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Think Youve Got Food Poisoning? Many of us have been told toget to know our vaginas. Enter: The at-home anus exam, something everyone should be doing regularly. But what is the purpose of a rectal self-exam? What does a healthy butt look like? There should be no visible cuts or lesions. anal surgeon and founder of Bespoke Surgical and Future Method The mucosa should be a reddish color. If that is the case, youll want to call up your doctor....

Anti-capitalist financial planner River Nice shares how to plan an ideal life while navigating oppressive financial systems. Im a financial planner who thinks that capitalism is bad for people and the planet, they say. For example, one of their clients is a child refugee who works for a major media company. What is The Missionary Sex Position? Nice also gets her clients to envision the big moments in life they want to achieve and live for....

Ever wonder how the pros deal with cosmic events? Here, learn three ways that an astrologer prepares for Mercury retrograde. WithMercury retrograde, that focus is on communicationand the ways in which we go about our daily life. How do you do that? Mercury is the planet of communication, expression, information, and how we process our thoughts. When Mercury goes retrograde, it impacts communication, expression, information, and how we process our thoughts....

Saturn shows us our wounds to teach us how to move forward empowered. Saturn shows us our wounds to teach us how to move forward empowered, she says. And by that, she means a renewed and fuller sense of self, identity, and life goals. Effectively weathering the storm before that calm isnt just about waiting it out, though. So, how can you prepare? Its those particular themes that you’ve got the option to expect to surface during your Saturn return....

Brace yourself: Retrograde season of 2021 is coming up. Astrologer Stephanie Gailing shares what to expect from the transits this year. If youre keeping track, there are times in that window when four planets will be retrogradeat once. But this doesnt mean you should throw in the towel on 2021. Its not out of the ordinary. Often, Mercury joins the mix, as it does this year. astrologer, wellness consultant, dream interpreter, and author ofThe Complete Guide to Astrological Self-CareandThe Complete Book of Dreams...

The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? Any number of things can make or break a meal out at a restaurant. Catching up with friends after a long week over shared bites (and maybe a bit of booze)?...

The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? Farewell, college drinking days. Our taste buds begin to deteriorate as we grow older. The cause is multifaceted. otolaryngologist affiliated with Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana This can cause existing papillae to shrink and become less effective overall....

Bug bites are some of the biggest downsides of the warmer months. (Yes, that means theyre related to spiders). What are chigger bites? So when you come hiking along in your cuteOutdoor Voices shorts, your exposed shins look mighty scrumptious. The problem is, you may have no idea you are lunch. A common misconception is that they burrow into the skin, Edwards says. … So where on your body do you’re gonna wanna be most careful?...

What causes brain freeze, and what’s the best way to cure brain freeze instantly? Ashley Agan, MD, an otolaryngologist shares it all. The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? Also, what causes brain freeze to begin with? …...

Confused about the COVID-19 variant versus subvariant language? An epidemiologist explains using a helpful metaphor. SARS-CoV-2 has many lineages,allof which cause COVID-19. Covid-19 variant versus subvariant: An epidemiologist explains First, remember that every virus mutatesnot just COVID-19. Often, these mutations leave the virus unable to survive, and it dies. Its Amazing How Its All Connected. infectious disease expert For the sake of clarity, Dr. Shah uses dog breeds as a metaphor to talk about the virus....

Exactly how long does a COVID-19 vaccine last? And the data available is promising. Thats really encouraging news, says Dr. Moderna also hasdataalbeit from a much smaller samplethat suggests lasting efficacy of its vaccine. That is preliminary evidence for both Pfizer and Moderna efficacy lasting six months and probably longer, he says. Instead, what youll experience is a slow decline over time. And there is some evidence suggesting six months is likely, as Dr....

At first blush, that seems counterintuitive, right? That data tells an interesting, but unpredictable story, according to Dr. Shah. The trajectory of a virus such as COVID-19 can change quickly. However, often as viruses become more contagious, they become less deadly, she says. Its Amazing How Its All Connected. However, it may never disappear. infectious disease expert However, this doesnt mean its time to let our guards down. While the numbers may never reach what they were, they are by no means static....