Legendary musicians who used creativity as a coping tool
When music became medicine: Icons who created to survive Late-night studio sessions hold more than track recordings. For certain legendary musicians, those hours represented survival itself. …
Road rules from the ’60s that would get you arrested today
The ’60s weren’t just groovy, they were dangerous Route 66 in 1965 meant kids hanging out of windows, no seat belts, Dad with a beer between …
Primary vs. secondary hypogonadism, explained: Differences, diagnosis & treatment
Key Takeaways: Male hypogonadism means your body isn’t making enough testosterone, the hormone that plays a role in drive, energy, and muscle strength. Primary hypogonadism starts …
This day in history: The blaze that erased history
The Great Patent Office Fire of 1836 On the morning of December 15, 1836, the history of American innovation changed forever—or rather, it vanished. In a …
This day in car history: The first rotary engines rev up
Long before Felix Wankel became synonymous with rotary engines, an inventive Hungarian-American engineer named Stephen M. Balzer secured one of the earliest patents for a rotary-powered …
Could this Italian tomb be the new fountain of youth?
This Italian tomb might just be a fountain of youth The remains of Christian saints are strewn all around the world, serving as important spiritual sites …
15 Christmas markets in Europe that feel straight out of a fairytale
There’s something truly special about Europe during the holiday season — fairy lights twinkling across cobblestone streets, the smell of mulled wine in the air, and …
How the holidays used to encourage slowing down
The Built-In Pause Button: How Holidays Naturally Encouraged a Slower Pace Close your eyes and picture a scene from the past: the muffled quiet of a …
Experiencing postpartum hair loss? Don’t panic: Take these steps instead
This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Postpartum Hair Loss: Causes, Expectations, and Treatment Options Postpartum hair loss is one of the many surprises …
What is PSA & how is it connected to testosterone and prostate cancer?
This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. PSA and Testosterone: Are They Linked? Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a term you’ll probably become familiar with once …
This day in car history: NASCAR takes the road
On December 14, 1947, a group of promoters, drivers, and mechanics gathered at the Streamline Hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida, for what would become one of …
This day in history: The birth of Nostradamus — and the strange rise of a prophet after the grave
Every year, December 14 quietly marks the birthday of one of history’s most enduringly mysterious figures: Michel de Nostredame, better known as Nostradamus. Born in 1503 …
Take a closer look at this rare mutation that makes swimming impossible
Take a closer look at this rare mutation that might make swimming impossible In our earliest science lessons, we learned that anything denser than water sinks. …
Officials blow whistle on illegal orders given by Trump
Summary Military and intel personnel are privately reporting moral alarm over potentially illegal orders from the president. Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s viral video urges troops to refuse …
How often should I take my cat to the vet?
How Often Should I Take My Cat to the Vet? Reviewed by Dr. Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ Key Points Every cat, regardless of their age, …
This day in history: The first long-distance electric telegraph connects Americans
On a brisk afternoon in Washington, D.C., on December 13, 1844, an unusual sight drew curious onlookers to the U.S. Capitol. A tangle of wires, wooden …
This day in car history: Ford says bye-bye, Birdie
On December 13, 1957, Ford Motor Company produced the final two-seat Thunderbird, bringing an end to the first generation of a model that had quickly become …