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The Challenges of Unravelling Long Covid
Mixed into the collective tangle of agony and loss caused by the ongoing covid-19 pandemic are the “long-haulers” — people who become or continue to feel sick after their initial encounter with the virus. But the road to understanding what’s now become known as long covid will take time, nuanced inquiry, humility, and empathy.
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A Woman’s Vaginal Steaming Left Her With Second-Degree Burns
A 62-year-old Canadian woman ended up with painful second-degree burns on her genitals after she attempted an at-home vaginal steaming, according to a case report. Ultimately, it delayed the reconstructive surgery she needed to treat an earlier vaginal injury.
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Goop Just Settled A Lawsuit Over Its Scientifically Unfounded Claims About Vaginal Eggs
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop—a “lifestyle brand” peddling pseudoscience in the form of wellness just settled a lawsuit claiming the stated health benefits of the company’s products weren’t scientifically supported. Specifically, its vaginal eggs.
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Watching Apple’s New Shark Tank-Inspired TV Series Is Like Slowly Dying
Last night, Apple premiered its first attempt at an original TV show, Planet of the Apps, a Shark Tank meets American Idol unscripted series where app developers appeal to a panel of celebrity judges for outside funding. The first episode is currently available for free on Apple Music. It is also very bad.