Author: Michelle Korhonen
I was lucky to spend every summer in our cottage on a small island in the St. Lawrence River just off the island of Montreal, Canada. There were no cars, just a few electric golf carts for the elderly. We had a pool for the 200 or so people who lived on the island, a tennis court, and a playing field. As teens we inherited a shack called The Wreck from those older than us. The rule was no adults (older than 20) and no one under the age of 12. It had electricity, an old television, a couple of…
Progeria Patients Connect: Bridging the Gap for a Rare Disease Community – In a world where rare diseases often leave individuals and families feeling isolated and overwhelmed, a revolutionary online platform has emerged as a beacon of hope: Progeria Connect. This groundbreaking initiative, a collaboration between Sciensus and The Progeria Research Foundation (PRF), aims to bridge the gap for the global community affected by Progeria, a rare genetic condition characterized by accelerated aging in children. Recognizing the challenges faced by individuals scattered across the globe, Progeria Connect transcends geographical and linguistic barriers, fostering a strong and supportive community. Patients, families,…
Anne Sansevero discusses a client with one of her nurses, Beau Romero. Sansevero has seven employees in her growing private care management business in New York City. Ashley Milne-Tyte/for NPR hide caption toggle caption Ashley Milne-Tyte/for NPR Anne Sansevero discusses a client with one of her nurses, Beau Romero. Sansevero has seven employees in her growing private care management business in New York City. Ashley Milne-Tyte/for NPR Caring for an older person can be tough, especially if they have complex conditions and you’re an adult child living hours away. Private care management is a word-of-mouth business that’s been growing over…
When the hip-hop legend André 3000 confused the world by releasing an album of experimental flute music earlier this year, he offered a simple explanation for why he’s stopped rapping: “I’m 48 years old,” he told GQ. He gave examples of personal concerns that he found lyrically unusable: “I got to go get a colonoscopy’ … ‘My eyesight is going bad.’ You can find cool ways to say it, but … ”André was describing a challenge facing many artists in the year of hip-hop’s 50th birthday. The genre began as an outlet for young people on the margins—as Ye once…
Older Patients with Mantle Cell Lymphoma: Phase 2 Trial Shows High Response Rates with BR-VEN Regimen Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, particularly affecting older patients over 60. While initial treatment can achieve remission, relapse rates remain high, and current options often prove too intense for older individuals. This highlights the urgent need for well-tolerated yet effective treatment strategies. Fortunately, recent research offers a glimmer of hope. The phase 2 trial PrE0405 evaluated the effectiveness of a novel combination therapy – bendamustine, rituximab, and venetoclax (BR-VEN) – in older patients with MCL. Promising…
Umesh Balal is determined to make the voices of people with disabilities, young people and Indigenous people heard at the world’s largest meeting on climate change. (Image credit: Christopher Pike for NPR)
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.This year was one of periodic bloodshed in tech, and the ongoing reverberations of early-pandemic hiring sprees are part of the problem.First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:“Back to the Well”Earlier this month, just days after Spotify Wrapped gave users a whimsical breakdown of their listening habits this year, the company released a heavier bit of news: It was laying off about 17…
Fact Description Origin Central Asia Cultivated for Over 5,000 years Family Amaryllidaceae Scientific Name Allium cepa L. Number of Varieties Over 300 Common Types Globe (yellow, white, red), sweet, shallots, scallions, spring onions Taste Pungent, sweet, mild Aroma Pungent, distinctive Tear-producing effect Caused by sulfur compounds released when cut Culinary Uses Raw, cooked, fried, roasted, pickled, caramelized Nutritional Value Rich in vitamins (C, B6), minerals (potassium), and antioxidants (quercetin) Health Benefits Boosts immune system, reduces inflammation, aids digestion, lowers blood pressure, potential anti-cancer properties Global Production Over 100 million tons annually Largest Producers China, India, United States Interesting Uses Natural…
A mother monitors illegal drug use, at home, to prevent a fatal overdose for her daughter and others addicted to opioids.
Like the draft agreement that came out yesterday at COP28, in Dubai—which softened language about phasing out fossil fuels to “reducing” them and “efforts towards” substituting “unabated” fossil fuels—Canada is awkwardly trying to live with two contradictory ideas about climate change. The world has to stop using fossil fuels, and yet, for a petrostate, letting go isn’t easy.During the United Nations’ climate meeting, Canada has been busy doubling down on its climate bona fides. Late last week, the environment minister, Steven Guilbeault, held an impromptu press huddle in the glaring sun outside the plenary halls, the national flags of dozens…