Since 2015, the WHO has included air pollution as a risk factor for heart diseases. Breathing in, for example, particulate matter — extremely small particles of solid, hazardous elements in the air, also known as PM2.5 or PM10 depending on its size — increases the risk of cardiovascular deaths by 69%. Luckily, there are several easy ways you can protect yourself from air pollution — and protect your heart in the process....

“The data compiled in this review indicates the crucial involvement of histamine in orchestrating testicular functions,” study co-author Carolina Mondillo of the Institute of Experimental Biology and Medicine in Argentina told The Guardian. “But even so there is still much to learn about the implicated mechanisms.” Histamines are a chemical compound released by cells in response to an injury or infection. When people have allergies, their bodies mistakenly interprets something like pollen as a threat and release histamines, which can cause sneezing, congestion, itching and, in severe cases, can set off a biochemical cascade that ends in anaphylactic shock and death....

“For a baby, the first sign might be eczema,” says Sonal Patel, M.D., double-board certified in allergy and clinical immunology as well as pediatrics, and author of The Mommy MD Guide to Twins, Triplets. and More. “When solids are started, you may notice an immediate reaction with redness, swelling, or difficulty breathing after introducing a new food. Other signs can include asthma or wheezing. Older children may see hay-fever-like symptoms with chronic congestion, rhinorrhea, and sneezing, as well....

SmartAsset, a financial advice website, wanted to find out how much money someone needs to earn to be considered rich in 100 of the largest U.S cities. To do this, they analyzed income distribution in the 100 largest cities in the country and compared that to data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. The median household income in the US is about $65,000, per the most recent Census Bureau data....

The picture was posted by Twitter account Christian Nightmares, which is exactly what it sounds like. Everything about the photo seems primed to make people mad online. Anti-vaxx thinking — an exceedingly dangerous, absolutely insane ideology whose tendency to cause preventable death might be outstripped only by its tendency to cause outrage — is only half the reason the photo sucks. The other half? It’s emblematic of that small but pernicious strain of Christianity that’s bent on denying reality, from the effectiveness of vaccines to the physical evidence of evolution....

We suppose that eschewing masks is also an option, but it’s not one you should consider. There is evidence that even non-medical masks can slow the spread of COVID-19, and the CDC issued an official recommendation last week that all Americans wear a face mask of some sort when out in public. So the responsible thing to do is to turn off Face ID for the time being. Thankfully, it’s a pretty easy feature to disable....

Today, Apple revealed the first photo and synopsis for a new version of Ghostwriter coming to Apple TV’s new Apple+ streaming service on November 1. Like its ’90s predecessor, this Ghostwriter produced by the Sesame Workshop, which is also producing a new coding-themed Muppet show called The Helpsters. But, is this Ghostwriter even the same premise? The write up says: “What would you do if a haunted bookstore began releasing fictional characters into your neighborhood?...

You’re desperate for a cola. Not the caffeinated drink but a cost of living adjustment, AKA COLA. COLAs inflation-proof income by chaining it to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index or other metrics determining the value of dollars. Your job doesn’t offer cost of living increases, but with your take home pay badly in need of a boost, you’re ready to ask for one. Of course, asking for a raise of any kind is easier said than done....

Diapers can be broken down into two main components, each with more features than one might consider when changing the fifth nearly blowout diaper of the day: the core and the chassis. RELATED: Baby Change-N-Go Is A Portable Changing Table That Hangs On The Bathroom Stall Door The core represents the center of the diaper. It includes a top sheet, the thin layer that touches baby’s butt and works as something of a magic mirror, allowing liquid to pass through but minimizing it from coming back out....

Unfortunately, inflation has driven up the cost of many items — including school supplies. Per one survey, parents will likely spend hundreds more this back-to-school season than during the pre-pandemic back-to-school shopping year of 2019. Here’s what you need to know. According to July’s Consumer Price Index, while food prices are where we have seen the highest inflation rates (9% higher than last year), clothes, supplies, and educational books have also been struck with inflation....

