Whatever the cluster of second-year students at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York expected to hear from an 82-year-old woman — this probably wasn’t it. At first, Elizabeth Shepherd, one of several seniors invited to meet with future doctors in an anti-ageism program called “Introduction to the Geriatric Patient,” largely followed the script. As student…
LONDON — What a difference a royal wedding makes. In May, a grandchild of the queen of England married a commoner in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle as thousands of well-wishers gathered in the town and the global news media provided breathless, wall-to-wall coverage. On Friday, five months after that wildly popular wedding —…
Jessica Jean Reif and Stephen Alan Ehrlich were married Oct. 13 at the Rainbow Room in Manhattan. Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch officiated, with Cantor Daniel Singer taking part. The bride, who is 62, is a managing director of Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Manhattan. She works in equity research, covering media and entertainment, cable and…
It was Saturday night of New York Fashion Week, and everywhere Emmanuel Perrotin turned, hands were being thrust at him. Ronnie Fieg, the founder of Kith, the cool-kid street wear brand, congratulated him. Johan Lindberg, the Swedish fashion designer and party fixture, paid his respects. Next up were Alexandre Arnault, the 26-year-old son of Bernard…
Lifestyle changes are key in the management of type 2 diabetes. Scientists believe that intermittent fasting could play an essential role. Lately, intermittent fasting has become incredibly popular. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type. The condition affects the body’s ability to produce insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels. Diabetes is widespread in both…
A new study uncovers a worrying association: people who have any form of diabetes are more likely to die by suicide, causes related to alcohol consumption, or due to an accident. Mental health problems linked with diabetes may lead to a higher risk of death by suicide in people with this condition. Researchers at the…