10 Products From CVS That You’ll Be Glad To Have This Summer
1. This CVS Sport Clear Sunscreen Spray that goes on clear and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. CVS CVS Sport sunscreen $9.29 (available in 5 SPF options and 2 sizes) 2. This CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30 that’s a hybrid chemical and mineral design to keep you protected. CVS CeraVe sunscreen $17.99 […]
Opinion | ‘Oh, Wow, There He Goes’: What We Heard This Week
“We love the fact you just kind of look up in the sky and go, ‘Oh, wow, there he goes.’” — Corinn Darby, wife of John Darby, MD, whose ashes were launched into low-earth orbit. “The uncertainty is really unfortunate.” — Joshua Sharfstein, MD, former principal deputy commissioner of the FDA, on the future of […]
The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and Goop
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — breaks down the science (or lack thereof) behind Goop’s products and their claims. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: Since the launch of Goop in 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow has […]
What Happens To The Brain And Body When You Feel Suicidal
Justin Paget via Getty Images The body goes through both mental and physical changes when someone is thinking about self-harm. Here’s how, and what we can all do to help. If you’ve ever felt alone in experiencing suicidal ideation, please know you’re not. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12.2 million adults […]
Doctor Reacts to Mind-Blowing Medical Conditions
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — takes a look at rare and extreme medical conditions. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: Let’s get started. Narrator: Deesa is a small agricultural town in Northwest India. Thirteen-year-old […]
10 Body Parts You Can (Legally) Sell
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — reviews an alternative source of income: body parts. Following is a transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: Here’s how you can make money right now with no education or training, using only what’s […]
TikToks Only a Doctor Can Explain
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — reacts to medical-related TikTok videos. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: Show me your statistic before you make wild statistics! “Day 33 of kicking trees till I get shins […]
Doc on the Street: Answering Patients’ Tough Questions
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — takes to the streets of New York City for a new episode of Curbside Consult. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: You might be wondering why I’m in Central […]
When Things Go Wrong On ‘Naked and Afraid’
In this post, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — reacts to medical scenes from the popular TV show “Naked and Afraid.” Watch the video here. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: “Naked and Afraid” is a show on Discovery Channel […]
Do You Always Need Background Noise? There’s A Psychological Reason Why.
If you see me in the car not listening to music, you should check on me. Seriously. The same goes for when I’m in the shower, trying to fall asleep, cooking dinner ― you get the gist. I’m not the only one, either: Multiple Reddit users shared similar takes, saying background noise can be calming […]