How to safely volunteer this holiday season
You might have heard it before but volunteering doesn’t only help those in need. It also benefits you. “Volunteering is a great way to both amplify your mental and physical…
Timothée Chalamet is the ‘Rona family rebel in this hilarious ‘SNL’ sketch
What if all the infectious diseases lived in a neighborhood together, wearing their virus particles the way we wear hats? What if they engaged with everyday society on the same…
Walt Disney World will no longer Photoshop masks onto guests
In weird 2020 news, Walt Disney World was apparently digitally altering photos of unmasked guests but has since changed its mind about the practice. In a photo posted to a…
Congressman loses tooth on camera, and Twitter snaps to attention
Rep. Louie Gohmert appeared to lose a tooth during the middle of a press conference on Tuesday. The Republican representative from Texas was voicing his opposition to the National Defense…
How you’ll know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe
There’s an excellent reason why you’ve never seen someone suffering the ills of smallpox, with hard, scabbing pustules forming on their body “like peas under the skin.” It’s the same…
CDC has bad news about your Thanksgiving gathering
There’s an excellent reason why the United States’ top infectious disease expert isn’t gathering with family outside his home for Thanksgiving this year. Infected people without symptoms, who might feel…
Free Zoom alternative: Microsoft Teams lets 300 users video chat for 24 hours
This year has been a huge year for Zoom, as families and friends around the world have turned to the video chat service to stay in touch during the COVID-19…
‘It’s like a f*cking horror movie:’ Healthcare workers vent about COVID-19 conspiracy theorists
Just like coronavirus, COVID-19 deniers are probably going to be around for the long haul. Misinformation about COVID-19 literally kills. As the pandemic roars ahead, conspiracy theories thrive online. A…
What Dr. Fauci’s doing for Thanksgiving
When it comes to infectious diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci has seen more than any of us. The 79-year-old immunologist took the reins at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious…
Forget to order a cable? Best Buy now has same-day delivery with Instacart
We’ve all been there: Sometimes you just really, urgently need a charging cable, phone case, or some other electronics accessory. Now, Best Buy and Instacart might have a solution for…