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We're in the fourth winter in the Age of COVID-19, but experts say this season of respiratory ailmen... Read More

Orion Distances Jan. 16, 2024

Week of Jan. 21-27, 2024 With the moon appearing so bright this week, it'll be hard to see much in ... Read More

The Diet for Health Jan. 12, 2024

If your New Year's resolution hasn't lasted any longer than your kids' Christmas toys, here's a way ... Read More

Excessive Drooling May Signal Medical Problem Jan. 11, 2024

Q: My cat Myrtle sometimes drools. Should I be concerned? A: It depends. Many cats drool while purri... Read More

Such Is Life, What There Is of It Jan. 10, 2024

Life expectancy has been falling in the U.S. in recent years, slipping from 79 years old in 2019 to ... Read More

Visit the Pleiades and Taurus ... and That's No Bull! Jan. 09, 2024

Week of Jan. 14-20, 2024 The moon returns to our evening sky this week. It begins its trek as a thi... Read More

What Really Works Jan. 05, 2024

Weight loss ranks as one of the top New Year's resolutions every year. So, here it is, the first wee... Read More

Feed Commercial Cat Food, Not Just Tuna Jan. 04, 2024

Q: My elderly cat Tater Tot is losing his appetite for dry cat food, but he loves the tuna I eat. No... Read More

The Lousy Traveler Jan. 03, 2024

Airline agents and other airport workers wryly describe fliers who crowd gates waiting to board as "... Read More

Where's the Big Dipper? Jan. 02, 2024

Week of Jan. 7-13, 2024 One question I'm asked frequently during my January night sky tours is, "Wh... Read More

Inflammation and Your Diet Dec. 29, 2023

Your body needs some inflammation to fight infection and speed healing. But too much for too long ca... Read More

Many Ways to Help Calm Dog With Noise Phobia Dec. 28, 2023

Q: Our dog Hunter is terrified of loud noises, so I'm concerned he'll panic during Fourth of July fi... Read More

Worth Their Weight in Gold? Dec. 27, 2023

New and emerging weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro can cut substantial poundage... Read More

Reasons for the Seasons Dec. 26, 2023

Week of Dec. 31, 2023 — Jan. 6, 2024 In 1989, filmmaker Matthew H. Schneps released a 20-minu... Read More

What Kids Will Eat Dec. 22, 2023

A recently published study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlights kids'... Read More

Some Houseplants Harmful to Cats Dec. 21, 2023

Q: I want to brighten my home with some new houseplants, but they need to be safe for my cats, who e... Read More

One Flu Over Dec. 20, 2023

Beginning as early as the 2024-25 flu season, it might be possible for qualifying patients to protec... Read More

2024: A Year of Cosmic Wonder Dec. 19, 2023

Week of Dec. 24-30, 2023 The year begins with brilliant Jupiter dominating the heavens. It will rem... Read More

Making Every Bite Count Dec. 15, 2023

The 2020 to 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are out, updated every five years. This edition ur... Read More

Loneliness and Parkinson's Disease Dec. 13, 2023