the first person to wish me a happy Valentine’s Day was the seltzer machine at work

if you’re one of those people who posts photos of their pets on valentines day… I love you please do not stop

woke up today feeling very vintage wind-up toy bear from the USSR circa 1920s-30s

The seed oil vs. animal fat debate is taking over the internet. Critics of the refined plant oils are pushing butter and tallow as better-for-you alternatives. Which is actually healthier? We spoke to experts to find out. My latest for TODAY: today.com/health/diet-fi…

Though Astoria the Wild Turkey still prefers to do her own grooming, she seems intrigued by the Fusion Salon on Roosevelt Island. 🦃 ❤️

Why is everyone worried about seed oils? Are they actually bad for you? No, according to experts, and ditching them for animal fats like butter or beef tallow is probably even worse. My latest story for TODAY: today.com/health/diet-fi…

As influenza continues to surge, you may be wondering: is it possible to get the flu twice during one season? Here's what experts say and why it's not too late to get your flu shot: today.com/health/cold-fl… via TODAY

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The reproductive number (R0) for measles is 12-18. That means every person infected with measles can spread the virus to 12 to 18 people. The R0 for flu is 1-2. For polio, it’s 5-7. In case you weren’t aware, measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world.

ABC News layoffs got me! that means I’m back on the market for FT jobs/freelance work doing journalism on all my faves: court cases, internet ephemera, national news, pop culture, crime, truly whatever gets the group chat popping. hit an unemployed gal up! DM/email in bio xoxo💋

people who have been using the em dash long before ai know that it’s the jazz riff of punctuation, the tightrope between intuition and impulse, the trapdoor for digressions—it’s the writing fidget spinner for centrifugal thinkers

Can you get measles if you've been vaccinated? I spoke to experts about breakthrough infections and why they happen: today.com/health/disease…

When is the best time to drink coffee? Not first thing in the morning, experts say. Here's when to drink your morning brew for the most benefits, via TODAY: today.com/health/sleep/b…

What's the healthiest oil to cook with? Spoiler: it's not the one that's lowest in calories, experts say. today.com/health/diet-fi…

Proponents of the TikTok mouth taping trend claim it improves sleep, oral health and more. Amid criticism about the risks, many mouth tape products now have breathing holes, but are they actually safer? And does mouth even tape work? Experts discuss: today.com/health/sleep/m…

Officials are warning about a possible measles exposure at a Shakira concert on May 15 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey after an infected person attended the show. today.com/health/news/sh…

UTILITY FEATURE PORTFOLIO, DIV 3 Three stories that break down everyday life with clarity and consumer focus. 🥇 1st Place: Andrea sachs & Natalie B. Compton 🥈 2nd Place: Caroline Kee 🥉 3rd Place: Richard Sima, Ph.D. richardsima.bsky.social 🏅 Honorable Mention: Tiffany Acosta, azcentral

The TODAY Show recommends N95s, vaccines, and frequent testing to dodge the potentially forthcoming NB.1.8.1 summer wave. 💉💪😷 The U.S. government recommends against vaccines for children and pregnant people. 🤦

Ben Yamuder, MS, CSCS, USAW-1, exercise physiologist at HSS, explains how just 30 minutes of Japanese interval walking, which alternates between slow and fast-paced walking can improve health and fitness. (Via TODAY; Caroline Kee) today.com/health/diet-fi…

🥤Is Drinking Cold Water Bad for You? Duke GI's David Leiman, MD, MSHP weighs in on how drinking water temp affects health. 🥤duke.is/c/txwv TODAY Caroline Kee Duke University School of Medicine Duke Health Duke Department of Medicine