One More Thing To Lose Sleep Over: A New Deadly Disease Called Vexas
The newly discovered genetic inflammatory disease has been flying under the radar
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Your Hard-Working Grandparents Took More Real Vacations Than You, and It Shows
A new report reveals today’s employees are dipping into PTO but not taking true, extended time off from work
The Eerie New Way Employers May Track Your Productivity
Don’t look now, but the dystopian technology is already used in some sectors—and it may become even more widespread
Arizona Congressional Proposal Requests $30 Million for Shrooms Medical Research
Are magic mushroom prescriptions in our future?
You Can Buy a Whole Caribbean Island for Less Than a House in a Major American City
A whole island for under half a milli. Any takers?
Your Reusable Water Bottle Could Be 40,000 Times Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat
Ew.
Can Psychedelic Treatment at Ketamine Clinics Cure Mental Illness?
The party drug is being repurposed for therapeutic purposes nationwide, with some encouraging results
Dead Bodies Can Spread Covid, Too
Medical workers are most at risk, but take all the precautions you need
Millions of Americans Are Misdiagnosed Every Year—And It Can Prove Fatal
Take a wild guess which race of people suffers most
Black Professional Conferences Are More Than Just a Big Ol’ Party
There’s a misconception going around that conventions like AfroTech are more play than work. Allow me to set the record straight.
Study Finds Self-Checkout Counters Are Covered in Dookie Particles
It’s one of the filthiest things you regularly come into contact with
The Next Generation of Urinals Will Be 100% Splash-Free
Once the Nauti-loo hits the streets, you won’t be pissed about splashback
The Lesson in Being Laid Off
Losing your job sucks, but with it comes a rare opportunity for recalibration
Inflation Is Cooling Down Just a Little Bit
The grocery bill is still too damn high, but economic course correction might be on the way
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About RSV, the Viral Outbreak Endangering Young Children
It’s not the new Covid, but it’s still a pretty big deal
Sleep Can Save You From Developing Chronic Illnesses
A new study indicates beauty rest could prolong your life
We Still Don’t Know How Long Covid’s Devastating Symptoms Can Linger
The pandemic wanes, but its health effects could last a lifetime
A Toast to HBCU Homecoming, the Epicenter of Black Success
Being reunited with fellow alumni feels so good—especially now that my career has finally caught up to my ambition
They Out Here Giving Free Vasectomies, Y’all
In the wake of Roe v. Wade ruling, demand has soared
Don’t Be the Last Person to Know Layoffs Are Coming
Forget “quiet quitting,” you really need to watch out for these telltale signs that heads are about to roll
If Y’all Treat Covid Boosters Like You Do Flu Shots, We’re Doomed
Regardless of what that old man in office says, the pandemic is not over. Consider this your reminder to get updated vaccines.
How Practicing Semen Retention Made Me a Better Lover—And a Better Man
I knew tantra would be a challenge. What I never anticipated is how it'd transform my entire life.
FDA Warns Against TikTok Trend of Cooking Nyquil-Marinated Chicken
It’d result in way worse than the Itis
If I Were Rich, I'd Get Leg Lengthening Surgery Just So I Could Dunk
Who wants to get posterized?
Why I'll Drink a Red Stripe to Sheryl Lee Ralph's Emmy Win
The actresses' success makes my creative career choice easier for my Jamaican mother to accept
Thanks to New Drug, You May Never Have to Work Out Again
From pop squats to poppin' pills!
Ultra-Processed Foods Could Be Killing You
Men are 29 percent more likely to develop colorectal cancer from heavily processed foods
Solving My Company’s Diversity Problem Is No Easy Task
My colleague was recruiting with good intentions—bless his heart—but he was blind to his biases. Turns out, I had some of my own, too.
I Saw A Fight Between OGs and Gentrifiers at the Park Today
How do I fit into both groups?
The Dystopian Era of Housing Tied to Your Employer Is Knocking at Your Door
Employer-subsidized housing has a few perks, but they don’t outweigh its danger