Category: Featured
A closer look at Hawaii’s bold bet on better seafood
Written by: Leslie Von Pless
At Hawaii Calls restaurant, father-and-son chefs Jayson and Ocean Kanekoa take pride in procuring food from local farms on Hawaii’s Big Island — the Hamakua mushrooms, …
This day in history: Cher wins Oscar for best actress
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On this day in history, April 11, 1988, Cher, the iconic singer and actress, stood on the stage at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to …
When the world catches fire, where do you hide your money?
Written by: Tony Dong
The world is at war. As I am writing this, the U.S. and Israel-backed campaign in Iran has entered its fifth week. The Strait of Hormuz …
11 discontinued ’70s candies we miss
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Remember These? Ferrara’s 2024 announcement that Fruit Strip gum was officially being discontinued marked another moment of heartbreak for candy fans. Though production ceased in 2022, …
CARS-2 vs. ADOS-2: Choosing the right autism assessment tool for your practice
Written by: Cheryl Tierney, MD, MPH
Choosing the right autism assessment tool has direct consequences for your practice’s diagnostic accuracy, patient throughput, staffing requirements, and operational capacity. For clinicians and practice leaders …
This day in history: Happy birthday, safety pin!
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
Today, April 10, marks International Safety Pin Day. It’s the day in 1849 when Walter Hunt, a mechanic from New York, was granted U.S. Patent No. …
Judy Garland career retrospective: A triumphant tragedy of ambiguity
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
It’s been 57 years since the tragic death of Judy Garland from of a barbiturate overdose, but few performers in Hollywood history have embodied both dazzling brilliance and …
8 reasons why people in other countries think Americans are rude
Written by: Alina A. Wang
Reasons Why People in Other Countries Think Americans Are Rude In some parts of the world (especially Europe), Americans are often stereotyped as being ignorant and …
How can eye-tracking technology help with clinical decision-making in autism?
Written by: Cheryl Tierney, MD, MPH
How Technology Aids Clinical Decision-Making According to research, 61% of autism diagnostic centers report wait times of four months or longer, and families often wait much …
This day in history: NASA introduces its first astronauts
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On April 9, 1959, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) introduced its first group of astronauts to the world. Known as the “Mercury 7,” these …
NJ Sen. Andy Kim on aging, caregiving costs & how families are feeling the toll
Written by: Megan O'Donnell
Caring for an aging parent is something many families know is coming, but few are truly prepared for when it arrives. In a conversation on the …
Beyond the brisket: Which region has the best BBQ in all the us?
Written by: Dan Myers
Types of BBQ: Regional American Barbecue Styles Explained From smoky Texas brisket to saucy Kansas City ribs to tangy Carolina pulled pork, there’s a whole nation …
10 ways to save money amid rising rent & gas prices
Written by: MediaFeed Wire
10 Ways to Start Saving Money Start saving money by setting specific goals, budgeting, automating savings, maintaining separate accounts, and monitoring your progress. One of the …
ADI-R for autism diagnosis: What clinicians should know
Written by: Cheryl Tierney, MD, MPH
The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) is one of the most widely used and thoroughly researched caregiver interview tools in autism diagnosis. Alongside the ADOS-2, it has long …
This day in history: Twin Peaks premieres on ABC
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On April 8, 1990, ABC premiered the pilot of Twin Peaks. Created by visionary director David Lynch and writer Mark Frost, the show transformed the small-town …
Hop into spring with these tasty recipes
Written by: Yumna Jawad
Tasty Spring Recipes Celebrate the springtime flavors with these Simple & Easy Easter Recipes. Pomegranate Salad Pomegranate Salad with an easy homemade vinaigrette, pomegranate arils, …
9 actors who portrayed villains so well that people hate them
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Love to hate them! Some actors are so brilliant at playing bad guys that audiences can’t help but despise the performer as much as the character. …
7 steps to successfully meal prep this year
Written by: Lauren Panoff
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Knowing how to meal prep: the secret weapon of the perpetually organized — or so …
ADOS-2 explained: What ABA providers need to know about the gold standard in autism diagnosis
Written by: Cheryl Tierney, MD, MPH
With autism prevalence now reaching 1 in 31 children in the United States according to the latest CDC data, the pressure on ABA practices to support …
This day in history: Happy birthday, Jackie Chan!
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
April 7 marks the birthday of one of the most recognizable faces in cinema history, Jackie Chan. Born in Hong Kong in 1954 as Chan Kong-sang. …
