Use the Boxing Method to Take Better Digital Notes
Taking notes by hand is generally preferable to using tech, both because it’s better for retention and also because so many of the best note-taking methods are designed for notebooks.…
Don’t Panic, But Leprosy Might Be Endemic in Florida Now
Leprosy is probably best known as the disease that made people “unclean” in Biblical times, so it may seem surprising that the CDC published a report this week suggesting that…
16 Subtle Signs Something More Serious May Be Wrong With Your Health
Photo: hxdbzx (Shutterstock) Most of us perform at least a little bit of due diligence to maintain our health. We watch what we eat, we exercise, we see a doctor…
How to Tell If Your Sunburn Might Actually Need Medical Attention
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Sunburns can be serious, but for the most part, we know how to treat them at home: Use cool compresses, grab some aloe gel, and drink…
What Are ‘Comorbidities,’ Anyway?
Photo: ponsulak (Shutterstock) Rochelle Walensky, the CDC director, recently said it was “encouraging news” that most people who have died of COVID-19 had multiple comorbidities. While I’d disagree with the…
White Nationalism Is Far Worse Than a ‘Disease’
In 2020, Condoleeza Rice wrote, “Our country has a birth defect: Africans and Europeans came to this country together—but one group was in chains.” After President Joe Biden addressed the…
The microbiome: How gut bacteria regulate our health
Our bodies contain almost as many microbial cells as human cells. This community of organisms is called the microbiome, and we are increasingly learning what a huge role they play…
What is a vaccine and how do they work? Find out in Science with Sam
Since the first vaccine was developed in 1796, vaccinations have been phenomenally successful at preventing infectious diseases, and wiping out some altogether. The latest video in our new YouTube series,…
These hacks by FSSAI will help you disinfect your kitchen easily! – Times of India
Did you know that germs can quickly get from one surface to another in the kitchen? If they get into the food or even on your skin, they can make…