Yeah, yeah, yeah, you’re thinking, “No way.” Well, not so fast. You Can’t Unhear This, with a video, and Buzzfeed News, with a recently resurface article from 2014, both make a strong case for one of our favorite mop-tops saying, “Fucking hell” about three minutes into “Hey Jude,” the Beatles’ first single and first number one hit on their Apple label. The video captures the exact moment, even repeats it for good measure, and steers listeners to the center channel on their speakers or headphones....

DNA Play DNA sequencing isn’t necessarily the first subject you’d consider for a top-rated kids’ app, but that’s shortsighted for 2 reasons. First, because DNA Play is really about arranging puzzle pieces (“genes”) to create, mutate, and clone more than 200 billion (with a “B!”) goofy monsters that do hilarious stuff; the science is subtle. Second, because your kids will probably genetically engineer your grandkids, so they might as well start learning how it works....

New Era My 1st 9FIFTY Snapback Cap There’s only one choice for your kid’s first baseball cap: the official lid of their favorite big league club. If you heeded this advice, that will also be your favorite big league club. If not, prepare for a lot of long summers. Note: all summers will be long for fans of the team pictured, regardless of father-child team unity. Buy Now $18 Fisher-Price Triple Hit Baseball Hitting a pitched ball is better for hand-eye coordination than popping one off a tee, but if you’re teaching junior to mash ’em back up the middle, you’re liable to get caught in the crossfire....

Gravekeeper Entertainment Time: 15-20 minutes. What You’ll Need: A flashlight and at least six players. After choosing a person to hold the flashlight, the ‘Gravekeeper,’ everyone else scatters and finds a place to lie down. All players must lie perfectly still and are only allowed to breathe, blink, and move their eyes. More important still, their faces must be completely visible. The Gravekeeper then canvasses the area with their flashlight, shining it on other players and watching for any sign of movement....

Once you decide to try couples therapy, there’s another issue to think about: What’s the best couples therapy for us? What are the pros and cons of each? This is an important step, as you’ll need a therapist that dovetails well with your unique needs. But t’s easy to feel lost in a thicket of unfamiliar words describing the different types of therapy out there. The first step? Relax. You don’t need to get too hung up on the pros and cons of couples therapy....

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RELATED: Why ‘Star Wars’ Endures From Generation to Generation In fact, they’re as popular with kids today as they were back then ⏤ maybe even more so considering Mattel snatched up their main competitor, Matchbox, along the way. The only difference between now and 1968, when only 16 cars rolled off the tiny assembly line, seems to be that today they sell about a million different cars, sets, and launchers....

Dario Smart Glucose Meter If you think being a parent is hard, try throwing diabetes into the mix. Technology can’t solve diabetes, but it can make checking your kid’s blood sugar a little easier — that’s the promise, anyway, of the new Dario Smart Glucose Meter. The medical device connects to your phone via the headphone jack (sorry iPhone 7 early adopters), includes a built-in finger-pricking lance, and a disposable cartridge that holds up to 25 test strips....

10. Three Days of the Condor (1975) What happens when a CIA analyst returns from lunch to discover that all of his coworkers have been killed as a part of a massive government-wide conspiracy? This bizarre and awesome question is the premise of this espionage romantic thriller, with Redford playing Joseph “Condor” Turner, who finds himself questioning everything and wondering who exactly he can trust. Some of the writing and directing is a bit inconsistent but Redford keeps the somewhat absurd film grounded with a performance that oozes panic and paranoia at every turn....

Veritasium Veritasium tackles science questions big and small, from “Is glass a liquid?” and “What is a candle flame made out of?” to “Can we go the speed of light?” and “What exactly is the present?” (You know, things you used to wonder about in your dorm room.) Along the way they’ll be introduced to experts, watch up-close demos of experiments, and go on the occasional radioactive site tour. Oh, and like any good science show, the host blows some shit up from time to time....