Author: Michelle Korhonen
Leishmaniasis, a disease spread by a parasite carried by sand flies, is generally considered a tropical disease. Now, thanks to climate change, new research finds it’s endemic to the United States.(Image credit: Science Photo Library)
Taylor Swift’s 1989 reminds me of 2014, the year of its release, which is to say that it reminds me of Tinder. That’s when the dating app, founded two years earlier, settled into ultra-popularity: It was logging 1 billion “swipes” a day as singles smudged their thumbs over pictures of strangers, judging and being judged. Tinder turned the classic, nervous thrill of the dating experience into a game, one that millions of people could play at once. Then, with uncanny timing, Swift released an album all about fun and flaky romance, helping listeners bounce along to their next potential rejection.The…
If you’re anything like me, though, you’ve tried everything in the diet book trying to find a way to finally get rid of that last little bit of belly fat so you feel comfortable in a bikini when all your friends decide on a hot tub night! But that was before I figured out how easy it can really be. Let me clarify: if you don’t feel good about you WITH the extra weight, you aren’t going to love you without it. Self-love is a totally different ball game than weight loss, and I want you to know that you’re…
Hundreds of children have been evacuated from a Sydney primary after a fast-moving grass fire was heading in their direction.A wild fire at Orchard Hills, around one kilometre away from Orchard Hills Public School in western Sydney, broke out at 1.45pm and was burning in a westerly direction towards the primary, according to the rural fire service. Hundreds of children have been evacuated from Orchard Hills Public School (pictured) in western Sydney after a fast-moving grass fire was headed in their direction Around 200 pupils at the school were reportedly taken to nearby Kingswood High School and parents have been told to…
Now your schedule is probably getting more hectic, and chances are, the Freshman (or Sophomore, or Junior, or Senior) Fifteen is looming over you. With all of the vending machines, student stores, late night cravings, and less-than-ideal Dining Hall food, eating healthy and staying away from unnecessary weight can be really hard. But good news, girl, I’ve gotchu! I’ve been where you are, and I know how difficult eating healthy can be when it seems like you’re being tempted with junk everywhere you turn, so I’ve put together the most amazing Hot Body Meal Plan that will take the struggle…
The Food and Drug Administration took a crucial step toward approving the first treatment using the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR to treat sickle cell disease.
It’s the undisputed diet trend of 2018, and if you love it, you LOVE it. If you don’t…you probably just kinda tune your friend out when she talks about it (because we all have that one keto friend haha) I recently did a little experiment for our WTF Wellness series on YouTube. I tried Keto (so did Ryan!) for TWO WEEKS! If you know me at all, you know diets are not really my thing. But I was super surprised by how I felt, the results I saw, and how much I wouldn’t recommend it. A little confused? You better…
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.A group of voters in Colorado are trying to use the power of the court to keep Donald Trump’s name off the state’s 2024 ballot. Below, I look at this week’s contentious Fourteenth Amendment trial in Denver—and speak with Trump’s co-defendant in the case.First, here are four new stories from The Atlantic:Testing the SystemBack when X was called Twitter (back when it was fun), certain…
Like, how do I enjoy a night out with my girls without derailing all my progress getting fit? Don’t sweat it, girl. With some simple, smart swaps, you can have your cake (read: cocktails) and eat it too (read: eat dessert). Here are six simple swaps, LSF approved, to keep your goals on point and enjoy your GNO! #LiveGuiltless Grilled > Fried. Substitute grilled chicken for the fried that’s on the menu. It’ll save you over 100 calories. Plus, no one needs the insane cholesterol that are in fried chicken…like if there’s one thing to watch out for as you try to hit…
Police have shot an unarmed woman wearing an Islamic veil who was ‘threatening to blow herself up while screaming Allahu Akbar’ at a metro station in Paris.The victim, who has not been named, was hit today by at least one bullet at the height of the rush hour at the Bibliothèque François-Miterrand Metro station in Paris.‘According to police, she made threats and advocated terrorism,’ said an investigating source. She was left in a critical condition.Armed officers arrived at the station soon after 8.30am, and the woman – who was dressed in an Islamic veil – ‘threated to blow herself up,’ said the…