The Worst Way to Reply to a Party Invite

There are two straightforward—and simple—ways to respond to social invitations: Tell the host you’ll be there, or that you won’t be. Yet people find all kinds of offensive ways to reply instead. The worst one of all is becoming increasingly common, especially by text, says Jamila Musayeva, an etiquette coach who posts videos about modern … Read more

What is Candidozyma auris? Fungal pathogen and emerging global health threat

Two Petri dishes containing Candidozyma auris (C. auris) Fungi are all around us, but some species pose significant threats to human health. They can spread silently, thrive in hospitals, resist multiple treatments, and survive on surfaces for weeks. That’s Candidozyma auris (C. auris) – formerly known as Candida auris – a fungal pathogen gaining attention from healthcare professionals and … Read more

What to Know About the New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1

Public-health experts have warned for months that the COVID-19 virus isn’t gone—and, far from waning, SARS-CoV-2 has mutated yet again into a new variant. Called NB.1.8.1, it’s causing a spike in infections in China. A few cases also recently appeared in the U.S. when people arriving at airports tested positive, according to a statement from … Read more