Factors maximize impact of yoga, physical therapy on back pain in underserved population

BOSTON – New research shows that people with chronic low back pain (cLBP) have better results from yoga and physical therapy compared to reading evidence-based self-help materials. While this finding was consistent across many patient characteristics, a much larger effect was observed among those already taking pain medication to treat their condition and those who…

Researchers cast doubt on earlier COVID-19 origins study citing dogs as possible hosts

AURORA, Colo. (July 14, 2020) – A study published earlier this year claiming the coronavirus may have jumped from dogs to humans is scientifically flawed, offering no direct evidence to support its conclusions, according to a collaborative group of international researchers, including scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. “During this time of…

A Bakery Gets Into the Ice Cream Business

Anna Gordon’s the Good Batch Bakery has been a staple in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, for several years. In summer it even offered ice cream sandwiches made with its own cookies. On Wednesday Ms. Gordon is opening a scoop shop across the street. In addition to some new flavors like sprinkletown, coffee ganache and caramel brownie…

New Seasoned Fonio Pilafs From Pierre Thiam

Pierre Thiam, a native of Senegal, has become the American ambassador for fonio, the versatile West African grain. He’s written a book about it. Now in addition to selling plain fonio, which cooks up like fine couscous, his company, Yolélé, has introduced tasty, efficient fonio pilafs. They are preseasoned with several flavor profiles: Yassa, with…