Research suggests that adding just a few extra minutes of walking and sleep each day might lower heart disease risk, even if the evidence isn’t rock solid. Experts looked at population data and estimated that 4. 5 more minutes of moderate walking and 11 extra minutes of sleep daily could improve hea
For now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still has a leader, but not the one it’s used to. Jay Bhattacharya remains in charge while officials hunt for a permanent replacement. The switch-up started last summer when the previous director left after clashing with political leaders over
Business trips mess with your body more than you think. Airports, cramped flights, and back-to-back meetings create a perfect storm for exhaustion. Your sleep schedule gets flipped upside down, meals happen at random times, and the hotel you stay in feels like it’s built with malfunctioning pipes. T
In many parts of the world, people still buy real animal skins for fashion or tradition. One example is the use of leopard fur in royal ceremonies among the Lozi people of western Zambia. A project called Furs for Life tried to stop this practice by giving people high‑quality fake furs that look li
In Anchorage, three veteran coaches from the city’s oldest high schools share a common belief: sports in school are more than games; they shape young people’s lives. They have spent decades on the sidelines, watching kids learn resilience, teamwork and how to handle failure. Their stories show
A new method lets scientists spot special chemical tags on RNA even when the molecules are rare. The trick uses two chemicals, sodium nitrite and a sugar‑derived compound called glyoxal, to change the tagged part of the RNA. After this conversion, a short DNA probe sticks only to the modified
A warm spell will carry on through Wednesday, with temperatures climbing into the upper 50s. By Thursday afternoon, highs could touch the lower 60s before clouds roll in and turn the day into a showery, thunderstorm‑heavy event. The National Weather Service has issued a 4‑Warn Alert for the afternoo
Portland starts Wednesday with a brief spell of clear skies, giving residents a momentary break from rain. But that calm is short‑lived. Satellite data shows an approaching front coming in from the eastern Pacific, set to bring a band of showers across the metro area. The National Weather Service wa
The state will enjoy a bright day, with temperatures climbing into the 60s and even touching the 70s in some spots. Light clouds will drift across the sky, letting sunshine filter through. Winds stay calm, coming from the south or west at just five to ten miles per hour. Central and southern parts
The first day of the season in Baltimore feels like a breath of fresh air. Temperatures will hover around 70°F, giving fans and players a pleasant backdrop for the Orioles’ opening game. Winds from the south‑southwest will pick up, blowing at 20 to 30 mph and adding a brisk edge to the afternoon. R
