Check out the list of links that should be on your radar today:
Jessica Biel, Jason Bateman, and Josh Gad have joined Matt Damon’s “toilet strike,” swearing that they won’t use the restroom until everyone in the world has access to safe water and sanitation. Even though they’re (hopefully) joking, their PSA will crack you up and make you want to get involved in World Water Day tomorrow. [YouTube]
Is dropping pounds the key to world peace? A new diet support group is bringing Israeli and Palestinian women together to help them achieve their weight-loss goals. [NYT]
Researchers have found evidence that gene therapy may offer promising new ways to fight cancer. [WSJ]
Ryan Gosling is taking a break from acting because he says, “I’ve been doing it too much. I’ve lost perspective on what I’m doing.” Our perspective: That adorable stubble isn’t in nearly enough films. [US Weekly]
Another teen is being harassed online after coming forward with sexual assault allegations. Luckily, the alleged offenders are being charged this time. [US News]
According to a new analysis of recent studies, there’s insufficient evidence to recommend having one or two alcoholic drinks per day for health. Noooooo. [Reuters]
If commercials get you fired up to work out, you’re in luck: Ads might be coming to an elliptical near you. [MediaPost]
A new procedure promises to increase the size of a woman’s G-spot by injecting it with collagen. Because there’s nothing like a needle near your vagina to get you in the mood… [Fox News]
Esquire UK editor Alex Bilmes has admitted that the magazine uses pictures of “ornamental” women for male readers “in the same way we provide pictures of cool cars.” Since when does honesty make objectification of women OK? [Guardian]
photo: Todd Williamson/Invision for Water.org