Have you ever wondered why older folks are more vulnerable to infections, or have a harder time fighting them? Why a virus like SARS-CoV-2 or the flu can kill an older adult, while only causing minor symptoms in someone younger? It’s called immunosenescence, and in simple terms, it’s the aging of the immune system.

Dear September,

We need to talk. Do you have a minute?

Crème de Lite, Scarlet Nantes, Red Core Chantenay, Sirkana, Thumbelina, Imperator, Purple Dragon, Little Finger… though they sound like fine wines or heroes in a fantasy show, a carrot by another name is just as sweet! In hues of orange, purple, yellow and white, there are more than 40 varieties of wild and cultivated carrots grown around the world.

Harmful Effects of Air Pollution Reduced by Vitamin D in Obese Children with Asthma

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), six million children suffer from asthma, which disproportionately affects minority children.

The ecological impact of raising cattle—and by extension, of eating beef—has become a fraught topic. One frequent concern is that meat production uses a lot of water and creates water pollution. What often gets lost, however, is that the impact varies greatly depending on how cattle are reared.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease + natural ways to treat it

True or false: You can only damage your liver when you drink too much alcohol? FALSE.

According to the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air 2022” report, the state of our air is… well, it’s not very good. Between 2018 and 2020, the U.S. had the highest number of “very unhealthy” and “hazardous” air quality days than it ever has in the 20 years the report has been published.

With all the sweetness and beauty peaches bring us in the summer months, it’s no wonder artists from Monet to Van Gogh, poets galore, and even Justin Bieber have been inspired by this beloved fruit with a treasure trove of health benefits!

Dear Neighbors, Crew, and that calico cat peeking through the window: