Health
8 Weird And Shocking Ways People Ended Up In Hospital In 2015
The BMJ Case Reports journal records strange and unexpected illnesses and injuries. Here are some of the strangest from last year. Warning: Maybe don't read this while you're eating your lunch.
Tom Chivers
My Breast Reduction Surgery Finally Gave Me The Body I Was Meant To Have
We’re told breasts should inspire lust and envy — but what about self-loathing?
Olivia Niland
KJ Apa Revealed How "Riverdale" Is Doing Makeout Scenes During The Coronavirus Pandemic, And People Have Questions
"Our new normal..."
Ben Henry
We Know What Bodily Fluid Matches Your Personality
Do you have the work ethic of blood? The mediating influence of urine? What is your spirit fluid?
Alex Kasprak
Can You Pass This Gross-Ass Bodily Fluid Quiz?
Blood, sweat, and tears, sure...but also pus, semen, and piss.
Alex Kasprak
19 Tweets You'll Totally Get If You Google Your Symptoms
"WebMD would be more accurate if every search result diagnosed you as a hypochondriac."
Elizabeth Pears
14 Of The Greatest Human Body Flaws
The human body is still beautiful, even though we have a weird genital and anus situation going on.
Natasha Umer
17 Jokes That Are Way Too Real For People Who Get UTIs
"Every time I sit down on the toilet it feels like like I’m sitting on a throne of lies."
Kelly Oakes
Did You Know That Men Also Have Hormonal Cycles?
That time of the day, bro?
Alex Kasprak
How Do Painkillers Know Where The Pain Is?
How can an inanimate chemical be so damn smart?
Alex Kasprak
Can You Pass This Middle School Sex Ed Exam?
There are a lot of penises and vaginas in this quiz. Slightly NSFW, obviously.
Natasha Umer
COVID Is Making Younger, Healthy People Debilitatingly Sick For Months. Now They’re Fighting For Recognition.
Across the globe, scores of COVID “long-haulers” have been fighting for doctors to believe and help them. On Friday, they finally got a meeting with the World Health Organization.
Brianna Sacks
The Right Wing Has A New Theory For Why The Pandemic Will End Soon: T Cells
Right-wing commentators and Trump’s new science adviser, Scott Atlas, say new studies signal good news for ending the pandemic. Scientists say that’s a dangerous leap.
Stephanie M. Lee
The LA Mayor Reportedly Turned Off The Power At The Home Of Three TikTok Stars To Stop Them Holding Parties During Lockdown
In a statement on Wednesday, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti said: "Today I authorized the City to disconnect utility service at a house in the Hollywood Hills to stop the large parties held there."
Ben Henry
Miley Cyrus Made An Appearance On "Call Her Daddy" And Revealed She Lost Her Virginity To Liam Hemsworth When Was She Was 16
"It was a lie that I held onto for 10 years."
Ben Henry
This Powerful Photo Series Shows The Truth Behind Breastfeeding
"If breastfeeding wasn't mostly done behind closed doors, we'd be more exposed to it and therefore more prepared."
Gabriel H. Sanchez
16 Little Ways To Keep Anxiety From Ruining Your Life
Get a better understanding of what makes you anxious and how to deal with it.
Casey Gueren
The Husband Is A Top Public Health Official. The Wife Does Lobbying. She Deleted A Tweet That Showed Them Together At A Public Event.
Emily Hargan was paid almost $50,000 to lobby on behalf of three medical companies. HHS says she is no longer lobbying the department.
Paul McLeod
Chrissy Teigen Posted Pictures From Surgery Because People Didn't Believe She's Had Her Breast Implants Removed
"A few of my friends keep having to tell people that I really got my implants out because no one believes it — these are the scars."
Ben Henry
Katy Perry Said That Writing "Firework" Made Her Feel "Ashamed" Of Taking Medication For Her Depression
"I was clinically depressed because I had a change in my career," Katy said in an interview with Howard Stern. "The last record didn't necessarily meet my expectations."
Ben Henry
Cardi B Responded To Photoshopped Pictures Of Herself In Target By Posting A Video Of Her Real Body
"Y'all think I'm editing my body? Just ask me for a video. It's simple."
Ben Henry
Lizzo Had The Perfect Response To A Comment Saying People Should Exercise Or "They'd Turn Out Like Her"
"Your son really needs to go and at least exercise, he's gonna be the next Lizzo if he doesn't."
Ben Henry
Cardi B Showed How Her Body Really Looks On Instagram After Joking About "Sucking In Her Stomach" For Pictures
"Suck it in life."
Ben Henry
Chrissy Teigen Revealed She Got Tested For COVID-19 So She Could Get Her Breast Implants Removed
"A lot of people are understandably curious (and nosey!) so I'll just say it here: I'm getting my boobs out!"
Ben Henry
Matt Hancock Announced That Mental Health Services Would Be "Restored" This Week, But They Never Closed
Frontline mental health staff are confused by the health secretary's big announcement because they've been working flat out to ensure those in distress can still get help during the lockdown.
Alex Spence
Charli D'Amelio Told Trolls To "Stop Talking" About Her Weight After Body-Shaming Forced Her To Delete A Bikini Picture
"STOP TALKING ABOUT MY BODY! It's not your place to tell me if I'm losing weight or gaining weight."
Ben Henry
We Now Finally Know Why Bruce Willis Is Locked Down With Demi Moore Instead Of His Wife And Youngest Daughters
No drama here!
Ben Henry
Chris Pratt Kept Interrupting Katherine Schwarzenegger While She Tried To Bake On Instagram And Her Face Says It All
"I'll preface this by saying that my husband will be playing golf in the background."
Ben Henry
Gwyneth Paltrow's Daughter Wrote A Version Of Her Mom's To-Do List And The Subtle Shade Is Making Me Chuckle
"Apple's interpretation of my to-do list #quaranteen."
Ben Henry
If You're Running During Quarantine And Wondering How To Stay Safe And Healthy, These Tips Might Help
Running during this time is concerning and scary. Here's how to navigate going outside while staying safe and healthy — and (hopefully) finding a little peace.
Brianna Sacks
