finale Read More »

Bad news for anyone who doesn’t support the LGBTQ+ community: prestige mob dramas are no longer available to you. In response to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that allows business owners to discriminate against customers and refuse service on the basis of sexual orientation, actor Michael Imperioli has just declared that he no longer wishes …

Michael Imperioli Just Banned Homophobes From Watching The Sopranos Read More »

Law & Order star Christopher Meloni is showing off his buff physique in a playful new digital ad. A new video from apparel brand Tommie Copper for their July 4 campaign depicts Meloni waking up in bed, and speaking enticingly to the camera. “Hey, come a little closer, I want you to experience the magic …

Christopher Meloni Is Swole—and Very, Very Naked—in a New Video Read More »

Since its beginning as a humble online bookstore, Amazon has started producing its own tech, everything from smart home speakers to streaming sticks and e-readers. The online retailer also offers an affordable lineup of wireless earbuds that, among other things, include noise cancelation and quick access to Alexa. If that sounds like something you’re interested …

Amazon Is Selling Its Echo Buds for up to 39% Off Ahead of Prime Day Read More »

After five episodes and countless hot takes, The Idol brought its first and only season to a close on HBO over the weekend, wrapping up the warped saga of troubled pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) and creepy cult leader Tedros (series co-creator Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye). Playing out like A Star Is Born meets Euphoria, …

Viewers Are, Somewhat Predictably, Mad as Hell at The Idol‘s Wild Finale Read More »

Bad news for anyone who doesn’t support the LGBTQ+ community: prestige mob dramas are no longer available to you. In response to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that allows business owners to discriminate against customers and refuse service on the basis of sexual orientation, actor Michael Imperioli has just declared that he no longer wishes …

Michael Imperioli Just Banned Homophobes From Watching The Sopranos Read More »

Law & Order star Christopher Meloni is showing off his buff physique in a playful new digital ad. A new video from apparel brand Tommie Copper for their July 4 campaign depicts Meloni waking up in bed, and speaking enticingly to the camera. “Hey, come a little closer, I want you to experience the magic …

Christopher Meloni Is Swole—and Very, Very Naked—in a New Video Read More »