Organ and cell transplants are potentially life-saving treatments for a variety of medical conditions, but their success depends on how long the transplanted cells or tissues can survive in their…
What to Expect at an Annual Physical
If you already head to the doctor’s office once a year for an annual physical: good job. If you don’t, let this be your reminder to go ahead and book…
Why You Might Need Two COVID-19 Shots This Season
Seniors and people who are immunocompromised should get not just one but two COVID-19 shots this respiratory virus season. That’s the new recommendation from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
In nationwide first, California plans to rev up sales of electric motorcycles
This article was originally published by CalMatters. At New Century Motorcycles in Alhambra, a handful of electric motorcycles are relegated to the back of the store, tucked behind the dirt…
11 Things to Say to Your Relative Whose Politics You Hate
At this point in election season, you might be as interested in voting your outspoken uncle out of the family as you are in casting your ballot for the next…
Stalking Is Always Scary. It’s Even More Terrifying if You’re Faceblind
In 2019, when I was working as a reporter for the Washington Post, I “came out” as faceblind. I was a little concerned about telling everyone that I have prosopagnosia—a…
What colours do dogs see?
Have you ever wished you could spend a day in your dog’s shoes – ahem – paws? While we can’t help you conjure a Freaky Friday situation, we can help…
Your Questions About Open Enrollment, Answered
It’s that time of year again. Open enrollment is when you can sign up for health insurance, make changes to your plan, or cancel your plan—whether that plan is through…
Clean energy is on the ballot in these utility regulator races
The presidential election may well decide the future of the United States’ ambitious new clean energy agenda, but a handful of smaller, less-discussed races will have a more immediate and direct impact…
Coles Must Take Deforestation Off the Shelves
Beef production is driving Australia’s deforestation crisis, and Coles is the one of the biggest buyers of beef. But critically, it is the only big supermarket in Australia without a…