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Our Dazzling Winter Sky Jan. 23, 2024
Week of Jan. 28 - Feb. 3, 2024 As cold as it is in many locations right now, you'll find it a wonde... Read More
The Reason for Exercise Jan. 19, 2024
If what you eat matters more than how much you exercise when it comes to weight loss, do you still n... Read More
Dangerous to Transport Dog in Bed of Pickup Truck Jan. 18, 2024
Q: I was driving behind a pickup truck that swerved to avoid a deer. A dog in the bed of the pickup ... 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
