What we’ve learned about the first-place Lakers
Welcome back to the Lakers newsletter, where vibes are high. The Lakers (10-2) are atop the Western Conference…
Could a common diabetes drug help prevent long COVID?
A nationwide study suggests that prescribing the widely used diabetes drug metformin soon after COVID-19 infection may substantially…
Global cardiac rehabilitation access stagnates despite rising cardiovascular disease
Despite rising incidents of cardiovascular disease (CVD), along with evidence that cardiac rehabilitation programs improve outcomes for those…
DreamWorks is betting on originality with ‘Forgotten Island’
Several years ago, DreamWorks Animation veterans Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado pitched the studio an original story centered…
COVID-19 mortality gap between men and women narrowed sharply as the pandemic progressed
A 34-country analysis comparing absolute and relative excess deaths reveals how the apparent mortality divide between men and…
First Phillip Island penguin dies from H5N1 bird flu
A Phillip Island penguin has died from H5N1 bird flu in the first detection among the island’s little…
Census creates opportunity to track prevalence of mental health conditions
Experts are expecting to see a rise in the number of mental health conditions across the country in…
Political polarization drives surge in anti-vaccine legislation across the US
Despite overwhelming evidence on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, vaccine hesitancy intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic…
COVID lockdown babies show language strengths at age four
Four-year-olds born during England’s first lockdown performed well in many language and reasoning tests, but researchers found signs…
Tick-borne viruses show concerning potential for future pandemics
A study led by a University of California, Riverside biomedical scientist shows how a family of tick-borne viruses known as…
One Health platform strengthens zoonotic disease surveillance across multiple domains
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Zoonotic diseases account for approximately 60% of all known human…
The Lakers had a busy free agency. Was it worth it?
Welcome back to The Times’ Lakers newsletter, where it’s been a, uh, busy week. Over a short seven…