Vipology Staff Writer

FDA grants controversial Alzheimer’s drug Accelerated Approval

Doctor in lab coat holding purple ribbon for Alzheimer's

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a controversial Alzheimer’s disease treatment labeled as “Leqembi,” for broad use — but with caveats. The drug, an antibody called lecanemab, is the first to clearly slow cognitive decline in patients with early-stage disease, fueling excitement in the Alzheimer’s field and hope for patients and families. […]

Animals are Trending on the Spring 2023 Haute Couture Runways

Regardless of the season, haute couture always aims to deliver refined artistry and the highest levels of craftsmanship on its runways. For example, at the Spring 2023 shows, Dutch designer Iris Van Herpen‘s “Carte Blanche” collection debuted otherworldly designs in water as an ode to women’s resilience. And Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri honored Josephine Baker with her collection, whom she discovered performing […]

Deadly Flooding in Auckland, New Zealand, Strands Passengers… and 40,000 Elton John Fans

Last Friday, a state of emergency was declared in the New Zealand city of Auckland after record-breaking torrential rainfall resulted in the death of at least one person. As AccuWeather reports, more than a foot of rain poured down across the city, prompting the closure of some major highways, multiple water rescues and even the […]

Celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary With These 2 New Cereals

Breakfast, the most important meal of the day. The way you start your day with breakfast can frame the way the rest of your day will go. So if you’re a Disney fan, soon you will be able to celebrate your love of all things Mickey and Minnie with a breakfast cereal inspired by the […]

“The White Lotus” actresses Star in new SKIMS Valentine’s Day Campaign

Not everyone thrived, or even survived, after their trip to “The White Lotus” Sicily — except for beloved, scene-stealing locals Lucia and Mia. Now, Simona Tabasco and Beatrice Grannò, the Italian actresses that iconically brought them to life on the hit HBO show (and real-life besties), reunited once again for SKIMS’ latest campaign. As Fashionista reports, this is the Kim Kardashian-founded […]

Writing Therapy Might Be the Key to Better Mental Health in 2023

Writing therapy, whether as a solo practice or done in partnership with a licensed mental health clinician, has long been a powerful tool “for unpacking and making sense of our thoughts and feelings,” says Rebecca Hendrix, a licensed marriage and family therapist in New York. Sometimes it can feel as if the latest in mental health treatment is […]

GoldenEye 007 has finally arrived on Nintendo Switch and Xbox

Child's hands holding a Nintendo Switch

GoldenEye 007 has finally come to Xbox and Nintendo. On January 27, Rare is releasing GoldenEye 007 HD on Xbox as a remaster of the legendary Nintendo 64 title that first launched in 1997, with a remastered version of Xbox that includes 4K resolution, smoother frame rates, and even split-screen local multiplayer. Nintendo is also releasing GoldenEye 007 as part […]

A Rare 17-pound Meteorite is Discovered in Antarctica

Father and Son sit on dock watch meteor shower in night sky

During a recent excursion to the icy plains of Antarctica, an international team of researchers discovered five new meteorites — including one of the largest ever found on the continent. As CNN reports, the rare meteorite is about the size of a cantaloupe but weighs a hefty 17 pounds (7.7 kilograms). The specimen is one […]

The latest iOS 16.3 Update is Now Available with a lot of Security Features

Apple has released iOS 16.3, which adds the ability to use a security key to lock down your Apple ID and appears to bring the company’s Advanced Data Protection for iCloud feature to countries outside of the US. It also tweaks the Emergency SOS call system, includes a new “Unity” wallpaper, and adds support for the […]

Model / Actress Barbie Ferreira Designs her “Dream” Pair of Levi’s 501 Jeans

What does your “dream” pair of Levi’s 501 jeans look like? That’s the question Levi’s posed to its latest collaborator: model and actress Barbie Ferreira, who has collaborated with Levi’s to design her “dream” pair of the brand’s iconic 501 style jeans. The result is a 501 upcycled from existing garments that’s “baggy in all the right places.”  Available […]