Within a week, Argentina stepped off the deep-end of swine flu panic. Prior to elections in late June the government had reported less than 2,000 cases of swine… Read the rest
Anyone who has spent a considerable amount of time in the U.S. has… Read the rest
As winter is waning in my old ‘hood here in Buenos Aires summer is gently receding. I don’t think I brought nearly enough sweaters and the vegan in me is… Read the rest
It is a new year…and five days later we are already trying our hardest to break those heartfelt resolutions. Lose weight/get in shape is the most… Read the rest
I am not a big fan of the holidays. The consumerism, the commercialism, the obligatory gift giving, and the forced cheer is draining and mentally exhausting. Not to mention,… Read the rest
Coffee is apparently good for you. Who knew? As a general rule, cheaply packaged drugs that trigger euphoria and increased alertness are typically bad for your health, but coffee… Read the rest
Emergency contraception (EC) is your fail-safe. Don’t let Governor Palin tell you different. After a Days of Our Lives-style drama in the FDA, emergency contraception (EC) was finally approved… Read the rest
