Author’s Blurb: I’m someone who’s pretty sceptical towards claims of being able to reverse a disease, especially chronic ones. Then again, I’ve never actually stuck to any regimens long enough to see its effects fully play out. Savor Of Life aims to help patients struggling with chronic illnesses reduce the …
Read More »How Would Biden’s Federal Credit Bureau Work?
In the United States, you need a good credit score to buy a home, get a credit card, qualify for good insurance, and in some cases, to get a job or rent an apartment. However, since credit scores were first introduced in 1989, many studies have argued they’ve widened the …
Read More »Which Political Party Would Give You a Better Second Stimulus Check?
Photo by Stefano Garau / Shutterstock.com Senate Republicans unveiled their new stimulus package on July 27, after more than two months of pressure from Democrats to move forward on such legislation. The $ 1 trillion set of bills collectively known as the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability and Schools Act — …
Read More »Would You Book Xiaxue For $276? This Platform Lets You Request Videos From “Stars” For A Fee
Chasing down your favourite celebrities, paying for meet and greet sessions or stalking them on social media are just some of the things you might have done to get their attention. With Authentic Celebrity Experiences (ACE), these moves to get personalised interactions with celebrities are no longer necessary. ACE allows …
Read More »From TraceTogether App To Wearable Device: Why Contact Tracing Would Not Work In S’pore
Following the Covid-19 outbreak, Singapore and other countries such as Japan, China, South Korea and India have developed their own versions of the contact tracing app, aimed at mitigating the spread of Covid-19. Fundamentally, contact tracing works by tracking down the individuals an infected person has been in contact with …
Read More »Here’s How Dr. Idriss Would Treat Your Dry Hands And Stressed Skin
Welcome to Ask A Derm, a monthly feature where board-certified dermatologist Shereene Idriss is on hand to answer your most pressing skin-related questions. Though nothing can substitute a visit to Dr. Idriss’ practice at Union Square Dermatology, think of this as your skincare primer before your appointment date arrives. Get …
Read More »Matternet CEO: Drones would be helpful right now if we could deploy them at scale
You’d think that a company that delivers medical samples, by drone, would thrive in today’s COVID-19 environment. But even when you’re well equipped with relevant technology, like San Francisco-based Matternet, the world has become so topsy-turvy that you might face just as many troubles as any other business. Because Matternet …
Read More »Most Americas Won’t Ask for Help if Their Car Breaks Down, But Drivers Would Stop to Help Others
Did you know that there are 69 million vehicle breakdowns in the U.S. every year? That comes out to one in three drivers, so it’s not a surprise if you’ve found yourself dealing with a car breakdown. Or that you’ve seen a car broken down on the side of the …
Read More »I Painted My Toenails Red To See If My Partner Would Notice
My grandma and I are very close, and she certainly loves me unconditionally, but there are a few—just a few!—habits of mine she doesn’t approve of. She doesn’t like when I wear loose-fitting clothes that don’t “show my figure” (particularly one vintage sweater dress she asks me to dispose of …
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