Emerson Hospital’s garden therapy program helps patients bloom
Today, about a half-dozen patients are busy assembling bouquets: a musician, an artist, an activist. All have full…
Israel’s parliament moves toward ban on mixed-gender prayer at Jerusalem’s Western Wall
JERUSALEM — Israel’s parliament has given preliminary approval to a bill that would put the country’s Orthodox chief rabbinate in…
Unplanned C-section doubles risk of ‘severe psychological stress’ for new moms
Anyone can see Allison DiBlasi is a really great mom, but it took a while for DiBlasi to…
Playboy founder’s widow warns Hugh Hefner foundation about photos
Hugh Hefner’s widow alleged Tuesday that a foundation setup by the Playboy founder may be in possession of…
LACP exhibit ‘Reservoir’ explores the visual language of loneliness
The photograph is so intimate, so vulnerable, it’s painful to look at. It depicts a woman in her…
Neil Gaiman calls sexual misconduct allegations a ‘smear campaign’
Writer Neil Gaiman denied sexual misconduct allegations first brought forth against him more than a year and a…
Blend of reishi and four other mushrooms could reduce anxiety, says 12-week RCT
There were also significant reductions in physical fatigue. The mix, commercially available under the name Restake, consists of…
Tru Niagen enters beauty market with NAD+ supplement
November’s launch marked Tru Niagen’s first dedicated move into nutricosmetics, with the supplement specifically formulated to be taken…
Fight over cutting in line at Disneyland leaves man injured
A man was injured last week after a fight broke out inside Disneyland in a dispute over cutting…
The 5 best science books of 2025, according to science doyenne Alie Ward
It’s been an uneasy year for science. While there were significant milestones, like breakthroughs in gene editing for…
Maine educator touring the state with a unique opportunity
There are a lot of whales off the coast of Maine, but one woman is making waves traveling…
Miss Manners: I am proud of my weight loss, but everyone thinks I’m using new drugs
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a 42-year-old woman who has been working hard to get healthier for myself…