Here’s why Amazon is moving Black Friday to October
For most Americans, Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, but things are looking very different this year. Major …
The science behind why lifting weights makes us feel so good
Exercise gives us endorphins. We know this. Going to a spin class, or even just a light jog, will flood …
Man shares why he drinks up to seven pints of his own urine a day
Jan Schünemann, 26, has a rather unusual habit: he likes to drink pints of his own urine. Oh, and he …
Why the RNC has everyone talking about the Hatch Act
This year is a special one for American politics. Thanks to social distancing and the pandemic, both the Democratic and …
Declining antibodies and immunity to COVID-19 – why the worry?
Most people are aware that testing for antibodies in a person’s blood can show if someone has had a specific …
Four reasons why some people become ‘super smellers’ – from pregnancy to genetic differences
Do certain smells make you feel uncomfortable, even nauseous? Or is your nose so good that you can detect even …
Heart regeneration using stem cells: Why irregular heartbeats occur after transplantation
Stem cells are heavily studied around the world with the hope to revive damaged body parts unable to regenerate by …
Why Ali Wentworth Watches Porn With Her Kids
Plenty of people watch porn. Plenty of parents watch porn. And, spoiler alert: The kids of those parents often watch …
How the Lyme disease epidemic is spreading and why ticks are so hard to stop
In the 1970s, an epidemic of mysterious arthritis-like symptoms began spreading among children in the lushly wooded area around Lyme, …
These Trans Moms Hate Mother's Day — Here's Why
Today, we honor moms everywhere for all the hard work they do. We shower them in love and presents. It’s all …
Keto diet: here’s why some people experience fatigue, nausea, headaches after starting it
The ketogenic (“keto”) diet is an increasingly common choice for those looking to lose weight. The diet recommends eating protein, …
Why I'm Teaching My Kids to Shoot a Gun
When I tell people that I hunt, I hear the gasps and see the looks of shock. After all, I’m …
How do viruses mutate and jump species? And why are ‘spillovers’ becoming more common?
Viruses are little more than parasitic fragments of RNA or DNA. Despite this, they are astonishingly abundant in number and …
Coronavirus: Why it's OK if your emotions are a rollercoaster right now
Are you OK? But are you… really? It’s fine if your not, you know. A lot of people are definitely …
Why You Should Stop Using the Phrase ‘Social Distancing'
In the age of social media new words, phrases, and memes can take off in a matter of minutes. Suddenly …
COVID-19: Why the WHO was afraid of crying ‘pandemic’
The World Health Organization has been criticized for being slow to declare a public health emergency and a pandemic as …
Why Lisa Loeb Has 'a Lot of Political Discussions at Home' With Her 2 Kids
An early start! Lisa Loeb hasn’t shied away from talking to her 10-year-old daughter, Lyla, and 7-year-old son, Emet, about …
Here’s why you shouldn’t remove skin tags at home
When you search Google for skin tags, numerous sources pop up detailing different methods of skin tag removal. “While the removal …