Vipology Staff Writer

It’s International Hummus Day

Bowl of Hummus topped with chick peas, spices and parsley

On May 13th, join millions of people around the world in celebrating their love for hummus on International Hummus Day. Consume, share, celebrate and profess your love for this special food. Actually, since National Hummus Day is May 15, why not celebrate all week long? What is Hummus? Hummus is an ancient recipe straight from […]

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month – How to keep You, and Your Pets, Safe from Ticks

young girl standing barefoot next to her large dog in tall grass

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and as the temperatures warm up, the ticks begin to emerge and concerns about the disease increase. This time of year, both people and pets alike are bound to come across ticks, which could potentially lead to illnesses such as lyme disease. As USA Today reports, while tick exposure […]

Did You Know that Thunderstorms can Trigger Asthma Attacks?

Storm Clouds

Severe thunderstorms are known for producing hazards such as dangerous winds, damaging hail and large, destructive tornadoes. But medical experts say there’s another reason to take precautions before a storm. “Thunderstorm asthma” was first reported in the 1980s in England and Australia, and doctors have described it as an attack of asthma that starts or […]

Dunkin’s Summer Drop is Ready Now

Dunkin' Donuts Coffee & More sign

The first breezy days of summer are still (officially) a month away, but Dunkin’ is ready to keep you caffeinated (and hydrated) during all your upcoming warm-weather adventures.  As Food & Wine reports, Dunkin’ is welcoming the start of summer with three new menu items, enlisting a lineup of big-name celebrities. From a fresh guava […]

It’s National Women’s Health Week (and Month)!

Women's Health written inside a pink stethoscope

Every May, beginning on Mother’s Day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office on Women’s Health (OWH) leads National Women’s Health Week (NWHW). This year, NWHW takes place from May 11-17. This observance aims to highlight women’s health issues and priorities, and to encourage women of all ages to prioritize their physical, […]

How to Claim Your Share of Apple’s $95 Million Siri Snooping Settlement

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If you are in the US and used a Siri-supported device between Sept. 17, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2024, you might be eligible for part of a $95 million payout from Apple.  As PCMag reports, a class-action lawsuit filed against Apple in 2019 claimed the iPhone maker was using Siri to record users’ conversations without consent. Apple […]

At the 2025 Met Gala, Janelle Monae Wore the World’s First “Diamond” Broach made from Tequila

Janelle Monae

Few could argue that Janelle Monáe stunned – and won top honors – at the 2025 Met Gala. As Vogue reports, swathed in Thom Browne, the Grammy-winning artist buh-rought a masterclass in Black dandyism to the Met Gala red carpet, dressed in a two-piece ensemble that nodded to 1930s tailoring with surrealist precision. The look included a duchesse […]

10 ways to attract Hummingbirds to your Backyard

Hummingbird feeding from a flower

Hummingbirds are exquisite, colorful little creatures. If there are already hummingbirds in your area, then you should be able to attract hummingbirds to your outdoor space with a garden plan that includes the right variety of plants, hummingbird feeders, nectar, water and more. In this article, we will offer the top ten tips and tricks […]

May is the Month to Get Ready for Al Fresco Dining Season

Outdoor patio stylish wicker with food

Weather, temperature changes, the sun, and pollen can wreak havoc on outdoor patio furniture. As we head into alfresco dining season, you want to make sure your deck or patio furniture will hold its weight all summer long. Here are some quick tips for cleaning a variety of furniture materials. Outdoor Furniture Cleaning Tips For… […]