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Biogen and Eisai released their phase 3 trial results, showing new Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab slowed the rate of cognitive decline by 27%. Source: Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Mental Decline By 27% in Trial Hailed as ‘Most Encouraging to Date’ I know there have been a few setbacks in the Alzheimer’s research arena, so it’s encouraging […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic had us waving a sad farewell to many of life’s modern conveniences. And where it certainly hasn’t been the worst loss, not having free samples at grocery stores has undoubtedly been a buzzkill. Sure, one can shop around without the enticing scent of hot, fresh artisan pizza cut into tiny slices or […]
“The talk” is a moment a lot of parents dread having with their children. Sex is a complicated issue so it’s understandable that parents feel uncomfortable breaching that boundary with their kids and explaining such a delicate topic. Kadyn Smith, a mom in California, got more than 2.5 million views of a video she posted […]
Political satire and parody have been around for at least 2,400 years, as ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes satirized the way Athenian leaders conducted the Peloponnesian War and parodied the dramatic styles of his contemporaries, Aeschylus and Euripides. Satire and parody are used to poke fun and highlight issues, using mimicry and sarcasm to create comedic […]
John Rosemond, a 74-year-old columnist and family psychologist, has folks up in arms after he wrote a column about why he never gives children high-fives. The article, “Living With Children: You shouldn’t high-five a child” was published on the Omaha World-Herald’s website on October 2. The post reads like a verse from the “Get Off […]
Bespectacled mystery solver and “Scooby Doo” fan favorite Velma Dinkley has a new girlfriend and the internet is here for it. A viral clip from the new animated movie “Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!” shows the iconic nerd girl full-on swooning over costume designer and crime boss Coco Diablo (coolest name ever). Velma fawns over the […]
Everyone knows that fat animals are infinitely more visually appealing, much to veterinarians’ collective dismay. They may not be at their pinnacle of health, yet we love them anyway, especially when they’re babies. Bears, however, are supposed to get chunky so they get a pass. Before the winter when they hibernate, they’re all about feeding […]
Some things have scam written all over them and you can spot it a mile away. Like the random commenter on your social media post trying to sell you a love potion or get you to call a “love doctor.” Both of those things sound made up and besides, your profile clearly says you’re in […]