Danielle Waterfield was fired, rehired and fired again from her job at CHIPS for America, part of the Department of Commerce. Now, she fears her health insurance was cut off weeks ago, even though she was told otherwise. Andrea Hsu/NPR hide caption toggle caption Andrea Hsu/NPR Danielle Waterfield was already dealing with the shock and…
Obesity places immense strain on the joints, making traditional weight-bearing exercises difficult and often painful for those who want to lose weight. Beyond physical-related ailments to obesity, many obese individuals avoid exercising in public because they feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. Here’s where water aerobics comes in. Research has found that it’s an effective way to…
The future of technology is bright, especially after the resounding success of the 7th annual Cisco Girls Power Tech, held at the Cisco campus in Richardson, Texas, on April 17, 2025! Girls Power Tech Leaders This impactful event connected 73 bright young students with the vast potential of STEM, supported by 13 dedicated educators. These…
President Donald Trump cranes his head to listen during a cabinet meeting at the White House in February. Also pictured, L-R, are Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. Jim…
Hair thinning is one of those sneaky things that most of us don’t think about… until it starts happening. Maybe you notice your part looking wider, a bit more scalp showing, or your ponytail just isn’t as thick as it used to be. As someone who has had postpartum shedding six times, plus thyroid hair…
Gallbladder surgery is one of the most performed surgeries worldwide.1 In the U.S., more than 1.2 million of these surgeries are done per year,2 and the most common reason is gallstones. These are small, hardened deposits of digestive fluid that block the flow of bile, leading to severe pain in the upper right abdomen, nausea,…
The path to a career in technology isn’t always easy, and I know this firsthand. I didn’t grow up dreaming of a tech career. I stepped into it out of necessity to support my family. My parents were cleaners, and by the time I was 13, I was helping them clean banks and offices after…
Escherichia coli or E. coli is a part of family of bacteria that are commonly found in the human gut. Scientists found that a toxin the bacteria release is linked to some cases of colorectal cancer. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Libra/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Libra/Getty Images It’s unclear why colon cancer…
In recent years I’ve done a lot of travel, from Texas to Iceland and everything in between. And while I love experiencing new things, I don’t always love travelling with liquid conditioner and shampoo. This nourishing conditioner bar recipe is great for traveling or even for use at home! The best conditioners are ones that…
In recent years I’ve done a lot of travel, from Texas to Iceland and everything in between. And while I love experiencing new things, I don’t always love travelling with liquid conditioner and shampoo. This nourishing conditioner bar recipe is great for traveling or even for use at home! The best conditioners are ones that…