Restoring Dignity

Rochelle Courtenay had never wondered what homeless women do when they get their period. Her life changed when she read an article explaining how women who couldn't afford sanitary products were forced to employ makeshift solutions such as rolled-up toilet paper, newspapers and even socks. 'I

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When You Need To Cut A Parent Out Of Your Life

Dear Sugar Radio is a podcast offering 'radical empathy' and advice for the lost, lonely and heartsick. Today the hosts hear from people who have estranged themselves from their parents. (Image credit: Courtesy of WBUR)

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5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Trump's Budget

Thisarticle originally appeared on Fortune.com. On Tuesday, the Trump administration released a more detailed version of his proposed budget plan. The White House calls it a 'Taxpayer First' budget, meaning that it focuses on reducing federal spending, largely by cutting social safety net

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Stop Bleeding in 10 Seconds with This Common Spice

If you are a parent of small children, you surely often find yourself in a situation to find a way and quickly stop the bleeding of their cuts. Well, cayenne pepper is the most effective method to stop the bleeding of an open wound, and it even works in the case of deep cuts. eHow...

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Data sharing can offer help in science's reproducibility crisis

Criticism that researchers in the psychological and brain sciences are failing to reproduce studies -- a key step in the scientific method -- may have more to do with the complexity of managing data, rather than an attempt to hide methods and results, according to researchers.

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Skin cancer on the rise

New diagnoses for two types of skin cancer increased in recent years, according to a team of researchers. Their paper uses medical records from the Rochester Epidemiology Project to compare diagnoses of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma ? both nonmelanoma skin cancers ? between

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Ongoing natural selection against damaging genetic mutations in humans

Investigators report that, as a species, humans are able to keep the accumulation of damaging mutations in check because each additional mutation that's added to a genome causes larger, and larger consequences, decreasing an individual's ability to pass on genetic material.

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15 Signs That You Are Emotionally Intelligent

When emotional intelligence (EQ) first appeared to the masses, it served as the missing link in a peculiar finding: People with average IQs outperform those with the highest IQs 70 percent of the time. This anomaly threw a massive wrench into the broadly held assumption that IQ was the sole

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Santa Fe Sugary Drink Tax Loss Ends a Streak of Seven Soda Tax Wins

Santa Fe voters have rejected a 2 cent-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks that would have raised nearly $8 million for expanded pre-K. The tax was proposed and spearheaded by Santa Fe's Mayor Javier Gonzales, placed onto the ballot by the City Council and supported by thousands of voters who wanted

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Celebrity Chef Tom Colicchio: 'We Can End Hunger In This Country'

TheTop Chef judge, restaurateur and hunger advocate says many of our nation's problems are related to food, and one the biggest ways to address this is to make meals more nutritious and accessible. (Image credit: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Food Policy Act)

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Men Struggle During Infertility And Pregnancy Loss Too

In the three years that Thomas Smialek and his wife Sara have been trying to have a baby, they've endured two miscarriages and multiple failed infertility treatments. But this latest round ofin-vitro fertilization, or IVF, has been especially challenging. Not only are they shelling out thousands

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Significant connections between diet and drinking during pregnancy

It has been shown that both heavy and occasional drinking among the general population are linked to eating less fruits and vegetables, and eating more processed and fried meat. This is particularly worrisome for pregnant women, as both drinking and inadequate nutrition can have adverse

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Functional foods have role in reversing 'thin outside, fat inside' phenomenon, paper's authors conclude

Functional foods could have a key role to play in combating the global rise of the phenomenon of sarcopenic obesity, according to a published report of the proceedings of a recent scientific convention.

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Parents' anger at baby deaths NHS trust

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Has U.S. Policy Changed Regarding ISIS And Syria's Civil War?

Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Tom Bowman and Republican Rep. Will Hurd of Texas about how the Trump administration is addressing Syria's civil war. Hurd says Syria's President Bashar Assad 'must go.'

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I Was Young And Active, But A Blood Clot In My Leg Almost Killed Me

I'm 24 years old, an avid runner and cyclist, follow a healthy diet, have never smoked, and have no family history of major health problems. In other words, I'm as healthy as they come. So it came as a shock a few months ago when a sudden health issue came close to killing me. It started as a

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Everyone In The Fitness World Is Obsessing Over This Athleisure Trend

Plus, how to style it....

