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More than 1 million Americans live with the neurodegenerative brain disorder – and that number is expected to climb

Brain activity suggests newborns can detect and predict patterns relating to rhythm, study says

The majority of the Southeast state’s 876 cases have been in unvaccinated children

French cartoonist and illustrator Gilles Roussel (better known as Boulet) has been drawing sharp, funny comics for years, from published series work to his long-running webcomic blog Bouletcorp, later collected as "Notes." Alongside his online work, he’s also published and collaborated on books, including "Bea Wolf," a children’s book written…

A stuffy nose and a dull headache are usually dismissed as the “winter tax” we all have to pay. We buy the over-the-counter sprays, we steam our faces, and we wait for it to pass. But in 2026, medical professionals are seeing a rise in secondary infections that turn a…

There’s a special kind of panic that hits when you turn on a faucet in winter and nothing comes out. It’s the homeowner equivalent of your car making a noise you’ve never heard before—your brain instantly jumps to the worst-case scenario.

AI tools like ChatGPT and social media have revolutionized how we find information, but new research from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania warns of hidden risks. Relying too heavily on AI for instant answers can reduce deep learning, critical thinking, and originality. Unlike traditional search, which requires…

Why do cats or dogs get heat stroke?

Poor airflow and no shade increase the risk of heat stroke, especially for outdoor pets.

It’s easy for our pets to overheat in warm weather. Unlike us, they can’t remove layers when it gets hot, and they don’t always have an option…

From NATO phonetic to the Greek alphabet, plus historic military codes, Morse Symbols, and other tricky letter systems, there’s something for everyone in this quiz. We’ve created a 26-question challenge, one for each letter A to Z. Each question asks you to match a letter to its corresponding word or…

IN FOCUS: Exclusive Details: Aliya Rahman speaks to Eric Garcia about her ordeals — on the streets of Minneapolis, in a grim ICE detention center where she was mocked over her condition and through the public threats that flooded in after she spoke out

If you’ve ever overthought a text, spiraled over a minor inconvenience, or tried to “be chill” while your brain is doing cartwheels, “Roonie the Rabbit” will feel uncomfortably familiar. Created by artist Porter Mason, this comic series utilizes cute little animals as a surprisingly effective delivery system for big emotions.…