Billions of dollars are being invested in the development of vaccines against the coronavirus. Until one arrives, many scientists have turned to tried-and-true vaccines to see whether they may confer broad protection, and may reduce the risk of coronavirus infection, as well. Old standbys like the Bacille Calmette-Guerin tuberculosis vaccine and the polio vaccine appear…
Welcome. Life at home seems about where it was a week ago, in this age where it seems to be Wednesday every day, though where I stay we are heading into the dog pound of summer, fans whirring everywhere against the heat. It’s hard to stay focused, hard to seek pleasure against the pressures of…
In a world plagued by pandemic, Vietnam seemed like a miracle. As months went by without a single recorded coronavirus death, or even a confirmed case of local transmission, residents began leaving their face masks at home. Noodle shops resounded with the clack of chopsticks and sipped broth. Schools opened. And lured by good deals,…
I’d never seen a watermelon small enough to fit in my purse until about a decade ago. But lately, they seem to be everywhere, which is a huge boon to my pandemic melon consumption. Because without a large group to help devour the 20-odd pounds of a standard watermelon, it feels a little sad to…
Meme 2020, the collective of social media influencers and content creators that posted sponsored content in support of Michael Bloomberg’s Democratic presidential primary run, is back with a new campaign aimed at preventing the re-election of President Donald Trump. For the campaign, the group, which released its first round of election memes in February, has…
Severe gum disease and tooth loss may be linked to an increased risk for developing dementia, a new study has found. Researchers looked at 8,275 men and women whose average age was 63 at the start of the study. Over an average follow-up of more than 18 years, 19 percent of them developed Alzheimer’s disease…
In “One Good Meal,” we ask cooking-inclined creative people to share the story behind a favorite dish they actually make and eat at home on a regular basis — and not just when they’re trying to impress. Over the last few years, the British food writer and chef Skye McAlpine has built a loyal following…
I realize that we’re in the heat of mid-summer and nobody wants to plan their fall wardrobe, but Levi’s Summer Stock-Up Event is underway with the steepest discounts we’ve seen since Cyber Monday. The timeless brand is currently offering 30 percent off site-wide with promo code MORESUN, meaning that right now is a wise and…
This obituary is part of a series about people who have died in the coronavirus pandemic. Read about others here. The challenges kept coming at Renada McGuire, and she kept rising to the occasion. Whether raising six children as a single mother, fighting through kidney and heart problems or learning how to fish, Ms. McGuire,…
Is it possible to reopen school buildings in the fall in a way that keeps kids, educators, staff and their families and communities safe from Covid-19? Is it possible not to do so without harming them in other ways? Already, school closures have set children behind academically. More than 20 million children rely on school…