Natalie Parletta

Jan 25, 2025 | msn.com | Natalie Parletta

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Jan 25, 2025 | theguardian.com | Natalie Parletta

If you experience ugly, itchy red welts after being bitten by a mosquito, you’ve probably tried everything to soothe your skin and stop the itch. Home remedies such as avocado and ice, or over-the-counter treatments, can provide temporary relief, but before we get into the desperate, wacky and more helpful measures for reducing itching (pruritus), it helps to understand what’s causing it. The Guardian’s journalism is independent.

Jul 20, 2024 | theguardian.com | Natalie Parletta

There’s a hilarious sequence of events in Miranda July’s latest book, All Fours, in which the central character looks at a graph that shows how oestrogen goes off a cliff during menopause. Worried about what this might mean for her sex drive, she desperately surveys her older friends about their experiences, gathering anecdotes and wisdom in a valiant effort to be prepared for the onslaught. But can you war game a good menopause?

Apr 8, 2024 | msn.com | Natalie Parletta

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Apr 8, 2024 | theguardian.com | Natalie Parletta

Most of us are familiar with the pesky little flies that hover around fruit bowls and food scraps or get tipsy floating in a glass of beer or wine. What is less commonly known is that these little bugs are NOT fruit flies: they’re vinegar flies (Drosophila melanogaster), otherwise known as ferment flies.