A new clinical trial for the drug ibudilast offers much-needed hope for people living with multiple sclerosis — a neurological condition that affects primarily women and has limited treatment options. Using MRI scans, researchers were able to see that the new drug slows down brain shrinkage in people with MS. The results of the trial,…
Alyssa Marie Long and Collin Long both enjoy the outdoors and camping, so when it was time to pick a site for their wedding in May 2017, it came as no surprise that they would chose a campsite. The couple wed at the Y.M.C.A. Camp Campbell in Boulder Creek, Calif., and their 100 or so…
Advertisement THE restaurant preview Our tip sheet on New York’s most notable new restaurant openings, people, flavors and markets. By The New York Times Aug. 28, 2018 Image The chef Jimmy Ly will open a barbecue spinoff of Madame Vo.CreditJeenah Moon for The New York Times On Florence Fabricant’s must-try list: new projects from the…
My sister-in-law gushed. I wasn’t ready to make a decision, yet — I had plans to meet the designers behind Falguni Shane Peacock in Mumbai, India’s fashion capital, and wanted to browse shops there — but it was reassuring to know that there existed an option in Delhi that happened to be on sale for…
Maybe it was love, or maybe the phytonutrients. “I was struck with how beautiful she looked,” said Sarah Sherman, 30, a writer and producer, of the change she observed in a friend, a then-bride-to-be, last summer. “She had lost some weight, and her skin was amazing.” The shift, she would learn, was thanks in large…
Looking at your best can come at a cost, with so many expensive cosmetic products and wonder beauty treatments flooding the market – it’s hard to know which ones to trust when you read all the wildly impressive claims. However, cannabis is currently making some huge waves in the cosmetic industry, with manufacturers quick to…
Cannabis legalization is now a reality in several US states, and society’s re-embracement of this ancient herb is introducing us to new sets of beneficial compounds and important neurotransmitters. These are helping to demonstrate our deep history with cannabis, as we discover more about how our bodies, and specifically our endocannabinoid systems, are influenced by…
Cannabis has been used recreationally for as long as humans have consumed the herb, as it can help to improve mood and induce laughter, which strengthens social bonds and perhaps even relationships. However, the mind-altering effects that come from THC’s psychoactive properties have always been controversial, and nowadays many are wary about taking cannabis in…
Much of the discussion about cannabidiol (CBD) has been on the compound’s medicinal value, but there are a few reasons why CBD could be a good general addition to your diet as well. Studies have shown that taking CBD provides mental and physical benefits, such as reducing stress, alleviating pain, regulating the immune system and…
If you’re planning to explore the cuisine, culture, and vibes a place, culinary tourism is your best bet. Well, it’s no doubt that food helps people connect. So, while making plans to discover the beauty, art, and history of a country, why not explore the secrets of its tasty dishes too? Food acts as an…