Each year, Hanukkah is celebrated in late November or early December. The exact date the celebration begins and ends changes year by year, as it is determined by the 25th day of Kislev, according to the Hebrew calendar. The eight-night Jewish Festival of Lights commemorates the rededication of the Second …
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Nearly a quarter of the calories U.S. adults consume comes from snacks, according to a new study published in PLOS Global Public Health. Americans consume an average of 400 to 500 calories in snacks every day, which generally are lacking in protein, vitamins and minerals, the study found. That’s more …
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Many kids are excitedabout seeing Santa Claus during the Christmas season — while others become overwhelmed with happiness at the sight of “The Elf on the Shelf.” For two-year-old Emilia Wadgymar, the real stars ofthe season are the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus. “We went to a place [where] a …
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The “carnivore baby” diet has divided social media for weeks – and a new Reddit post shows it’s causing tension in at least one family. In a post on the popular r/BeyondtheBump forum, a new mother wrote that her 6-month-old baby had just started eating solid foods. “It has been …
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A frustrated husband drew sympathy online after sharing that his in-laws “always want to go everywhere” with him and his wife, leaving him feeling more like a chauffeur and trip planner. The man explained in Reddit’s “Am I the A–hole?” forum that his wife’s parents join them on nearly every …
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights festive fruits, tech powerhouses — and much more. Can you get all 8 questions right? For more …
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A virus long thought to be harmless may actually play a role in Parkinson’s disease, a condition that affects more than one million Americans. Northwestern Medicine scientists discovered Human Pegivirus (HPgV) in the brains and spinal fluid of people with Parkinson’s, but not in those without the disease. The results …
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Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results. The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate …
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Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain toxins and trigger neurodegeneration, resulting in cognitive decline — especially when they interact with theabnormal amyloid and tau proteins …
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Las Vegas tourism continues to decline as fresh numbers reveal that fewer visitors are traveling to Sin City. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) recently released its numbers for July visitors, noting a 12% drop from last year. There were 3,089,300 visitors this July compared to over 3.5 …
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