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What happens if you need to pee while you’re asleep?

Your bladder can signal the brain when it's full, even while you're asleep. Happyphoton/iStock via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like …

When dogs bark, are they using words to communicate?

Does your dog bark a lot? Or is he one of those quiet pooches who barks only when things get really exciting? Most dogs bark at least a little. Dog barks are not words. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you …

Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? A biomedical engineer explains

We know skin wrinkles as you get older or when you pinch it between two fingers. But it’s been somewhat of a mystery why skin gets wrinkly and even sometimes changes color after you take a leisurely bath or spend too long in the swimming pool. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a …
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7 easy ways to freshen up your kitchen

(BPT) - Thinking of updating your kitchen? If it has been awhile since you tended to the heart of your home, it might be time for a refresh. The good news? You don't have to do an extensive (and …

Spooktacular Cyber Safety Tips to Keep Your Finances Fright-Free

(BPT) - What's scarier than ghouls and goblins? Cybercriminals. According to the FBI, people lost $12.5 billion to cyber scams in the U.S. in 2023. Now, that is frightening!October is Cyber Security …

Why this mom is advocating for flu vaccination

(BPT) - Like many seven-year-olds, Kaden Stevenson was active and healthy, enjoying martial arts and soccer. When Kaden's mom Michele noticed he wasn't his usual energetic self, she assumed he might …

For love of family: How one woman persists throughout her breast cancer treatment journey

(BPT) - Southern California native Lisa Shoemaker has been coping with breast cancer for a long time, and one thing keeps her going: her family. She married her high school sweetheart and had two …

5 Things Everyone Should Know About Falls and Concussions

(BPT) - Five million people go to the emergency department for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the U.S. each year, but more than half of people who suspect they have a concussion never get it …

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So your school wants to ban cellphones. Now what?

The 74 reports that whether they use Yondr to secure devices or send students to their lockers, educators are finding that setting policy is easy, but enforcement is hard.

Students are headed back to school armed with AI. Here's how some colleges are adapting.

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Exact Sciences Launches New Spanish-Language Campaign to Increase Colon Cancer Screening in Hispanic Community
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