In an unusual statement on the role of science in the resurgence of white supremacy in America, the American Society of Human Genetics on Friday denounced “attempts to link genetics and racial supremacy.” The statement, which appears in the November issue of the group’s scientific journal, The American Journal of Human Genetics, said the concept…
Each season, the runways reveal what major trends the style world will collectively start adopting. And while citizenship in said world isn’t limited to where you reside, there are dialect-type differences: A woman in Texas is styling her runway-approved cowboy boots with a different vibe than a Washingtonian would, and women in Boston have a…
Fatigue is a common symptom of diabetes and can result from high blood sugar levels and other symptoms and complications of the condition. Some lifestyle changes can help a person manage diabetes fatigue. Fatigue is different from being tired. When a person is merely tired, they usually feel better with rest. When a person has…
Experiencing muscle tightness and soreness at times is common. While some over-the-counter medications can help, many people are interested in using natural muscle relaxers instead. There are many possible causes of muscle tightness, pain, and reduced range of motion, including: exercise, especially unfamiliar exercise a backache pregnancy fibromyalgia symptoms People who wish to avoid synthetic…
Hi and welcome to Five Weeknight Dishes, with recipe ideas for busy people like you. Can I also put in a plug for chicken soup made from scratch? (Don’t worry, this newsletter isn’t sponsored by Big Soup.) On Sunday, I used my electric pressure cooker to make spicy chicken stock, with this Bon Appétit recipe…
Scientists have developed a potential solution to the rising global antibiotic resistance crisis. It lies in rendering bacteria ineffective without killing them, which relieves the selective pressure that drives the growth of resistant strains. Scientists successfully treated an MRSA sepsis infection without using antibiotics. When a team at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine…
If you thought you were obsessed with shoes, you haven’t seen anything yet. This Fall, designers are pulling out all the stops—from Versace’s The Matrix-meets-‘90s supermodel platform boots to Gucci’s OTT sneakers that don’t belong anywhere near actual athletic pursuits. The options are endless! And with our guide to the season’s best you’ll know exactly…
The summer of 2014 did not begin happily for Whitney Morie, a kindergarten teacher and part-time receptionist in a hair salon. She had a broken heart that was lingering like a Colorado winter, and she was also beginning to fear she might never become a mother. “The only thing I’ve ever wanted was to have…
Name: Eva Tolkin Age: 30 Hometown: Toronto Now Lives: A one-bedroom garden apartment in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. Claim to Fame: A former backup singer for Solange Knowles and Lykke Li, Ms. Tolkin is a nascent pop star and fashion plate who evokes early Madonna and the effervescent melodies of Robyn. Like those pop…
George Motz is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker, author and television host. For the past 12 years, Mr. Motz, who is sometimes referred to as “America’s hamburger expert,” has also been the director of the Food Film Festival, a four-day multisensory event during which participants eat the same food they’re watching on the big screen. This…