Maryam Sicard for Unsplash+ Toddlers safely built a tolerance to small amounts of peanut proteins thanks to a simple skin patch, which helped prevent the progression of a potentially deadly allergy. More than 70% of these toddlers could tolerate 3 or 4 peanut kernels after a 3-year course of treatment, say American scientists working to … Read more
When a person believes “nothing is positive and/or worth getting out of bed for,” depression seems inevitable. They ask advice columnist Eric Thomas if there is a cure for sadness. Dear Eric: I am writing because I don’t know where to start and how to begin getting out of horrible depression. I can’t turn my … Read more
A roadway near Timgad – Credit Itiner-e, Artas Media, MINERVA. It was said that all roads lead to Rome, but from where do all the roads to Rome lead? Using a mountain of data, a team of two dozen scientists have created a digital road atlas of the Roman imperial world, complete with many features … Read more
Honor Veterans Day, support Feed More and young local musicians, and take in concerts, comedians, authors, lectures, and more. What’s Booming in Richmond, Virginia, November 6 to 13, 2025. Explore: November 6 to 13, 2025 What’s happening in and around the Richmond region Thursday, November 6 Play It Forward. Live performances including a friendly instrument … Read more
Three must-see local theatrical productions, Veterans Day commemorations, and a look at the life and songs of Carole King – Boomer’s top five picks in Richmond this week. What’s Booming RVA: Must-See Local Drama. “A Distinct Society.” Nothing much ever happens in a sleepy library that straddles the border of the U.S. and Canada. But … Read more
Harold Witkov found a fossil and took it home. After learning of its prehistoric background, he came to appreciate the aged possession. As he pondered the fossil’s tale, he saw it as a metaphor for his baby boomer life. Some 10 years ago I visited a longtime friend living in Traverse City, Michigan. One day … Read more
Every month, the Boomer caption contest provides a new cartoon for readers to write their own clever caption. We also capture the top 10 caption submissions so readers can vote for their favorite. And we announce the winner from the cartoon before that! This page is updated monthly with new cartoons, so bookmark it for … Read more
These “melting onions” are savory-sweet rings of jammy onion, reminiscent of French onion soup, showered with crispy thyme-scented panko breadcrumbs. While I enjoy vegetables cooked until they’re crisp-tender, I’m also a big fan of veggies that have been cooked until meltingly tender and soft (especially because that gives them time to absorb the other flavors). … Read more
Democrat Ghazala Hashmi won the race for lieutenant governor in Virginia, United States, on Tuesday, defeating John Reid. Ghazala is the first Indian American and first Muslim to win statewide office in Virginia.Hashmi is a former college professor who won the nomination after prevailing in a crowded Democratic primary in June.As lieutenant governor, Hashmi will … Read more
Use these practical tips to give better holiday gifts this year. You’ll be happy to know that a bigger price tag doesn’t necessarily mean a happier recipient! It may be better to give than to receive, but that doesn’t make picking out holiday presents for your family and friends any easier. Even with all the … Read more