Cancer Schmancer

I’ve spent my life in the shadow of this disease. In the 60s and 70s it seemed barbaric what they did to my mother and many of her sisters as ...

When your digestive system is acting up, identifying and avoiding problem foods is often a ­vital first step to relief. But all this attention to exclusion leaves a couple of ...

A recent study reports that COVID-19 can live on surfaces such as cardboard for up to 24 hours and plastic and stainless steel for up to 3 days. However, a ...

There are few sounds as ubiquitous to queer life that they are instantly recognizable: the chirp of a Grindr notification, the clack of a drag queen’s fan, the soft smack ...

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I know what you’re thinking. “I barely have time to skim through this blog, let alone do ANY of the suggested tips.” I hear you. Eat whatever is available. Exercise ...

Over the years, I’ve had many experiences with patients which led me to begin questioning the way Western medicine approaches illness and treatment. In the majority of cases, the goal ...

Photo: Jennifer Causey   While classic marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole may feel comforting and nostalgic, the overload in sugar isn’t worth the indulgence. This healthier version lets the natural flavor of sweet potato ...

Green beans are an essential part of any Thanksgiving table, but their flavor often gets lost inside a cheesy casserole. Our elegant green bean salad showcases these delicate and crunchy-tender ...

Bagels with cream cheese and lox are off-limits during Passover, but this dish seems like it would go perfectly with a piece of matzo and cream cheese (otherwise known as ...

  Credit: Illustration by Renaud Vigourt The toll that aging takes on a body extends all the way down to the cellular level. But the damage accrued by cells in older ...