Vaccines Bring Hope As COVID’s Third Wave Hits
In welcome news and within a week of each other, pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Moderna announced breakthrough vaccines to combat the deadly coronavirus. Pfiz
Health & Wellness
UMA Oils CEO Believes in the Need For Wellness Wisdom
(Featured Image: Shrankhla Holecek on UMA Oils Farms in India) Los Angeles based Shrankhla Holecek is the CEO of UMA Oils. A long-time Ayurvedic expert who educ
Communication in Desi Households
Desi Talk - A column that works on embracing our brown background and unique identity using Coach Yashu's helpful tips. Find her talking to IC Editor, Srishti P
Falling Through the COVID19 Cracks
When COVID19 snared President Trump in early October, he promptly received a dose of Regeneron and an airlift to Walter Reed Army Hospital; physicians dispens
Rising Healthcare Costs Make Patient Care Difficult for Visiting Parents
U.S. President Donald Trump and presidential candidate, Vice President Joe Biden, are united by one issue at least – the rising cost of medication. This
Why Indian-Americans Should Renew the Stem Cell Program
As Indian-Americans, there are certain chronic conditions to which we are susceptible. These include blindness, heart disease, and certain forms of cancer. Luck
COVID Can’t Beat A Pumpkin Spice Papaya Spoonshot!
Imagine going to your favorite smoothie bar and lchecking the menu, looking for something new and interesting to try. You spot a flavor labeled 'Pumpkin Spice P
Tips for Learning From Home
Children face myriad challenges with remote learning, as they are unable to meet with friends and follow a normal schedule during this pandemic. They become res
Connecting to Nature is Good for Public Health
The Bay Area is a great place to live in. It is blessed with progressive land planning that has set aside vast open space areas for recreation. Measures, like M
Loving Yourself During Challenging Times
Dear Reader, Self-love is more important now than ever. The pandemic has added a layer of sadness, frustration, and uncertainty, and navigating the new normal i
Califiornia’s Deadliest Spring In 20 Years
The first five months of the COVID-19 pandemic in California rank among the deadliest in state history, deadlier than any other consecutive five-month period in
Where Do You Go With Wildfires At Your Door?
As the smoke thickened near her home in Santa Cruz, California, last week, Amanda Smith kept asking herself the same questions: Should we leave? And where would
