Embarrassed of her eczema. Jessica Simpson explained why she chose not to show off photos with her newborn daughter, Birdie, after the little one’s March 2019 arrival. Jessica Simpson’s Best Quotes About Motherhood and Kids “I’ve dealt with eczema since I was a kid, but after having my daughter Birdie, I […]
Why Ashlee Simpson Felt 'Confused and Guilty' Breast-Feeding Son Ziggy
Breast-feeding her boy. Ashlee Simpson experienced highs and lows nursing her 2-month-old son, Ziggy. Model Romee Strijd and More Celeb Moms Share Breast-Feeding Pictures “I have loved breastfeeding my children,” the singer, 36, captioned a Monday, January 11, Instagram post, referencing the baby boy and his older siblings, Bronx, 12, […]
A step toward understanding why COVID-19 boosts stroke risk
A UCLA-led study may help explain how COVID-19 increases the risk for stroke. Scientists made the finding by running fluid spiked with a COVID-19-like protein through a 3-D-printed model of the arteries of a patient who had suffered a stroke. Although COVID-19 was first identified by its severe respiratory symptoms, […]
Why Two Doctors Believe Misinformation Is the Biggest Threat in 2020
This article originally appeared in the December 2020 issue of Men’s Health. DR. HOWARD MARKEL is a historian of epidemics at the University of Michigan. Dr. Mike Varshavski is a New Jersey-based physician and popular online content creator. Despite their age (60 vs. 30) and the platforms where they tend […]
Why coronavirus rules should be about more than just stopping transmission
The success or failure of coronavirus regulations is often assessed on whether they affect the rate of transmission in the community, and whether or not people comply with them. But what about the ethics behind the measures? With inevitable and complex value judgments at play, responses to COVID-19 have shown […]
Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Share Why They Vaccinate Their 2 Kids
Taking preventive measures. Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard opened up about a choice they have made regarding their children’s health. The Duggars: A Comprehensive Guide to the Famous Family In honor of the seven-year anniversary of when they began dating, Duggar and Dillard answered questions from fans in a YouTube […]
What are monoclonal antibodies? (And why do we need them?)
When President Trump was diagnosed with COVID-19, one of the cutting-edge experimental therapies he received was a mixture of monoclonal antibodies. But now a vaccine may soon be available. So are other therapies necessary or valuable? And what exactly is a monoclonal antibody? Over the past few months, the public has learned about many treatments being used […]