A new parent’s guide to keeping baby cool in summer
Stitch it, don’t ditch it: Resisting fast fashion through visible mending
Are local officials duty-bound to certify elections? Arizona ruling creates new doubt
Rotten tricks: How hot and stinky plants woo pollinators
Knowable Magazine reports on how harnessing the heater to attract pollinators may have first happened more than 300 million years ago, before the grand explosion of diversity in pollinating insects—before butterflies, before bees—and before the dramatic rise of flowering plants.
The 'king of poisons' is building up in rice
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.
Think You Know What Dad Wants For Father’s Day? A New Survey Says—Think Again
(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 …
Think You Know What Dad Wants For Father’s Day? A New Survey Says—Think Again
(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 …
Every 30 minutes, someone arrives at an ER with a gunshot wound, according to the CDC
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.
11 proven ways women can lower cholesterol after 40
Hone Health shares research-backed strategies women over 40 can take to reduce their cholesterol levels.
Switching from a compounded to a brand-name GLP-1? Here’s how to do it in 5 steps
GoodRx says that with the support of a healthcare team, a clear transition plan, and a few cost-saving tools, you can make the process of switching from a compounded GLP-1 to a brand-name GLP-1 smoother, safer, and more affordable.
Brain study identifies a cost of caregiving for new fathers
The Conversation reports on research that has revealed that the brains of fathers as well as mothers have revealed that the brain lose volume across the transition to parenthood, and researchers are still figuring out what these changes mean for parents.
How smart consumers use prescription discount cards with insurance to legally game the system
SaveHealth explores how consumers are leveraging discount card platforms to save money while working with or around their insurance coverage.
IDs through the ages: How people have proven their identity over time
Spokeo examined the history of identification and its evolution throughout the centuries, from seals to biometrics.
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 global trade is reshaping furniture pieces
House of Leon explores how recent shifts in tariffs and trade policies are accelerating the transformation of the furniture industry, changing where tables, sofas, and decor come from and at what cost.
Can you get a cold in the summer? Tips to treat and prevent summer sniffles
GoodRx explains that while it’s true you’re more likely to have cold symptoms in the wintertime, you can get a cold at any time of the year.
Caffeine use disorder: When your energy fix becomes unhealthy
Rula explores the addictive properties of caffeine that can lead to dependence for some people.
What is addiction, and how can we stop it?
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus discusses what addiction is, including what may cause it and how empathy is a key part of treating it.
Why we still don’t have enough solid data on pregnancy in prison
The Marshall Project highlights a new report that sheds light on pregnant people behind bars, but misses their lived experience.
The 7 best haircuts for a receding hairline, according to barbers
Hims asked expert barbers for their takes on the best haircuts for a receding hairline—styles that are flattering, easy to maintain, and confidence-boosting.
