For decades, diphenhydramine—best known by the brand name Benadryl—has been a go-to medication for relieving allergy symptoms, such as runny noses, watery eyes, and rashes. But despite its longstanding presence in many medicine cabinets, some experts say it’s time to retire the popular drug. The drug’s side effects and other risks are so concerning that…
Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine announced on Friday that the publishing platform has remained profitable since August of last year, when it first achieved this milestone. In a post, Stubblebine detailed what it took to achieve this goal, which involved a combination of product changes, an investor restructuring, renegotiated loans, unloading office space, layoffs, and other…
You may start every day with a cup of coffee, but there are certainly some right and wrong ways to drink it. While coffee has many proven health benefits, some common coffee-drinking mistakes can interfere with your energy levels, sleep, hydration, and overall health. To ensure you get the most health benefits out of coffee,…
In the last week, social media users have shared dozens of stories about encounters with Soham Parekh, a software engineer who seems to have been simultaneously working at multiple Silicon Valley startups — unbeknownst to the companies — for the last several years. But who is Parekh, how did he pull off his career as…
I’ll be the first to admit it, I never thought a thong sandal would make it into my regular rotation. Minimal? Sure. Timeless? Of course. But essential? I wasn’t fully convinced. That was until summer 2025 hit. While scrolling through Instagram the other week, I stumbled upon Chloe Butler, a current style muse of mine,…
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes sudden hair loss in small, round patches on the scalp or other parts of the body. Most people with alopecia areata are otherwise healthy, but unpredictable hair loss can be emotionally upsetting and take a toll on your self-esteem and confidence. Certain lifestyle changes and medical treatments…
Jun 11, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler (0) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images Walker Buehler will make his first start in Southern California since helping the Los Angeles Dodgers capture the 2024 World Series…
If you’ve ever tried to slather sunscreen onto wet, wriggling children at a pool or tried to apply it to your own back, you can appreciate the appeal of spray sunscreen. Sunscreen is one of our best defenses to protect skin from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends using…
American streets are incredibly dangerous for pedestrians. A San Carlos, California-based startup called Obvio thinks it can change that by installing cameras at stop signs — a solution the founders also say won’t create a panopticon. That’s a bold claim at a time when other companies like Flock have been criticized for how its license…
May 30, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Cal Quantrill (47) pitches in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Cal Quantrill spent 2024 helping the Colorado Rockies win games. On Wednesday, he will try to stop them from sweeping their first series of 2025…
