Chris Bahl: The secret language of cells — and how to "speak" it | TED Talk

What if medicines could "speak" directly to your cells? Protein designer and TED Fellow Chris Bahl introduces a new generation of miniproteins: … Source link
How to store food safely and reduce waste this holiday season
After carefully choosing the freshest produce at the market, people face even more choices with vegetables, fruit, meat and dairy products at home that can help prolong freshness, minimize waste and prevent foodborne illnesses. There are several methods to store and preserve food, such as canning and pickling produce, freezing leftover ingredients, and storing food […]
Here’s why you need to clean your water bottle and how to do it – NBC Connecticut

You keep your trusty reusable bottle filled with only clear, delicious water. Do you still need to wash it? Experts say reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, and it’s important to clean them regularly. Water bottles pick up germs from our mouths when we take a sip, and from our […]
Bad Air Is One of the Biggest Threats to Your Health. Here’s How to Protect Yourself

There’s something invisible that can put us in an early grave. And I’m not talking about sentient AI, but something much more ubiquitous and real. While AI doomers predict the existential risk that artificial intelligence poses to humanity, air pollution—specifically, ultrafine particulate matter, PM 2.5—has been an efficient killer for decades. Many people don’t realize […]
How to Get Your Cat or Dog to Lose Weight—Experts Weigh In (2025)

Engage in active play for at least 30 minutes a day, whether that be with a wand toy, laser (just make sure to reward them after their “hunt”), or whatever toy they like best. (Check out my full guide to my favorite interactive cat toys for even more recommendations.) Same as with dogs, use puzzle […]
Feeling the Effects of the Time Change? We Asked Experts How to Get Back on Track

Clock changes can throw you for a loop. Even a one-hour shift, as happened in most of the US on Sunday, can leave you feeling groggy and out of sync for days. That’s because your body’s internal clock—your circadian rhythm—relies on daylight, meal times, and a steady routine. When the country’s twice-yearly time change comes […]
How to Get More Deep Sleep, According to Experts

“Many of the things that influence our quality of sleep and how well we cycle [through the sleep stages] are related to what we’re eating and drinking during the day and how much caffeine we’re having close to bedtime,” Dr. Morse says. Dr. Washington says mental well-being is important too. If you don’t have a […]
How to curb your scrolling habit and win back your time and mental focus

In terms of energy, happiness, peace of mind and hours, how much is your scrolling habit really costing you? By Jess Stuart Many of us are noticing a decrease in our ability to focus, a shortening of our attention spans and, all around us, a rising prevalence of mental health issues. This has occurred at […]
Cardiologist explains why AI can’t fully explain your symptoms, and how to use it instead
Cardiologist: Why AI can’t fully explain your symptoms, and how to use it instead In a recent episode of ‘Terms of Service,’ Dr. Pierre Elias, NewYork-Presbyterian’s Medical Director for Artificial Intelligence, sits down with CNN’s Clare Duffy to discuss where AI outperforms human doctors and how to take advantage of AI during doctor visits. To […]
How to nurture the right mindset for living to 100

“I’m 87. I don’t feel 87, I don’t think like I’m 87,” declared Elaine Neuwirth on TikTok. “The most important thing is to get involved… interact with other people… have a purpose. Get up and move… Be part of the world.” Her words, now viewed by 3.6 million people and counting, capture the growing scientific […]