Celebrating Achievements: Happy Hour for Adults with Autism Set to Shine a Light on the Community

Whether you have an official autism diagnosis or an inkling that you could be on the spectrum, you are invited to a happy hour on Wednesday. Happy Hour for Adults with Autism kicks off at 4 p.m. Apr… [+4553 chars]

Navigating the Challenges of Adoption: A Personal Journey

The author (not pictured) experienced depression after adopting a child.Getty Images <ul><li>When I adopted my third child at 47, I didn't realize I could experience post-adoption depression.</li><l… [+4326 chars]

Essential Tips for Managing Spring Allergies and Proper Use of Nasal Sprays

If you feel like your seasonal allergies are getting worse every year, it's not just you. Warming from climate change is making the pollen season longer, and more people are going to the doctor each … [+7433 chars]

The Essential Potty Training Companion: A Parent's Lifesaver

Get a closer look on TikTok!  BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord has these in her self-care toolkit:  "I'm a long-ish distance runner, and these were certainly an interesting experience for my feet! You sli… [+699 chars]

Microplastics Detected in Human Ovary Follicular Fluid: A New Concern for Women's Reproductive Health

Microplastics have been found for the first time in human ovary follicular fluid, raising a new round of questions about the ubiquitous and toxic substances potential impact on womens fertility. The… [+4216 chars]

Why Americans Refrigerate Eggs: The Fascinating Science Behind Our Egg Storage Habits

This is part of Egg, an attempt to explain why Americans have absolutely lost their minds over egg prices. The Eggsplainer briefly considers some of our weirdest behaviors around eggs. Theres someth… [+3391 chars]

The Changing Landscape of Drug Purchases: From Black Market to Legal Dispensaries and Beyond

This is Checking Out, a column about how we shop, what we buy, and how it all makes us feel. Email tips and ideas to checking.out@slate.com. Before recreational marijuana went legal in California, y… [+14776 chars]

Guinea Faces Growing Drug Crisis Amidst Economic Hardships

Experts say a crisis is under way in Guinea, fuelled by a growing market run by cross-border trafficking syndicatesAt Guinea’s only private drug rehabilitation clinic, Dr Marie Koumbassa and her 15-person team are so convinced that drug use is a national emergency that they work for no pay.Every week, SAJED-Guinée (Service for Helping Young People in Difficult Situations due to Drugs) receives dozens of distress calls from relatives of addicts who are then taken to the facility in the working-class Conakry neighbourhood of Dabompa. Continue reading...

'TikTok helped me after I became a widow at 24'

Chloe Hughes Charlotte Thomas (right) died in February 2024 when she was 25 "I don't know anyone else my age that is married... never mind married and widowed." Growing up in Birmingham, Tania Pom… [+4051 chars]

Navigating Boundaries: Insights from Relationship Experts Spark Online Discussion

The online space is full of discourse about setting boundaries for better mental well-being. However, for many people, it’s still difficult to figure out how to establish them and when’s the right ti… [+7538 chars]

The Risks of Unsecured Trampolines During Storms: A Case Study

Before a storm, it’s important to protect yourself and your belongings, as it can pose significant safety risks to people and cause damage to homes and properties. The usual recommendations are to st… [+4734 chars]

Hair Styling Revolution: Customers Rave About Revlon's New Blow-Dryer

For Elementary puzzles, you need to find the suspect, location, and weapon. For Occult Medium puzzles, the added challenge is that the murderer always lies, and the other suspects tell the truth! For… [+981 chars]

The Rising Trend of Male Cosmetic Procedures: Insights from Dr. Mark Epstein

Women aren't the only ones getting Botox injections. Dr. Mark Epstein, a dual-board-certified plastic surgeon, told Business Insider he's seen an uptick in male clients over the past decade. Where … [+4849 chars]

A Journey of Discovery: How My Autism and ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life

The author was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at age 25.Courtesy of the author <ul><li>In school, I didn't understand how my classmates didn't need a system to avoid panic attacks.</li><li>My parent… [+4533 chars]

Rare Cluster of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Cases Raises Health Concerns in Oregon County

A small Oregon county has been struck by one of the rarest but scariest ailments known to exist. Health officials in Hood River County have reported an unusual cluster of people coming down with Creu… [+3041 chars]

CPSC's Unique Approach to Youth Safety: A Musical Journey

Did you know that approximately 5,100 people between 13 to 24 years-old visited the emergency room for injuries related to using their phones while on the move between 2013 and 2022? Or that around 3… [+4062 chars]

Iovance Biotherapeutics: Exploring a Decade of Potential Growth in Immunotherapy

CDC Report Reveals Alarming Autism Rates; Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sparks Controversy

On its face, the April 17 report issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was nothing short of alarming. According to a nationwide survey conducted in 2022 across 16 locali… [+7546 chars]