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A new mom repeatedly asked family not to kiss her 10-week-old baby on the face, but her husband’s brother-in-law kept kissing the infant anyway, even while sick with a cold, raising concerns about the baby's health and how to enforce boundaries without causing family conflict.
A first‑time mom’s TikTok showing she won’t let relatives kiss her newborn went viral, prompting online debate. Health doctors stress that while setting boundaries is reasonable, kissing a newborn can spread serious infections (RSV, pertussis, HSV‑1) to a baby with an immature immune system. Experts advise practicing strict hand hygiene, staying away if sick, and communicating boundaries in advance; they also note bonding can occur in many ways and that temporary health precautions are prudent during the early months.
French Olympic fencer Ysaora Thibus was cleared of doping charges after authorities accepted she was contaminated by kissing her partner, who was using ostarine, over nine days. The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed WADA's appeal, citing scientific evidence that saliva from her partner could have caused the contamination, allowing her to compete in the Paris Olympics.
Jonathan Bailey publicly kissed Scarlett Johansson at the 'Jurassic World Rebirth' premieres, emphasizing the importance of expressing love freely. Bailey, who is openly gay, also discussed the significance of representation in Hollywood and his experience co-leading a major franchise. The film, set five years after 'Jurassic World Dominion,' features Bailey, Johansson, and Mahershala Ali on a mission to save dinosaurs, and is scheduled for release on July 2, 2025.
Jonathan Bailey explains that he and Scarlett Johansson share kisses at premieres as a form of expressing love and friendship, emphasizing that life is too short not to show affection, despite their different relationship statuses and the non-romantic context of their on-screen roles.
Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey shared affectionate moments on the red carpet at the premiere of Jurassic World Rebirth, despite Bailey being openly gay and Johansson married, highlighting their friendly rapport and the film's upcoming release.
Billie Eilish and Nat Wolff are officially confirming their romantic relationship after being photographed kissing on a balcony in Venice, Italy, during their European getaway, following previous rumors and sightings.
A study suggests that the oral microbiome can be transferred between spouses through kissing, potentially spreading anxiety and depression, with changes in oral bacteria linked to mental health symptoms and stress levels. The research highlights the importance of considering microbiome transfer in mental health and relationships, though further studies are needed to establish causality.
This week's episode of CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks explores various scientific topics, including the energy-intensive process of octopus camouflage, the surprising correlation between dog brain size and behavior, the role of dark energy in the emergence of life, the evolutionary origins of kissing, and the potential of the brain's waste removal system in preventing neurological diseases. Studies suggest that synchronized electrical waves during sleep and gamma frequency stimulation could help clear brain waste, potentially addressing disorders like Alzheimer's.
Kissing babies can pose health risks as it may transmit harmful germs and viruses to their developing immune systems. Parents and caregivers are advised to avoid kissing infants to prevent potential illnesses.
Larian Studios has released Patch 6 for Baldur’s Gate 3, featuring improved kissing animations and endgame cinematics to better reflect player connections with their partners. The patch also includes various game improvements, such as camp animations for companions, quicker companion replacement, and fixes for reported issues. The patch is available on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X, with Mac release timing yet to be announced.
A recent study published in the journal Science revealed that kissing dates back at least 4,500 years, pushing back the history of the practice by about 1,000 years. The findings were based on references to kissing found on thousands of clay tablets from Mesopotamia. This discovery challenges the previous belief that romantic kissing originated in India, as it was widely known among Assyriologists that evidence of kissing existed in Mesopotamia even earlier than in India. The study also explores the cultural and evolutionary significance of kissing, shedding light on taboos and practices surrounding romantic intimacy in ancient Mesopotamia and other cultures.
A new study led by a married pair of researchers has revealed that intimate kissing is 1,000 years older and more widespread than previously thought, with evidence dating back to the Bronze Age. The study, which traces the origins of kissing to South Asia and its development into the lip-kissing we know today, sheds light on the ancient history of smooching and its cultural evolution.
According to a new book, "Family Feud" contestants during Richard Dawson's tenure as host were allegedly required to take herpes tests due to his habit of kissing female players on the mouth. The show endorsed the policy, and both male and female contestants had to undergo a mouth test with a magnifying glass. The assessments were implemented after complaints from competitors and a published letter criticizing the show for "promiscuous kissing." The book challenges the notion that such behavior was acceptable at the time, highlighting the complaints received. Dawson explained that he started kissing contestants to ease tension, but the new revelations shed light on the controversy surrounding his actions.
Fans of the soap opera "Bold & Beautiful" are outraged by Liam's behavior after he kissed Steffy again, this time in her own living room. Many fans expressed their disappointment in Liam's lack of respect for both Hope and Steffy, while others criticized Steffy for not immediately setting boundaries. Some fans even described Liam's actions as bordering on assault. This is not the first time Liam has made a foolish decision, and fans are expressing their strong dislike for him on social media.