Posts by Melinda Sineriz

There’s a lot of misinformation out there about late-term abortions. Like, a lot. The phrase “late-term abortion” is used to refer to abortions later in pregnancy, typically those after 21 weeks or more of pregnancy. Dr. Jennifer Gunter, a board-certified gynecologist, took to Twitter to share her experiences and drop some truth regarding these abortions. Non...

Even with the legalization of marijuana for medicinal or recreational purposes in many states, the vast majority of people believe that it shouldn’t be used by teens – and with good reason. A study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry shows that teens who used cannabis had a poor working memory and more difficulty...

Snow is lovely … for a short while. After a few days, not so much. Shoveling snow and scraping ice off your car are tedious tasks, and your commute takes even longer than usual because of all the people who don’t know how to drive in weather. It sucks, but it can be slightly better....

The Hope Diamond has a rich and bizarre history. Today, the deep-blue diamond is housed at the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Natural History. It made its way to the Smithsonian in 1958, but where was it before that? And where was it discovered? Is it really cursed? Read on to find out more about this...

Our scientific understanding has come a long way in the past few centuries – I mean, it really wasn’t all that long ago that blood-letting was a popular medical treatment for a variety of ailments. And don’t even get me started on the bodily humors! Here are some of the wildest things that we used...

Meggy Doodle is a nurse. She posted a Facebook rant that has gone viral. In her post, she combats the idea that “Big Pharma” is just out to get you. Again, she’s a nurse, so she knows what she’s talking about. Here’s how it starts: Don’t want to vaccinate, don’t do it. Fair enough. She...

We love our dogs; they’re steadfast, entertaining companions who show endless love and loyalty. And in addition to their general, all-around excellence, BBC News reports that a study shows owning dogs lowers your risk of an early death. The study, published in Scientific Reports, showed they dog ownership reduces cardiovascular risk through social support and motivation for...

The metric system vs. the imperial system: it’s a debate that’s been raging for decades, at least. The metric system is neat and logical. The imperial system, which we Americans cling to, is not. Twitter user @innesmck recently discovered this fact, to his horror. Yep, that’s right. Sixteen. You’re okay with that, right? He’s not...

Everyone knows there’s a right way and a wrong way to eat certain foods. We don’t just shove food in our mouths willy-nilly; that would be chaos. For maximum food-related enjoyment, review these tweets to ensure you’re maintaining proper food consumptions standards. 15. Twizzlers=straws 14. One letter at a time, please 13. Skittles should be...

Quinn Cummings is a writer, entrepreneur, and former child actor. We’ve all had terrible bosses, but Cummings’ former boss may outdo them all. After a snafu, Cummings assisted with a gesture designed to make things right with her boss. Things did not go as planned. Cummings starts out by setting the stage and explaining how...

Stan Lee, the creative force behind many of Marvel’s most beloved characters, died on November 12, 2018. His memorable characters were entertaining, but they also often illustrated the social challenges of our time. For much of his career, Lee’s comics also included a column called “Stan’s Soapbox.” This column was where Lee would express his...

The 2017-2018 flu season was one of the worst on record, resulting in an estimated 80,000 deaths in the United States. What’s frustrating for medical professionals is the fact that these deaths are largely preventable with the flu vaccine. Many people are reluctant to get vaccinated, though; people are concerned about getting the flu after...

I don’t know about you, but I hate wasting money. Maybe it’s my Midwestern roots. Of course, that doesn’t mean I never do it, but I try to save where I can and use what I buy. For some folks, though, money is no object. These employees reveal the craziest money-wasting moments they ever saw...

Medical conditions can be embarrassing. Doctors have seen it all, though, so it’s best to tell your doctor the truth about your habits and medical concerns – cause without the truth, they can’t make an accurate diagnosis. And then you stay ill, or injured. Or you could try the other, less honest approach, like these...

Although most of us are aware of the reality of death, it’s not necessarily something we think about on a daily basis. Some folks, though, have had an uncomfortably close brush with the Grim Reaper. Here are 10 stories from people who narrowly missed death. 10. Please, please, don’t dive into the shallow end of...