Founded by linguists Mark Liberman, PhD, and Geoffrey Pullum, PhD, in 2003, Language Log is a blog that focuses on linguistics and language-related topics. Recently, Victor Mair, PhD, professor of Chinese language and literature at the…

Concerns about COVID continue. Questions remain about its origin and prevalence, as well as mandated public health measures and their effect on society, not to mention the safety and efficacy of all mRNA vaccines. Many believe that…

Since artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere, what effect will it ultimately have on our lives? Many believe this technology will be a boon for all, while others think it will lead to the collapse of civilization. As with most…

If the foreign body hypothesis is correct, how can the resulting effects be minimized?

Many physicians are struggling with the stresses caused by their work environment

Proper hand care and pretreatment mouthrinses can reduce the probability of fungal spread

SPMs signal the body to shift from tissue destruction to repair

Many chronic inflammatory diseases are related to a reduction or absence of specialized pro-resolving mediators.

Heated discussion is ongoing about how much vitamin D is needed to sustain optimal health. There is agreement that this vitamin is necessary for calcium absorption, while others see additional roles for vitamin D, including control over…

As the diminution of the American middle class continues, the trend was highlighted in a recent article in The Economist.1 It featured the reopening of Tiffany and Company’s flagship New York store, noting that the same day the Bureau of…