Stroke in young adults nearly doubled in 30 years, a new Neurology study found. What drove it is still unknown, but survival improved. The signs to know now.
Gentle Exercise for Pain Worked Better Than Hard Workouts
Gentle exercise for pain beat hard workouts in a review of 2,736 trials. Under two hours a week helped most. Here is why, and how to start low and go slow.
El Niño 2026 Could Be the Strongest on Record. Its Name Means “the Christ Child” – and the Fishermen Who Gave It That Name Were the Ones It Hurt First
El Niño 2026 is heading for “very strong,” maybe the strongest on record. Here’s what it means, where it hits, how to prepare, and why it’s named for a child.
The Harvest Moon Rises September 26. It Isn’t Bigger — It’s Just on Time
The Harvest Moon 2026 rises Saturday, September 26. It isn’t bigger than other full moons. What makes it special is when it rises — and where you live matters.
Angry Anderson Dies at 79: The Name Wasn’t the Whole Story
Angry Anderson, the Rose Tattoo frontman, has died at 79. His nickname came from a hard childhood. What he did with the rest of his life is the real story.
Lake Powell Hit a Record Low. The Snow Fell, but the Water Never Arrived
Lake Powell hit a record low in 2026 even though snow fell upstream. Here is where the water went, and the one thing a reservoir can never do on its own.
What Would Happen If Yellowstone Erupted? The Warning Signs Would Come Weeks First
What would happen if the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted? It would not come out of nowhere. Here are the warning signs that would show up weeks first.
91,000 Molecules in One Meteorite, and Still No Life
Scientists found 91,000+ meteorite organic molecules in one space rock and photographed 14. Here’s what they found, and what they were careful to rule out.
Nicolas Batum Retires After 18 Seasons: Once Cut, Now He Makes Room
Nicolas Batum retires after 18 NBA seasons. In 2020 he was cut to make room for someone else. Now he leaves by choice, to make room for others – and for his son.
Ultra-Processed Food and Heart Disease: What 51 Studies Say
Ultra-processed food and heart disease: 51 studies of 8.8 million adults found 24% higher risk. A trial shows why these foods go down fast and don’t fill you.