April 11, 2024 Colorado library receives returned book more than a century overdue: 'Things happen' A library in Colorado recently received a return of a book that had been due more than a century ago. The book was discovered in Kansas and returned almost exactly 105 years late.
April 11, 2024 Puberty blockers could cause long-term fertility and health issues for boys, study finds: 'May be permanent' Puberty blockers have been shown to cause long-term fertility and other problems in boys, according to a preprint study from Mayo Clinic. Doctors revealed insights on the risks.
April 11, 2024 Chester Zoo’s rare young Rothschild giraffe was captured on video walking around new home A rare 2-year-old Rothschild giraffe named Edie, Oral’s new calf, at the the Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom was seen walking around, exploring her new home for the very first time.
April 11, 2024 Why do we say 'break a leg' and other popular expressions? Here are 3 fun origin stories Some of the most popular metaphoric sayings used in everyday conversations have known histories that reveal the origins of these expressions. Here are three and their stories.
April 11, 2024 Georgia peanuts: How a lowly legume became a culinary staple A look at how the state of Georgia became known for its peanuts, a delicious legume "superfood" that is native to South America. The peanut is the state crop.
April 11, 2024 How an Iraq War veteran coped with PTSD by using taste mindfulness and bourbon U.S. Army veteran Fred Minnick became a world-renowned bourbon expert following his tour in Iraq. Minnick returned home to the U.S. with PTSD and trauma — and used mindfulness to heal.
April 11, 2024 April 11 is National Pet Day: Celebrate your pet with one of these exciting activities April 11 is National Pet Day. On this fun and festive occasion, show your pet some extra love with one of these activities — great for the whole family.
April 11, 2024 The best tourism spots in Texas for the whole family Texas excels as a family-friendly tourist destination for all ages; its most popular attractions include Space Center Houston, San Antonio River Walk, and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
April 11, 2024 Retirement and loneliness: 3 tips for seniors to combat sadness during their golden years More than one-third of older adults feel lonely at least once a week, studies show. Experts warn of the dangers of senior loneliness and how to mitigate the risks.
April 11, 2024 Pregnancy speeds up aging process for young women, says study: ‘Remarkable finding’ Research from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that women who had been pregnant in the past looked “biologically older" than those who had never carried a child.