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May 23 2026HEALTH

Can acupuncture beat sleepless nights for breast cancer survivors?

Breast cancer treatments often bring nighttime worries. Up to three in four women report trouble sleeping after diagnosis. Instead of popping another pill, some turn to needles for relief. A recent study scanned all available research on acupuncture-style treatments for insomnia in this group. It we

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May 23 2026WEATHER

Coastal cool-down rolls in before summer kicks off

The Bay Area is trading its recent warm, dry spell for a cooler pattern just in time for Memorial Day. A shift in the atmosphere is pushing in cooler air from the Pacific, bringing back the familiar gray skies and ocean breezes. Instead of high pressure keeping things toasty, a low-pressure system i

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May 23 2026LIFESTYLE

Rain or shine: what Cincinnati food lovers need to know before heading to the big festival

The weekend forecast for downtown Cincinnati doesn’t look great for food trucks and festival crowds. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted from Friday through Saturday, which could throw a wrench into Memorial Day weekend plans. The city’s biggest food festival, celebrating local chefs and rest

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May 23 2026WEATHER

Weekend outlook: North Texas braces for scattered storms but still has dry moments

North Texas can expect mixed conditions this holiday weekend. After a mostly dry Friday with temperatures in the 80s, the pattern changes Friday night when an upper-level disturbance brings the first round of scattered showers and thunderstorms. These could linger into early Saturday, setting the st

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May 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

Planning a Memorial Weekend Lakeside Trip? Check the Waves First

Memorial Day weekend brings crowds to Michigan's shorelines, but not all beaches offer safe swimming conditions. While West Michigan stays calm with gentle waves under three feet all weekend, Southeast Michigan faces high risks on Saturday with waves climbing up to seven feet in spots like Port Aust

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May 23 2026WEATHER

Cold days push summer fun to the next day

Memorial Day weekend usually means flip-flops, sunscreen, and long lines for water slides. But this year, Illinois’ biggest splash park had to adjust plans because spring decided to linger a little longer. Instead of opening on schedule, Raging Waves in Yorkville pushed its launch to Sunday, citing

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Leaders and the tough choices behind staying true to their word

Many leaders mix up authenticity with showing their personal side at work. They think it's about wearing their heart on their sleeve or saying exactly what they think. But that's only half the picture. What really matters is whether they stick to their promises—especially when it’s hard or when othe

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Body Shape After Big Weight Loss: What Works and What Doesn’t

After a major weight drop, people often wonder how to keep the new shape and avoid health problems. Some options look at surgery, hormone therapy, or everyday habits. First, a common procedure is bariatric surgery. It can reduce the stomach’s size or change how food travels, which helps people lose

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May 22 2026HEALTH

New Proton Center Brings Cancer Care Home for Kids

Southwest Florida Proton, a new cancer clinic in Estero, now offers proton therapy that many young patients need. The center lets families stay close to home instead of traveling far for treatment. Proton therapy is especially helpful for children because it targets tumors more precisely than reg

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May 22 2026SCIENCE

Genetic Resistance to Common Goats’ Worms Is Widespread in Poland

A recent survey examined 81 goat herds across Poland to see how many worms inside these animals can ignore a common drug called benzimidazole. The researchers first grew the worms from poop samples in a lab and used a DNA test to confirm they were dealing with Haemonchus contortus, the main paras

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