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Nobody expects their quest for an hourglass silhouette to come with an odor, yet online conversations keep circling around something people casually call the BBL smell. Brazilian butt lifts involve liposuctioning fat from areas like the abdomen or thighs and transferring it into the buttocks for volume and contour. The procedure itself is sterile, but … Read more
What does Serena Williams’ support for GLP-1 drugs really mean? Doctors weigh in on the growing hype. Recent headlines about celebrities using GLP-1 medications for weight management have reignited public debate. Some praise high-profile figures for openly seeking medical help and reducing stigma around obesity treatment. Others argue these drugs are being used unnecessarily. When … Read more
Experts recommend consulting a doctor if the twitches occur frequently or are accompanied by other symptoms. Lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule and using relaxation techniques, can reduce how often these twitches happen. Suddenly waking up with the feeling that you are falling, professionally known as a hypnic jerk, is generally harmless … Read more
Looking at our primate ancestors can give the impression that humans have already reached the final stage of evolution. However, many scientists believe that the current human form is only the beginning of a long evolutionary journey. Technology, space travel, and climate change are accelerating changes in the world, and experts say humans will likely … Read more
The Stanford Prison Experiment from 1971 became one of the most widely discussed psychological studies in modern history. Conducted by social psychologist Philip Zimbardo at Stanford University, it aimed to examine how ordinary individuals behave when placed in positions of power or submission. Twenty-four male volunteers were randomly assigned roles as either prisoners or guards … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (June 2022) returned control over abortion regulation to the states. In the four years since, a patchwork of policies has emerged across the country. As of February 2026, thirteen states enforce near‑total bans on abortion, four states prohibit the procedure at roughly six … Read more
Generation Z is increasingly reported to display slightly lower cognitive test performance compared with previous generations. Several recent analyses suggest that the long-standing upward trend in IQ scores, historically known as the Flynn effect, has slowed or reversed in some regions. Researchers highlight declines particularly in reading comprehension, sustained attention, mathematical reasoning, and memory performance. … Read more
Births in the United States declined again in 2025, with provisional federal data showing just over 3.6 million babies born, roughly 24,000 fewer than in 2024. While the drop is relatively small in percentage terms, it confirms a broader demographic trend that has persisted for nearly two decades. Rising living costs, delayed marriage, healthcare affordability … Read more
Hims & Hers Health abruptly halted sales of its planned low-cost copycat version of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster Wegovy weight loss pill only days after announcing it, following legal threats from the drugmaker and intervention from U.S. regulators. The move highlights the escalating conflict between telehealth companies attempting to lower drug prices through compounded alternatives and … Read more
Organized health messaging has long served as a bridge between medical knowledge and everyday decision-making, translating complex risks into messages meant for mass audiences. Early public health efforts relied heavily on printed posters and static visuals placed in public spaces. Streets, factories, schools, and clinics became sites of health instruction through images and short slogans. … Read more