Let’s be honest. When you’re thinking about what you’re grateful for, items like toilet paper probably don’t make the list. But maybe it’s time to change that. The anonymous creator of the Tumblr “Be Grateful For Toilet Paper” is on … Read More »
The endoplasmic reticulum is a labyrinth-like, tubular structure inside cells that, among other things, synthesizes many of the building blocks of glucose metabolism, such as lipids and proteins. Now, thanks to a new drug screening tool they developed, scientists have … Read More »
Thailand has confirmed the country’s first case of Middle East respiratory syndrome, while South Korea, the country most affected by MERS outside of the Arabian Peninsula, confirms case number 166. Infection with MERS-CoV – shown here in lung tissue – … Read More »
Jack Antonoff calls his past panic attacks “some of the most terrifying moments of my entire life,” but that’s precisely why the Bleachers frontman is speaking about them publicly. “It was such trauma to go through, but then beyond having … Read More »
JUNE Worried about getting a sunburn? Swap your Fitbit for June. June is a wearable device that looks like a jeweled bracelet and bills itself as a “beauty coach that will help you fight a major source of skin-aging: UV.” … Read More »
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, in association with the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, found that, over the course of a year, the number of unintended pregnancies was reduced “dramatically” by training … Read More »
With the average American consuming around 4.5 kg of chocolate each year, it is safe to say it is one of the nation’s most loved treats. It is not hard to fathom why; it tastes delicious and stimulates the release … Read More »
Sometimes simplicity is the best way to make a point. After seeing firsthand how mental illness can take a toll, Marissa Betley decided to sketch out how it truly feels to struggle with a mental health disorder. She then posted … Read More »
Most of what we learn about cholesterol concerns its involvement in heart disease and clogging up arteries. However, the waxy, fat-like substance also plays a vital role in growth of cells and is an essential building block in their production … Read More »
A study recently published in the Journal of Obesity suggests that frequently weighing oneself and looking at the progress on a chart every day is an effective way to lose a modest amount of weight and – just as importantly … Read More »