Here’s How the Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Health
Tainted food, trash-filled parklands and even hungry kids: Public health could be increasingly at risk as the U.S. government shutdown drags into its 21st day,…
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Culture
How to Avoid Suitcase Strain This Holiday Season
With holiday travel comes the risk of injury from toting heavy luggage. In 2017, more than 85,000 people were treated in U.S. emergency rooms, doctors’…
Read onParents Blame Smartphones, Tablets for Teens’ Sleep Troubles
Many American teens are sleep-deprived, and parents blame their attachment to electronics, new survey results show. Researchers at the University of Michigan conducted a national…
Read onTraffic Noise Is (Bad) for the Birds
City birds age faster than their country cousins and traffic noise may be the reason why, a new study suggests. The research focused on telomeres…
Read onCellphone Use Puts Pedestrians Off-Balance
Cellphone users blundering into signs, lampposts, other people and traffic have become a recurring sidewalk sight in many places. And now, new video analysis reveals…
Read onSnap, Polish, Post: Why Selfies May Be Bad for Your Health
Photo-editing tools that make people look more perfect online than in real life may be a health threat, medical experts warn. The tidal wave of…
Read onBrains May Be as Unique as Fingerprints
New research suggests that no two brains are alike, as genetics and experience make their mark on your mind. “With our study, we were able…
Read onWhy Some Americans Seek Abortion Pills Online
Restrictive abortion laws may drive some Americans to look for abortion medications online, a new study reports. “Though it may be surprising to consider, people…
Read onHealth Tip: Have a Fun and Safe Vacation
(HealthDay News) — Nothing can ruin a summer vacation faster than an unexpected trip to the hospital. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers these…
Read onDon’t Turn Into a July 4 Highway Statistic
The National Safety Council has a sobering forecast for this Fourth of July. It estimates that 18,600 people could be seriously injured on U.S. roads…
Read onPack the Right Footwear for Summer Vacations
When packing for your summer vacation, be sure to include the right footwear, a podiatrist advises. “The type of vacation you go on will determine…
Read onBookworms More Prone to Be Nearsighted, Study Finds
You’re probably familiar with the stereotypes about people who wear glasses — these folks are studious and spend a lot of time indoors with their…
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Profiles
Shelley Zalis Dispels the Myth of Emotion In the Boardroom
Shelley Zalis has had an eclectic career trajectory, to say the least. She began in the corporate world and transitioned to the tech world, where …
The Culinary Spirit of Chef Dominique Crenn
Dominique Crenn, known for her San Francisco restaurants Atelier Crenn (which has received two coveted Michelin stars) and Petit Crenn, is the World’s Best Female …
Ada Lovelace Day: Celebrating Women in Science
As the name implies, Ada Lovelace Day (ALD) is a day dedicated to Ada Lovelace. Just as importantly, it’s a day for celebrating the women …
Deanne Bell: Engineer, TV Host, & Education Advocate
When you talk about a modern-day Renaissance woman, Deanne Bell pretty much fits that bill to a T. Since she was a child, Bell was …