Is the Novavax COVID Vaccine Actually ‘Better’?
Lots of people are hearing about Novavax, the fourth COVID vaccine option in the U.S., for the first time, but it’s been authorized for use as a primary vaccine series…
There’s a New COVID Booster You Should Probably Get This Fall
Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) Updated COVID booster vaccines have now officially been authorized and recommended by the FDA and CDC. There is a Pfizer booster for ages 12 and…
15 Surprisingly Practical Ways to Use Dental Floss Around the House
Photo: Alliance Images (Shutterstock) It’s strong, it’s stretchy, it’s lightweight. Sometimes, after a dentist’s visit, it’s even free—and it can do a lot more than prevent cavities and halitosis. Turns…
More People Are Now Eligible for a Second COVID Booster Shot
Photo: Steve Heap (Shutterstock) Even if you’re “fully” vaccinated and boosted, you may be due for another COVID-19 vaccine shot soon. The FDA decided today to authorize a second booster…
How to Go to Sleep Like Fucking Royalty
Photo: morrowlight (Shutterstock) When you sleep, you’re unconscious by definition, but that doesn’t mean your bed should be anything less than luxurious. You deserve to cuddle up surrounded by the…
Why You Should Contact the Manufacturer Directly (and How to Do It)
Photo: Sun Shock (Shutterstock) Between labor shortages, ongoing supply chain issues, disruptive winter weather, and various recalls, you may have found that some of your go-to products are noticeably absent…
Here’s When to Get Your Older Kids Their Booster Shot
Photo: Marina Demidiuk (Shutterstock) Teenagers are now eligible for booster doses of their COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC has announced. Until now, boosters were only for adults aged 18 and up.…
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Get Your Booster
Photo: Tong_stocker (Shutterstock) Booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines are still optional for many of us, but evidence is mounting that if you haven’t gotten one yet, you’d probably be better…
Finally, Everyone 18 and Older Can Get a Booster Shot
Photo: myboys.me (Shutterstock) The FDA authorized Moderna and Pfizer boosters today for everyone aged 18 and older, and the CDC’s advisory panel followed up with a recommendation to match. Bottom…
How Many COVID Vaccine Shots Do You Need If You’re Immunocompromised?
Photo: grandbrothers (Shutterstock) The CDC has cleared up one of the ambiguities in its recent COVID-19 booster shot recommendations: If you got a third shot of one of the mRNA…