If you have been following the news, you know that prosecutors have reopened the criminal investigation into allegations of a 2024 sexual assault involving members of Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity. The reopening follows a civil lawsuit filed this month by a former Cornell student. It is important to be precise about what is known and what remains…

  Living near the beach, I see hundreds of people stretched out in the sun every summer, hoping to come home with the perfect tan. As someone who has paid the price with multiple skin cancers, I understand the appeal, but I also know the cost. Protecting your skin isn’t just about preventing wrinkles. It…

This Fourth of July is especially significant as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence. It is a time to remember the courage, sacrifice, and vision of those who established our nation and secured the freedoms we enjoy today. As we reflect on our nation’s independence, it is also worth asking an important…

I was speaking at a Christian therapy conference on the topic of anxiety when an attendee approached me after the session and asked what I thought about using cannabis for sleep problems. My response was straightforward: “I think that’s a very bad idea, and here’s why.” The Growing Popularity of Cannabis for Sleep Many people…

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