QMedic curated a list of apps for older adults that boost and support health and wellness, citing academic research and a survey from AARP.
(NAPSI)—Most dog owners believe their pet is essentially a “good dog,” yet incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 6,000 cases last year. As part of the …
(Family Features) From summer holidays and pool parties to spontaneous backyard barbecues with friends and neighbors, the hottest season of the year brings people together.
(Family Features) They may be cute, fluffy and friendly, but some dogs also have an important job: protecting America’s food supply.
Grist reports that climate change is loading rice—the beloved grain that feeds more than half of the world's population—with increasing amounts of arsenic, creating a "scary" health burden.
(NAPSI)—Attention gift-givers: If you’re planning to buy socks, a tie, or a “#1 Dad” mug this Father’s Day, you might want to reconsider. According to a new statewide survey* commissioned …
(NAPSI)—Attention gift-givers: If you’re planning to buy socks, a tie, or a “#1 Dad” mug this Father’s Day, you might want to reconsider. According to a new statewide survey* commissioned …
Healthbeat reports New York state cut overdose deaths by 32% through increased harm reduction services and treatment, reflecting national trends.
Knowable Magazine shares how studies show psychological strain can accelerate tumors and asks if beta blockers slow them down.
Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to 2024.
Dimora Medical reports that many first aid kits are outdated. Essential additions include biofilm-disrupting cleansers for better wound care.
GoodRx reveals that while most women spend less than $50 a month on menopause-related treatments, cost remains a major barrier, leading some to delay care or forgo treatment altogether.
The Trace reports new data from the CDC shows that gun violence remains a stubborn presence across the country, with 93,022 shooting injuries treated in hospitals from 2018 to 2023.
Texas lawmakers hear concerns about bill to require proof of citizenship for voting
Votebeat reports on concerns from Democratic lawmakers and Texas voters that a GOP-backed bill to require citizenship proof from voters could disenfranchise eligible Texans.
American lawn care is going electric
Reasons to be Cheerful reports that with rebates and other perks encouraging residents to say goodbye to gas-powered equipment, springtime has gotten a little quieter.
The fix for parched Western states: Recycled toilet water
Grist asks: If it's perfectly safe to drink purified wastewater, why aren't drought-plagued states using more of it?
How farmers can help rescue water-loving birds
Knowable Magazine reports that as birds’ traditional resting and nesting spots become inhospitable by the blistering pace of climate change, there is little chance for species to genetically adapt, and the work of conservationists to find and secure adequate, supportive farmland and rangeland as the birds seek out new routes has become a sprint against time.
Is methylene blue really a brain booster? A pharmacologist explains the science
Health influencers – perhaps including Health Secretary RFK Jr. – are promoting the chemical as an elixir that improves memory and focus. But evidence for these claims is thin.
Is your baby's crib mattress off-gassing toxins?
Naturepedic says that from food packaging to cleaning products, to personal care items and even crib mattresses, harmful chemicals have quietly worked their way into everyday life, and are polluting the very air babies breathe while they sleep.
