“Should auld acquaintance be forgot?” During this time of the year, it won’t be long before we’ll hear the harmonic lament of “Auld Lang Syne” as 2024 slips away. Time does indeed slip by. We enjoy great times with family and friends. We experience trials, joy and tribulations. But through it all, we maintain a connection...
Searching for a unique way to express your love or appreciation for someone special this holiday season? Look no further than the list below, which highlights charities and books that focus on equal access to literacy and education in a variety of contexts around the world. From our homes to yours, the Education Team...
Reprinted from AAWE News May/June 2024 with permission of the editor
In a relatively short period of time since the Industrial Revolutions, many countries have experienced significant internal population migrations from rural to urban (and later suburban) settings. In fact, the UN estimates that by the year 2050, a whopping...
The time for carols, holiday baking and other vestiges of traditional holiday cheer is quickly approaching. Amongst the festivities these days comes an increased awareness of climate change and our impact upon it as consumers. An organic conversation regarding Christmas trees popped up during a recent Environment Team meeting. We asked ourselves: Is it...
A novel syndrome associated with prenatal fentanyl exposure was highlighted in a 2023 article published in Genetics Medicine Open. This study identified various abnormalities in affected infants, including short stature, microcephaly, distinctive facial features, and other congenital anomalies. The article even includes images of the babies’ faces and feet.
Despite...
You can barely get through a day without hearing something about Ozempic® and similar drugs. Whether you’re on TikTok or other forms of social media, news about these medications seems to emerge constantly.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I am a Type 2 Diabetic who...