Arianne Lacanilao

Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless − a physician explains how that belief can put people at risk

Though tobacco use is declining among adults in the U.S., cannabis use is increasing. Laws and policies regulating the use of tobacco and cannabis are also...

Governors may make good presidents − unless they become ‘imperial governors’ like DeSantis

Many people believe governors make good presidents. In fact, a 2016 Gallup Poll found that almost 74% of people say that governing a state provides excellent...

How did the U.S. presidential campaign get to be so long?

Four hundred and forty-four days prior to the 2024 presidential election, millions of Americans tuned into the first Republican primary debate. If this seems like a...

Is Rishi Sunak a lame duck? With MPs divided and rebelling, a sense of decline hangs heavy in the air

The notion of a lame duck leader is most commonly associated with the United States. The term refers to a president who will soon be succeeded...

‘Girl math’ may not be smart financial advice, but it could help women feel

If you’ve ever calculated cost per wear to justify the price of an expensive dress, or felt like you’ve made a profit after returning an ill-fitting...

Bipolar disorder isn’t the same for everyone. So people should have more say in how they’re treated

Imagine you, or someone you know, is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. One drug is prescribed, but you have heard another drug is better. What are your...

How audio erotica creates the intimate fantasy of a boyfriend experience, without needing a boyfriend

The last decade has seen a widespread rise in the popularity of audio media. Podcasts began to emerge during the 2000s, aided first by technology like...

How can I get better sleep on long-haul flights?

Romantic comedies, Japanese reality television and New Zealand true crime: the best of streaming this September

We have never been more spoilt for choice when it comes to what we can watch on (streaming) television. But the downside of this gluttony of...

DOJ suspends revised departure screening guidelines

MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said it has suspended the implementation of revised guidelines for immigration officers in screening Filipinos flying out...