The Big Tuna Sandwich Mystery

Canned tuna is high in protein, low in fat and by far the most popular shelf-stable seafood in the United States. It can also be mysterious, questionable and scandalous. As The Washington Post reported in late January, Subway — the world’s largest sandwich chain — is currently facing a class-action lawsuit in the state of…

Novel interactions between proteins that help in recovering from brain injury

IMAGE: Mechanism of action of inflammatory activation enzymes of Hevin-calcyon interaction view more  Credit: Korea Institute of Science and Technology(KIST) Patients with brain injury (caused by stroke or trauma) primarily rely on rehabilitation therapy for recovery, as there are no other known effective treatment methods. The rate of recovery from brain injury observed in adults is…

Who Helps Politicians Pick Their Clothes?

I have always wondered how these busy politicians get clothing help: Nancy Pelosi, Jill Biden, Vice President Harris. They cannot possibly take the time to plan their wardrobes. What’s the secret? — Searle, Eugene, Ore. For some reason, the reality that politicians (and their partners) often have help selecting their public-facing wardrobes has always been…

Love Letter: Overcoming Challenges, Together.

Relationships often come with their fair share of challenges, both big and small. However, learning to overcome these obstacles can strengthen your connection. Nathan Friedman and Amanda Winer, who met during a Birthright Israel trip in 2015, learned quickly that a little adversity can be a bonding experience. Hours into their first date, in January…

On the Pointlessness of Pointy Shoes

One also could not easily kneel, or pray, in such shoes, which were sometimes known as “Satan’s claws.” In 1215, Pope Innocent III prohibited clergy members from wearing, among other things, “shoes with embroidery or pointed toes.” The edict was unsuccessful enough that Pope Urban V tried again in 1362. Poulaines swept into England in…