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A named tropical system is likely by Labor Day. Here’s how it could affect weekend plans

We realize talking about your Labor Day forecast a week out might be a touch early, but with the tropics coming alive this week, there are some things we think need to be on your radar. The main area of concern is still well out in the…

Your first brush with coronavirus could affect how a fall booster works

As omicron-specific boosters near, scientists debate how ‘original antigenic sin’ will influence immune responsesAugust 23, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. EDT(Melanie Lee for The Washington Post)Comment on this storyCommentIn the beginning, when the…

Nature can affect human well-being in many more ways than you think

Comment on this storyCommentHumans have long benefited from nature’s offerings. But beyond being an essential source of food, water and raw materials, the natural world can contribute to people’s overall well-being through a host of…