"A little-known French sports doctor who spent 16 years studying the busts of about 300 women sent a scare through a country known for its love of lingerie this week when he suggested bras were useless." [Reuters]
Bras useless, says science
Concussions can cause changes in gut bacteria
Researchers at the Houston Methodist Research Institute have discovered that brain injuries, such as concussions, can change your gut bacteria. From New Atlas: The Houston Methodist team investigated this further by tracking 33 college football players over the course of a season, collecting blood, stool and saliva samples at three intervals along the way to… READ THE REST
FDA proposes ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. CNET: The US Food and Drug Administration published proposed rules banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars on Thursday. The ban would affect a third of cigarettes sold in the US each year, though stop short of banning menthol-flavored e-cigarettes, according to… READ THE REST
Patient died after 505-day Covid infection, the longest on record
UK doctors treated what they think is the longest Covid infection on record: 505 days. The patient was immunocompromised and eventually died. The patient first caught Covid in early 2020. They had symptoms and the infection was confirmed with a PCR test. They were in and out of hospital many times over the next 72… READ THE REST
With a deal on a vaccum like this, spring cleaning can continue right into summer
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. From your roommate that doesn't know how to use a plate to your dog that manages to track every inch of dirt from the backyard every time it comes back in… READ THE REST
Pour Over Gooseneck Coffee Kettle will give you a pep in your morning step
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. We simply cannot function without the roasted nectar of the gods passing our lips first thing in the morning. If you're a pour-over type sipper, you know the true importance of… READ THE REST
You can always start the fire with this match striker on hand
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. From steamy date nights to warm summer evenings filled with s'mores, a flickering flame can make all kinds of magic happen. But if you're walking around with a dinky set of… READ THE REST
