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Talking about sex is hard, no matter how old you are | The Excerpt On Friday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: Our beliefs about sex and marriage have shifted tremendously over the years – both a reflection and a driver of how we talk about sex. Baby boomers went in search of sex at Woodstock with

Ever wish there was a CliffsNotes guide for coming out as trans? Enter 'Hey! I'm Trans' This National Coming Out Day, a brand new project is hitting the internet airwaves to help transgender people in a fun, celebratory and accessible way. The new platform, called "Hey! I'm Trans," is a project launched in tandem with

Your 12-foot skeleton is scaring neighborhood dogs, who don't know what Halloween is The internet-famous 12-foot Halloween skeletons appear to be here to stay. That's great for spooky season fans, but dogs don't understand why they're taking over yards. In fact, your dog doesn't even know what Halloween is. Dog owners who take their pets

Yes, salmon is good for you. But here's why you want to avoid overconsumption. Few fish are as popular as salmon. According to the National Fisheries Institute, the only seafood that is more popular in the United States is shrimp - but salmon still reins supreme as the country's top finfish. People love salmon because it tastes less

Biggest dog in the world was a towering 'gentle giant': Here's who claimed the title Looking at a Great Dane next to a Chihuahua can be pretty comical. While Great Danes often stand around 32 inches tall, a Chihuahua’s average height is under 9 inches.  Geneticists are still on the hunt for an explanation. In

Here's the difference between a sore throat and strep Every year, tens of millions of Americans pay a visit to their primary care doctor hoping to get relief from unpleasant symptoms associated with an illness or infection. Some such symptoms include a stuffy nose or low-grade fever that are associated with the common cold; itchy or

Want to lower your cholesterol? Adding lentils to your diet could help. A cup of lentils a day keeps the doctor away? Eating lentils every day could be the key to lowering your cholesterol without causing stress on your gastrointestinal tract, according to a study published earlier this year in the journal Nutrients. Researchers conducted

Tuna is increasingly popular in the US. But is it good for you? With National Seafood Month upon us, many retailers and restaurants are rolling out big savings and special offers. Such promotions will only benefit an already booming industry, however, as market analysis shows that the global seafood market hit nearly $360 billion in 2023 and

How long does COVID live on surfaces? Experts answer your coronavirus FAQs. Around the globe, a new strain of COVID-19 is spreading exponentially. The COVID-19 XEC variant is derived from Omicron strains KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, says Dr. Francesca Torriani, MD, an infectious disease specialist with UC San Diego Health. XEC was first detected in Europe

What are legumes? Why nutrition experts love TikTok's dense bean salad trend Need a new weekly meal prep idea? Try the dense bean salad. Violet Witchel, a social media creator and culinary student, has gone viral over the last few months for sharing recipes for what she calls a "dense bean salad": a nutritious and

Should you give your dog gluten-free food? How to tell if pup has an intolerance. Originally designed for those with celiac disease or sensitivities, the gluten-free diet has become more of a trend than a medical intervention in recent years. About 20% of Americans follow a gluten-free diet, yet medical conditions only impact about 6%

Are colon cleanses necessary? Experts weigh in on potential risks. In recent years, colon cleansing supplements have grown in popularity. These types of cleanse products promise a range of health benefits, from weight loss to feeling more energized.  Colon cleansing capsules, teas and powders may tout “detoxifying” benefits, but there is little scientific evidence to