My article this month is actually a book review. We recently received a copy of a new book, “Elderhood,” written by Dr. Louise Aronson, a geriatrician.
As mentioned in our May issue, I had the pleasure of speaking to the monthly meeting of the Presbyterian Women at the First Presbyterian Church in Germantown.
I have just read one of the most interesting books I ever opened and I highly recommend it to you.
An impressive and valuable addition to the small library of Memphis histories has arrived in the form of “Crusaders, Gangsters, and Whiskey. Prohibition in Memphis,” by Patrick O’Daniel (Jackson: The University Press of Mississippi, 2018).
Every year when my wife and I were growing up, we listened to Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” on the Sunday night Hallmark Playhouse. And by comparing notes, we discovered that we both had made it only so far in the show until hearing those horrendous, clanking chains of Marley’s ghost before o…
Who? Who is Anne Shirley? How many vegetarians does it take to eat a cheeseburger? Answer: Just one if no one is looking! So, you like a sprinkling of humor, eh?
If you enjoy food and the history of food then you should attend a book signing by John T. Edge at Novel Book store at 387 Perkins Road Ext. on Monday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m.
You have an excellent opportunity to meet Memphis author Dr. James C. Paavola at a book signing at 6 p.m. Oct.12 at the new bookstore Novel. It is in Laurelwood Shopping Center, 387 Perkins Road Ext.
A brief book review of “Making America Good Again: The Last Will and Testament of a Country Preacher” by Daniel E. Johnson.
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In a press conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Miami-Dade County mayor Carlos Giménez were pushed by a reporter on contract tracers after there was confusion over whether the governor or mayor could hire contact tracers during the coronavirus pandemic.
The state of Arizona reports nearly 120,000 coronavirus cases with a positivity rate around 27%. This comes as the Navajo Nation, which occupies northeastern parts of the state, flattened its curve through regular weekend lockdowns and nightly curfews. CNN's Evan McMorris-Santoro spoke with …
Three teachers who shared a summer classroom at a school in Arizona all contracted coronavirus last month, leaving one of them dead.
As coronavirus cases continue to rise in the US, at least 26 states have paused or rolled back their reopening plans. CNN's Victor Blackwell reports.
The New York Times reported Black and Latino Americans are nearly five times more likely to be hospitalized with coronavirus than White Americans, according to CDC data. As CNN's Abby Phillip reports, there is no sign of relief in sight.
We can all pay more attention to our skin right now. And, while frequent hand washing is a must to limit germ exposure (experts recommend scrubbing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds), all that repeated hand-washing can lead to dry hands....
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Dartmouth biology professor Erin Bromage tells CNN's John Berman what teachers will need to protect themselves from coronavirus when schools reopen this fall.
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta expresses disbelief after CDC Director Robert Redfield told him the US still needs a testing program.
Dean for the National School of Tropical Medicine Dr. Peter Hotez speaks with CNN's John Berman and Alisyn Camerota about the current state of the coronavirus in our nation, and what he perceives as a misinformation campaign by the Whtte House.
CNN's Erin Burnett speaks to Dr. Amy Rapkiewicz about how autopsies performed on coronavirus patients reveal a pattern of blood clotting in vessels and organs.
As back-to-school season approaches, districts are weighing whether to let students return to the classroom or continue learning remotely. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta demonstrates how schools might be able to reopen safely amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
CNN's Anderson Cooper pushes back against Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield when he said he believed the defect in early Covid-19 testing in the US was with the private sector.
CNN's Kyung Lah goes inside a hospital near the US-Mexico border overwhelmed with coronavirus cases as the state records it's deadliest day since the start of the pandemic.
Cities around the world are reopening. These guidelines show you how you can go out safely.
Carmen Barlianto told CNN's Pamela Brown her 16-year-old niece Halene O'Connell was in a coma and on a ventilator because of coronavirus and the family still doesn't know when she'll come home from the hospital.
Chelsea Alinoar, 37, describes to CNN's Brianna Keilar the symptoms she's been suffering from after being diagnosed with coronavirus in March.
CNN's Alisyn Camerota speaks with Tanna Ingraham, an ICU nurse in Houston, about her battle with Covid-19.
A University of Minnesota professor tells CNN's Anderson Cooper about the "emerging evidence" that the coronavirus can be spread through airborne transmission.
Dr. Deborah Birx promoted the use of masks to combat Covid-19 during a coronavirus task force briefing by saying they can be a fashion statement.
The White House is urging schools across the country to re-open as the US added one million new coronavirus cases in less than a month.CNN's Erica Hill reports.
Dr. Andrew Pastewski, an ICU specialist in Florida, became emotional while describing treating a coronavirus patient who did not survive.
CNN's Paula Newton explains what measures Canadians are taking to flatten the curve as countries continue to battle the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump criticized Dr. Fauci over past decisions about wearing masks and travel to China after Dr. Fauci said the US is still "knee-deep" in the first wave of the coronavirus.
Dr. Christopher Murray, director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, explains why a new model has projected that more than 200,000 Americans will die from Covid-19 by November if masks are not universally used.
CNN's Drew Griffin reports that due to the surge in demand for coronavirus testing, labs aren't able to handle all the tests which is resulting in delays of up to 10 days.
Orange County, FL teachers hold rolling protest of state order to reopen schools in the fall
CNN's Richard Quest describes the persisting Covid-19 side effects he continues to suffer from, despite the fact that he has recovered from the virus after being infected in April.
After testing positive for Covid-19, Florida Democratic state Rep. Shevrin Jones shares his experience with contact tracers in Florida as cases continue to surge.
The US government announced a $1.6 billion contract with a Maryland biotech firm, Novavax, as part of its coronavirus vaccine program. It is the government's largest vaccine contract to date.
CNN's Anderson Cooper slams President Donald Trump's comment that coronavirus is "99% harmless" while the number of cases in the US continue to rise.
During a conversation with National Institutes of Health director Francis Collins, Dr. Anthony Fauci said we are still "knee-deep" in the first wave of the coronavirus outbreak in the US and the current state is "really not good."
A study from China shows just how contagious the novel coronavirus can be in places like restaurants, where people spend prolonged periods of time.
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen discusses a new letter from 239 doctors talking about how coronavirus travels through the air and the importance of wearing masks.
Florida state lawmakers urging for statewide mask mandate in the continuing response to COVID-19
See Momo. See Momo run. See Momo run much faster now that's he's taking an anti-aging pill.
Dr. William Schaffner reacts to comments made by South Dakota's attorney general ahead of a Fourth of July event at Mount Rushmore, saying that statistically, people infected with Covid-19 will be in attendance and likely spread the disease to others.
Coronavirus cases continue to rise across the US, and health experts are warning that if Americans don't take precautions this weekend, the holiday could fuel a surge in new cases. CNN's Jason Carroll has more.
By: Julie Loffredi National Content Desk Mother’s Day is coming up fast — May 10th. And, now more than ever, isn’t it a great time to help brighten mom’s day? If you are looking to surprise her with some eye-catching blooms this holiday, there are...
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By: Julie Loffredi National Content Desk Earlier this month, the CEO for Walmart suggested we are now in the “hair color” phase of panic buying. That’s right, folks. We are stocking up on at-home hair coloring products because salons and barbershops are temporarily shut down....
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The idea is simple: pick out your favorite meals online and wait for a box to arrive at your doorstep. Inside the box, you’ll find all the ingredients you need to whip up a gourmet meal. And, don’t worry if your kitchen chops are rusty,...
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