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14-Year-Old Charged In Sexual Assault Broadcast On Facebook Live

The boy faces felony counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault and manufacturing and dissemination of child pornography in connection with the attack on a 15-year-old Chicago girl. (Image credit: Joshua Lott/AFP/Getty Images)

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The big debate: Can sugar survive a public health crisis?

The world is getting fatter and unhealthier - are smaller portions and diet drinks really going to help when they sit next to full-sugar, supersized products? Is it time to tax or is industry doing enough? Catch the highlights from our live debate.

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A little nudge may provide a big boost to flu vaccination rates

Currently, only 44 percent of adults in the United States receive an annual flu vaccination. But, a new study suggests that a simple behavioral economics technique may be able to help. In the study, researchers programmed electronic health records (EHR) to alert care providers when a patient was

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U.S. Investigating Whether Its Mosul Airstrikes Caused Mass Civilian Casualties

As many as 200 civilians were reported killed in western Mosul, where a US-led coalition is fighting ISIS. It's not clear whether the rules of engagement have changed. (Image credit: Felipe Dana/AP)

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Chuck Barris Didn't Invent Schlock Television, He Weaponized It

The creator ofThe Dating Game, The Newlywed GameandThe Gong Show, which he also hosted, died Tuesday at 87. His shows were cheap to produce - and he made sure they looked it. (Image credit: NBC/NBC via Getty Images)

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No benefit of synthetic HDL-C on arterial plaque

Injection of a novel form of synthetic high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), or good cholesterol, into the arteries of patients who had recently had a heart attack did not reduce the volume of fatty deposits, or plaque, in the arteries, compared with placebo injections, according to new

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This Life Is Nothing Short Of An Evolving Osmosis Of Infinite Health

This life is nothing short of an evolving osmosis of infinite health. The goal of meridians is to plant the seeds of inspiration rather than yearning. Nothing is impossible.

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Don't Eat the Watermelon Snow!

You know, it's probably best to just not put snow in your mouth regardless of color. Hosted by: Olivia Gordon ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters-we couldn't make SciShow

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U.S. Doctors In Training To Work Longer Hours Under New Guidelines

Days may get a lot longer for some doctors in training after the group that oversees medical education in the United States rolled back controversial rules limiting the number of hours first-year residents may work. Beginning July 1, doctors in their first year of training after medical school

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Comparing Bread to Aloidia

Does the wiry back grant the meat? Only when the humorous record compares the bread to Aloidia.

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New biomarker 'bim' could enable smarter treatment for melanoma patients

Over the past few years, checkpoint blockade immunotherapies have revolutionized cancer treatment and helped many patients who were previously considered untreatable. Now, new discoveries could help make these and other immunotherapies even more transformative for patients.

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Can Democrats Turn Activism Into Votes? Special Elections Might Be A Clue

A victory in a Delaware legislative race has Democrats enthused, and some think they can pull off an upset in a Georgia House special election, giving evidence of growing anti-Trump sentiment. (Image credit: Courtesy of Jon Ossoff for Congress)

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Sierra Snowpack Smacks California's Drought

Despite one of the wettest winters on record, California Gov. Jerry Brown hasn't declared the five-year drought over yet. But the water shortages may to be over. (Image credit: Rich Pedroncelli/AP)

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Is Your Gym Nicer Than Your Apartment? How Design And Tech Are Transforming Fitness

With interior designers, high-end amenities, and tech-enabled equipment, up-and-coming gyms are fancy AF....

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Chinae Alexander Proves Confidence Has Nothing to Do With Your Weight

Welcome to Behind the Confidence, a video series about the real, unfiltered journey to self-belief. We talked to four health and wellness pros who prove true confidence doesn't stem from a "like," nor does it magically happen overnight. It's about finding what makes you feel good physically,

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This DIY Green Tea Bath Bomb Is The Antioxidant Boost You Need

Here's how to make your very own shamrock-green bath bomb!...

