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The iron lung: A life-saving device with an enduring legacy In the mid-20th century, community spaces like swimming pools and sporting events became a source of anxiety for parents who were frightened by the rampant spread of poliovirus. Their concerns weren’t unfounded. Polio is a debilitating disease that invades the body’s nervous system, and prior

I've watched alcohol-related cancers kill my family. Surgeon general is right. | Opinion Alcohol is America's favorite drug. I've seen clients overtaken by it. I've seen family members die because of it. The link to cancer is well-established, and there should be warnings. Amid the post-New Year’s celebrations and thousands of hangovers from the festive

He foster failed immediately. But it was because 'something went very right.' Scott Moriarty, a bit lonely and without work, was just trying to get through the holiday season and winter in New York City. Then Zara came along. Moriarty, who never fostered before, took in the 7-year-old black cat after a friend pressured him

Concerned about hypothyroidism? These are the signs to look out for. It’s estimated that nearly 5% of Americans above the age of 12 live with hypothyroidism, a condition that occurs when the body experiences a deficit of thyroid hormone.  The thyroid gland, located in the neck, is responsible for the production of thyroid hormone, which

Sit, stay! Simple tricks to make life easier for your pet sitter: Video For pet owners, leaving your house overnight means one thing: you need a pet sitter. Getting your home and pet prepared for the house guest will make things easier for the sitter. Plus, it can remove a lot of the searching and

Cabbage is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables around. Here's why. Few foods are thought to be more synonymous with health than garden salads. Though often only praised for nutritious toppings and ingredients such as tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, chopped onions, hard-boiled eggs, and greens like iceberg or romaine, garden salads can also have plenty of

Parents, do you limit access to social media and technology or let it fly? Tell us. | Opinion Should parents limit technology and social media access or let children roam free? We need your advice. Parenting can be a challenge. It can feel that expectations are way too high and that support is way too

What do turtles eat? Whether in the wild or your home, here's the reptile's diet Turtles can be found anywhere, from local ponds and the deep, blue sea to an aquarium tank in your bedroom. These aquatic, semiaquatic or terrestrial creatures are easily recognized thanks to their bony, cartilaginous shells and slow-pace movements. In the United States, around 2.3 million households

Whole grains could help with your healthy eating goals. Here's how. If your New Year's resolution was to eat healthier in 2025, it can feel overwhelming sifting through the myriad tips and opinions offered online. One easy, nutrition expert-backed choice you can start to make at the grocery store is to move toward eating more

Video shows 26 dogs, 58 cats being flown from California wildfires to safety in Utah Animal rescuers have helped save more than 80 cats and dogs affected by devastating wildfires in Southern California by flying them to a no-kill shelter in Utah. The flight carried 26 dogs and 58 cats to the Best Friends Animal

Ramaswamy is wrong about the benefits of 'tiger parents.' My friends prove it. | Opinion My friends admit their academic and career choices weren't choices at all and feel stuck working long hours in industries they don't like and for reasons unbeknownst to themselves. According to Vivek Ramaswamy, elite technology firms prefer to hire foreign-born

Diet and lifestyle play a bigger role in causing seizures than you might realize If you or a loved one has experienced a seizure, you know how scary they can be. The uncontrolled jolting, stiffening of the body, and even loss of consciousness can be unnerving under the best of circumstances but can also become