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Burning for Answers About UTIs?
Pain and pressure in your lower belly, an urgent or constant need to pee, burning when you urinate, and cloudy or foul-smelling urine are strong indications that you've got...
Light Pollution: The Health Risk You Can See
The idea that pollution is harming human health is nothing new. Scientists have long warned that exposure to fine particulate matter from industrial and vehicle emissions increases the risk...
The Flexibility Factor
Exercise is a foundation of a healthy body. Doing a combination of cardio and strength-training activities on most days of the week helps lower the risk of heart disease,...
Well Fed But Undernourished
Most Americans have more than enough food to eat. Our average daily calorie intake has risen steadily over the past few decades, weighing in at 3,540 in 2021, according...
January 2026 Issue
- Cognitive Screening Tests
- Remembering Scientists Who Passed in 2025
- Skipping for Adults
- Breast Ptosis
- Alcohol/Cancer Link
- Lifestyle Habits & Constipation
- Sauteed Winter Squash
Sautéed Winter Squash
Butternut and hubbard have the greatest amount of beta carotene of the commonly available varieties of winter squash. They also provide magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber....
Flower Power on Your Plate
I’ve seen flowers in salads at fancy restaurants and sold at some upscale markets. Are they really edible, and how nutritious are they?
Yes, many flowers—from pansies and nasturtiums to...
Remembering the Scientists We Lost in 2025
Over the past year, we have lost some giant figures in the scientific world—including the revered anthropologist and conservationist Jane Goodall, and the accomplished and controversial geneticist James Watson,...
Skipping: Not Just for Kids
Many of us remember active playtime when we were kids that involved hopping, jumping, running, and skipping. Back then, physical activity like that was pure fun. Then we became...
A Hearing Testing … Over the Phone?
Is the National Hearing Test that’s done over the phone—or now online—a good way to get your hearing checked?
Yes, actually. The National Hearing Test (NHT) is considered a reliable...