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3 Sheet Pan Suppers | Dinner Made Easy

Vote For The Domestic Geek For the Shorty Awards Here: http://bit.ly/DomesticGeekShortys Click here to SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1dn24vP *Brand New* Healthy Meal Plan 2017 eBook Available Now: http://etsy.me/2hRzjvi More Dinner Made Easy Recipes: http://bit.ly/2kvgFi8 3 Healthy Chicken Recipes:

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Obesity And Infertility: How Your Waistline Affects Your Chances Of Having Kids

A new study from the National Institutes of Health suggests that a couple's body mass index may play a crucial role in their chances of getting pregnant.

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How To Make Any Bouquet More Meaningful With The Secret Language Of Flowers

This Valentine's Day, whether you're picking up florals for someone special or getting yourself a quick dose of sunshine, consider this your excuse to give floriography a try....

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For Black History Month, Celebrate Afro-Latino Music With Smithsonian Folkways

With Folkways curator Dan Sheehy as a guide, Alt.Latino explores how the music of West Africa has influenced Latin America and the Caribbean. (Image credit: Courtesy of Smithsonian Folkways)

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Here's What a Man Consumed and Overcame His Diabetes Without Medicine

Four years ago a young men was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure. Taking insulin and high blood pressure pills was inevitable. By consuming raw fruits and vegetables he succeeded in overcoming his illness! He discovered accidentally only 4 years ago that he had diabetes. Namely, he

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Trump Takes Propecia, A Hair-Loss Drug Associated With Mental Confusion, Impotence

In a snicker-worthy disclosure by President Donald Trump's longtime personal physician, readers of The New York Times learned Thursday that the leader of the free world takes a small daily dose of the drug finasteride ― otherwise known as Propecia ― which is used to treat male-pattern

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With Meals Made Of Gold, Chefs Certainly Know How To Feed The Ego

Gold is tasteless, odorless and has zero nutritional value, but it's appearing in everything from hamburgers to $1,000 sundaes. Much of it amounts to publicity stunts, though sometimes it's pure art. (Image credit: Courtesy of Liz Steger)

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More Hungry And Homeless Students In College Than Ever

ENTER TEASER (Image credit: LA Johnson/NPR)

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How Much You Use Online Media Is Influenced By Your Genes

Recent research says our genes have something to do with how much we spend time on the internet, whether on social media platforms, chat forums, or gaming sites.

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Trump, Netanyahu Have 'Very Nice' Phone Call As Embassy Speculation Swirls

President Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone Sunday, in their first talk since the inauguration. Trump has signaled a dramatic shift in policy toward Israel. (Image credit: Ronen Zvulun/AFP/Getty Images)

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7 Ways to Passively Use Technology For Self-Improvement

We all have a few things about ourselves that we would like to improve. Perhaps you want to increase your confidence, be more mindful, or improve your relationship. You may have even set a New Years resolution to accomplish these changes. Technology can be a great resource to passively start

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Acupuncture may alleviate babies' excessive crying (infantile colic)

Acupuncture may be an effective treatment option for babies with infantile colic -- those who cry for more than three hours a day on three or more days of the week -- reveals research.

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What My Morning Meditation Practice Taught Me About Power & Compassion

My life got so much better....

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Weekly Tips - The Pill, New Teeth and Antibacterial Soap

Gonna Grow Me Some New Teeth! I saw this one this week and I have to admit it sounds pretty cool! Apparently the drug Tideglusib has been showing some signs of success in the field of Alzheimer's research in that it appears to have the ability to stimulate stem cells in an area and cause a

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4 Reasons to Stop Using Your Microwave Oven NOW!

By Dr. Veronique Desaulniers Did you know that 90% of Americans still use microwave ovens to prepare their meals? When I read this fact, I was startled. This means that 9 out of 10 households in the U.S. are continuing to cook in a way that studies have clearly deemed as dangerous to your health!...

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Weekly Tips - Progress on Additives, Creatine for Teens and Clumsiness

Food Additive Progress I haven't added anything from Food Babe for a while now but I think her latest post is a good one for wrapping up the year. Whilst it is easy to concentrate on the ongoing abuses in food production by the big food processor and manufacturers it is just as important to note

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Is The Warning That Creatine's Not For Teens Getting Through?

Researchers who surveyed 244 shops across the U.S. found that, despite label warnings, two thirds would recommend the dietary supplement to a 15-year-old football player trying to gain muscle. (Image credit: Tara Moore/Getty Images) Read more...