Research published at the beginning of April casts serious doubts about the effectiveness of both surgical and cloth masks in preventing the spread of infectious SARS-CoV-2 particles. In an effort to find more ways of slowing the COVID-19 pandemic, researche…
A new study from Cornell University has made a discovery about SARS-CoV-2 that may help researchers develop an appropriate treatment. Five researchers from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, set out to learn more about the structure and mechanisms relat…
It is hard to imagine a topic more sensitive, and a situation more difficult, than deciding who gets to live and die in the time of a pandemic. Yet this is the reality of the COVID-19 outbreak and the resource shortage it has caused. In particular, the insu…
The current outbreak of infections with a novel type of coronavirus has sparked global anxiety and concern that the virus might spread too far and too fast and cause dramatic harm before health officials find a way to stop it. But what are the realities of th…
As the coronavirus continues to make the news, a host of untruths has surrounded the topic. In this special feature, we address some of these myths and conspiracies. For live updates on the latest developments regarding the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, cl…
7 min read MY EARS DO a solid job rejecting nearly every earbud I try. I’ve chased after too many rogue AirPods that fly out mid-run to stick with those, and I haven’t done much better with other standard earbud styles. But the Powerbeats Fit offers a different style that works for chronic earbud rejectors
Spotify summarizes your entire year in playlists—so why can't SELF do the same with wellness? Consider this your Wellness Wrapped: a look back at the workouts, daily habits, recovery rituals, and moments that shaped how we moved and took care of ourselves in 2025. From viral fitness races to the rise of low-impact everything, here’s
2 min read ROBERT F. KENNEDY Jr is at it again, performing pullups in public. This time in the middle of Reagan National Airport. The spectacle happened soon after the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary announced the “Make Travel Family Friendly Again” campaign with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy at the Ronald Reagan