How Therapists Would Change Love Is Blind

Since premiering on Netflix four years ago, Love Is Blind has produced eight marriages, two soon-to-be babies, a couple of divorces, too many messy breakups to tally, and dozens of hours of entertaining—occasionally appalling—reality television. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] On Feb. 14, the show’s sixth season starts streaming, this time set in Charlotte, N.C. Hosts Nick and … Read more

Novo Nordisk Has a Weight-Loss Pill But Can’t Make It Yet

Novo Nordisk A/S has a successor waiting in the wings for the generation of weight-loss shots it pioneered: a pill that helps people shed pounds without the drawbacks of an injection. The medicine is the next frontier in the obesity fight, promising further billions in revenue, and Novo is leading once again. Trouble is, it … Read more

What to Know About Complementary Treatments for IBD

One of the hallmarks of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is its unpredictability. Flares come and go, often with little rhyme or reason. Especially for people with moderate-to-severe IBD, most conventional forms of treatment—namely prescription drugs—are not enough to prevent flares or symptoms entirely.  In an effort to better control their IBD, many people with the … Read more

Why Do I Keep Getting COVID-19 but Those Around Me Don’t?

COVID-19 doesn’t always affect people the same way. If someone gets sick, for example, not everyone in that person’s close social circle will get infected—even if they recently spent time together. But why? In a paper recently published in Nature Communications, researchers delve into the different factors at play, from genetics to public health interventions, … Read more