Month: May 2021

The younger the age at diagnosis for Type 2 diabetes, the higher the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia years later. View original article Contributor: Nicholas Bakalar

Widely circulating coronavirus variants and persistent hesitancy about vaccines will keep the goal out of reach. The virus is here to stay, but vaccinating the most vulnerable may be enough to restore normalcy. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli

Well hello! I’m so glad you’re here. A version of this article also appeared in the It’s Not Just You newsletter. Sign up here to receive a new edition every Sunday. Forest ecologist Suzanne Simard studies what she calls “mother trees.” They are tall old-growth trees with vast root systems connected to hundreds of other … Read more

In this era of social distancing, lawn games like croquet, badminton and horseshoes offer a great way to spend some time outside. View original article Contributor: Alexis Soloski

Flowers are magic. They are beautiful, uplifting and, when added to a drink, incredibly refreshing. View original article Contributor: Cassie Winslow

Virtually live performances are getting livelier (and bigger), with some great acts and multi-artist concerts to watch this month. View original article Contributor: Adrienne Gaffney

Vaccine selfies flood social media feeds and families are reuniting in the U.S. as many Indian Americans are struggling to help loved ones with coronavirus access medical care in India. View original article Contributor: Fenit Nirappil

The federal trial, set to begin Monday, will be held in Cabell County, considered to be ground zero for one of the worst public health crises in the nation’s history. View original article Contributor: Meryl Kornfield

His hallucinations were misdiagnosed as a psychiatric condition, leading to dangerous treatment. View original article Contributor: Jamie Talan