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When dogs bark, are they using words to communicate?

Does your dog bark a lot? Or is he one of those quiet pooches who barks only when things get really exciting? Most dogs bark at least a little. Dog barks are not words. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you …

Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? A biomedical engineer explains

We know skin wrinkles as you get older or when you pinch it between two fingers. But it’s been somewhat of a mystery why skin gets wrinkly and even sometimes changes color after you take a leisurely bath or spend too long in the swimming pool. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a …

How was popcorn discovered? An archaeologist on its likely appeal for people in the Americas millennia ago

You have to wonder how people originally figured out how to eat some foods that are beloved today. The cassava plant is toxic if not carefully processed through multiple steps. Yogurt is basically old milk that’s been around for a while and contaminated with bacteria. And who discovered that popcorn could be a toasty, tasty treat? Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have …
Kids & Family

Raising two children with a rare bleeding disorder, hemophilia B: The power of community

(BPT) - It was a diagnosis no parent ever wants to hear, and few parents have heard it. Mandy and Ryan Aberegg's world shifted on its axis when their son Cooper, now 13 years old, was diagnosed …

Exact Sciences Launches New Spanish-Language Campaign to Increase Colon Cancer Screening in Hispanic Community

(BPT) - The facts around colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, are too staggering to ignore. It is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States.1Yet despite …

5 tips to battle the bugs this cold and flu season

(BPT) - Cold and flu season typically runs from October to May, but with summer colds, COVID outbreaks, RSV and allergies, it's a pretty safe bet that you and your family may be dealing with a …

Simple bathroom and kitchen upgrades to make your fall cleaning routine easier

(BPT) - With the school year and busy fall schedules well underway, there are many tasks to complete, errands to run and household chores to tackle. From the morning get-ready-for-school routine to …

Including a type 1 diabetes screening conversation at your child’s next annual doctor’s visit

(BPT) - Sponsored by Sanofi As a parent, it’s not uncommon to arrive at your child’s annual wellness doctor’s appointment with a laundry list of questions for their doctor. From …

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So your school wants to ban cellphones. Now what?

The 74 reports that whether they use Yondr to secure devices or send students to their lockers, educators are finding that setting policy is easy, but enforcement is hard.

Students are headed back to school armed with AI. Here's how some colleges are adapting.

Numerade analyzed survey data and news reports and interviewed educators to see how colleges and universities are responding to AI.
Finding relief for severe eczema: new advanced treatments
(BPT) - Do you have intensely itchy, flaky skin that flares up during certain times of the year or in certain conditions? Does the itching get so bad it interrupts your sleep? Does your incessant …
4 simple hacks to keep a tidy home this school year
(BPT) - The beginning of the school year can be a challenging time for families. The transition from the carefree summer days to a structured school routine is rough on students and parents alike. …
Easy ways to freshen up every room in your home with window coverings
(BPT) - Updating your home doesn’t always require a complete overhaul or major expense. Sometimes, a few simple changes can breathe new life into your space. One of the best and easiest ways to …
Why prioritizing your health and maximizing wellness matters
(BPT) - Do you put wellness visits and health screenings at the top of your to-do list? Unfortunately, many Americans don't. Aflac's 2024 Wellness Matters Survey revealed 3 in 5 Americans avoid …
Cook up kitchen safety
(BPT) - Frying bacon, broiling marinated chicken, straining boiling pasta — what do they have in common? In the past, these activities could cause steam or smoke to set off the smoke alarm …
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