In 2019, the staff at Legacy Pediatrics in Rochester, New York, printed black t-shirts with three words: “Vaccines Cause Adults,” and shared a photo on social media. The message started as a social media meme, but it captured what doctors wanted anxious parents to understand during a local measles outbreak. As vaccine hesitancy spread and...

Buyer’s regret is a real phenomenon everyone experiences at some point. Sometimes you regret a large purchase, like an expensive car that underperforms, a jacket you never wear, or a dessert that didn’t taste as good as it looked. Buyer’s regret is usually accompanied with guilt and anxiety, but it can also come with a...

We are often advised to practice safe sex using contraceptives, regular testing, and open communication with partners. Many of us know to avoid smoking or vaping as it increases the risk of throat cancer. However, most people do not consider the risk of developing throat cancer from oral sex. It turns out oral sex on...

Elon Musk has made headlines numerous times this year. From his stint establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to his blowout with Donald Trump, 2025 hurt his reputation. Musk claimed in a public post on X that President Trump’s name appeared in the alleged Epstein client list. He later deleted the post, and no...

Sometimes, a change in hair is all it takes to completely transform your confidence and outlook. A fresh haircut can highlight your best features, modernize your style, and make daily routines easier. Hair carries so much personal meaning that altering it often feels like turning a new page in life. Whether you are celebrating a...

Aging brings insight, resilience, and a wealth of life experience. However, many outdated norms continue to follow people into their later years, subtly encouraging them to slow down, stay quiet, or stick to routines that no longer fit. Once you pass 60, it’s time to evaluate whether you’re living according to societal expectations or personal...

Millions of people across the globe are reconsidering parenthood altogether. Whether it raises ethical issues or environmental considerations that dissuade individuals from parenthood, statistics show a decline in childbirths. The UN Population Fund report finds economic and sexist barriers, not shifting values, are driving declining birthrates.  High costs, job insecurity, world concerns, and a lack...

Turning 50 often brings a fresh perspective on what matters most. As priorities shift toward comfort, safety, and simplicity, some outdated household items lose their usefulness. Many people hold onto things out of habit, even when those items no longer serve a purpose or might create risks. From bulky furniture to aging tech, a little...

Uber announced a new feature on July 23, 2025, allowing women drivers and riders to match with each other in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit starting in the next few weeks. This is the first time Uber is bringing this to the United States. The company already runs this program in 40 countries, where...

Many have fears about being an adequate size to satisfy a sexual partner and can affect a person’s self-image. While these fears are unfounded, it does not prevent some men from exaggerating their sizes to their partners. Researchers have uncovered fascinating findings about penis size reporting across American states.  The survey exposes which regions boast...

Names shape a person’s entire life, so parents must choose carefully. However, courts have made some baby names illegal that could harm a child’s future in schools, workplaces, or government records. These rejected names show what happens when parental creativity crosses legal boundaries, forcing judges to protect children from choices that could follow them for...

A Birmingham baby who weighed just one pound at birth is finally going home after spending more than 400 days in the hospital. His journey began when he was born 14 weeks early. Barrett Brasfield, now over a year old, went home from Children’s of Alabama earlier this week. He had lived in the hospital...