Yesterday I went to the New England Chapter meeting of the American Medical Writers Association. It was a lot of fun, highly informative & I met some great new people. If you’re a science writer but are not yet a member of the AMWA, I’d highly recommend it – a great networking opportunity.
If you’re a busy professional who loves finding new recipes that are not only tasty and relatively simple, but also offer even a vaguely healthy, nutritious twist, you might enjoy these taste buds! Continuing with the fall pumpkin theme (hold onto your hats, it could be a long theme!), here are this week’s three tried & tested options:…
For the past four years I have been a PhD thesis committee member for a graduate student. Last week she gave her final thesis defense seminar, describing her research into the pathogenesis of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). I’m pleased and proud to say that she performed wonderfully, presenting a beautiful synopsis of her research, and…
“Chocolate poisoning” represented one of the “Top 10” pet poisonings reported by the Animal Poison Control Center of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). This occurs as a result of an adverse reaction to the alkaloid theobromine in chocolate. The toxicity affects dogs more than cats, probably because they are…
Exposure To Pets In The First Year Of Life May Reduce Risk Of Allergies The relationship between exposure to pets and allergic disease risk has long been unresolved. Various studies in recent years have examined the effect of early exposure to cats and dogs on allergies in children. The results, however, have been conflicting, with…
“Taste Buds” is my way of sharing recipes (that are at least vaguely healthy) with those of you who are: Busy Food lovers Always looking for some new, easy, & (somewhat) nutritious recipes Super Simple Salmon Cakes Greek Yogurt Ice Cream Healthy Makeover Pina Coladas
