How to keep your eyes safe during the solar eclipse – CBS News Watch CBS News More than 31 million Americans live in the path of next week’s solar eclipse, but watching it could threaten your eyesight if you’re not taking proper precautions. Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, a professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia … Read more
DALLAS — Millions of people along a narrow band in North America will look up when the sky darkens during a total solar eclipse on April 8. When they do, safety is key. Staring directly at the sun during a solar eclipse or at any other time can lead to permanent eye damage. The eclipse … Read more
As the excitement builds for the upcoming total solar eclipse, warnings about counterfeit and fake eclipse glasses are also popping up. Looking directly at the sun without proper protection can lead to serious problems, such as partial or complete loss of eyesight, the Canadian Space Agency warns. That is why it’s important to get internationally … Read more
PORTLAND, Maine — Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems and flummoxing scientists who don’t see a clear way to slow the devastating virus. The worldwide bird flu outbreak that began in 2020 has led to the deaths of millions of domesticated … Read more
article ATLANTA – Metro Atlanta residents are grappling with an “extremely high” pollen count today. With more than 50 million Americans affected by allergies annually, seasonal allergies are a prevalent concern, especially in the United States. However, there are proactive steps individuals can take beyond relying solely on allergy medication to alleviate symptoms. Monitor Pollen … Read more
And of course there are other priorities: infectious disease, pandemic control, global health, prevention of childhood diseases. If you ask Bill Gates, he’d have a whole different set of priorities. You could argue that those would actually improve average longevity far more than anti-ageing research, by reducing infant mortality and infectious disease and so on. … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm your health. Darker mornings and more evening light together knock your body clock out of whack — which means daylight … Read more
Weak enamel can make you more susceptible to cavities, but there are steps you can take to protect your teeth. [Kaitlin Brito/The New York Times] Having bright, beautiful teeth depends on more than just brushing twice a day. It also depends on the strength of your enamel, the outermost layer of your teeth and the … Read more
“Micro-joys” could be key to long-term wellbeing, writes Jolanta Burke. Find joy in the little things. This piece of folk advice has been around for aeons, and is one that many of us try to live by. But is there actually any real benefit to this practice? According to research, yes, there is indeed some … Read more
NEW YORK — Elise Plessis hasn’t been in a long-term relationship for 26 years. It’s by choice, yet she still suffers FOMO when Valentine’s Day rolls around. “I’m the singleton of the family and the friend group,” said the 53-year-old Plessis, who lives in Manitoba, Canada. “Valentine’s Day makes me feel hopeless, like a loser … Read more