Letters to the Editor: You don’t have to trek out to the forest to enjoy nature’s beauty
To the editor: I appreciated the article on “forest bathing” (“People ‘bathe’ in nature to get respite from…
Hiltzik: A new Social Security proposal would cap benefits, but why?
How worried are America’s wealthy about the possibility they’ll be hit with a higher tax for Social Security?…
13 surprising ways GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may benefit the body, according to science
A condition-by-condition guide to GLP-1 drugs breaks down what’s proven, what’s promising and what’s still untested. Humans have…
Foo Fighters Announce Los Angeles Benefit Concert for Homelessness Charities
Foo Fighters have announced a benefit concert to support unhoused and food-insecure people in Los Angeles. They will…
Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with ‘fibermaxxing’
U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream…
Homework is facing an existential crisis. Has AI made it pointless?
Homework has long been a topic of debate, but in 2025 it is facing an existential crisis: Has…
Paul McCartney played the hits in 2025 Des Moines concert
happening at the Keokuk County Courthouse in Sigourney at 9 a-m tomorrow. A music icon is here in…
Common opioid is not that effective for easing chronic pain, study finds
Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new…
Could paying construction workers more help rebuild L.A.?
The city of Los Angeles is exploring what would happen if the minimum wage of workers on residential…
Ciara Takes Creatine: How She Makes It Taste Good, Easy
Creatine is having a moment, and the R&B icon Ciara is backing the hype. The 39-year-old singer, record…