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08/23/2026

If you’re dealing with lice at home, the most important thing to know is this: it’s common, treatable, and does NOT reflect cleanliness.

Treatment typically starts with an OTC lice shampoo, followed by careful nit combing and a repeat treatment about 7–10 days later to fully break the life cycle. Consistency is key.

For a simple, step-by-step guide, visit Johns Hopkins Medicine:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/no-panic-guide-to-head-lice-treatment

08/23/2026

Reading about a place is one of the best ways to understand it.

Here's what three books set in Austin say about the city and what it's like to live here.

Reading about a place is one of the best ways to understand it. Fiction captures the rhythms of a city that guidebooks can’t, weaving familiar landmarks and streets into stories that reveal what it feels like to live there.

08/22/2026

Science is challenging many long-held assumptions about the older brain — including that you have no control over many age-related brain issues.

Separate the myths from the facts and find out what you need to know to help keep your brain healthy.

Forget what you’ve heard. Here’s what research says about brain aging

08/21/2026

The National Register of Historic Places lists more than 3,000 sites in Austin, and one of the best clusters of them sits within a few easily walkable blocks of the Texas State Capitol.

Here's where to go and what to see during your next trip downtown.

A guide to the historic buildings and landmarks clustered around the Texas Capitol — from St. Mary's Cathedral to the Governor's Mansion — plus where to eat and drink nearby.

08/21/2026

With its eye-catching purple flesh, ube is commonly used in Filipino cuisine -- especially desserts -- and has become a popular ingredient in the U.S. over the last few years.

Along with adding a pop of color to your recipes, ube is also a great source of vitamin C and is a good way to add fiber to your diet.

Ube is a vibrant purple yam that packs vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants into every bite. A registered dietitian explains how it can benefit your health.

08/21/2026

UCLA researchers have created a blood test that can scan DNA signals for multiple cancers, liver diseases, and signs of organ damage—and even indicate where trouble may be developing.

Early results suggest the inexpensive approach could bring medicine closer to a single blood test capable of catching a wide range of diseases before they become harder to treat.

UCLA researchers have created a blood test that can scan DNA signals for multiple cancers, liver diseases, and signs of organ damage—and even indicate where trouble may be developing. Early results suggest the inexpensive approach could bring medicine closer to a single blood test capable of catch...

08/20/2026

Protection against mosquitoes and ticks is growing increasingly important, but only a third of Americans use bug spray regularly.

Repellents containing DEET have a strong safety record, according to decades of research.

Experts say using insect repellent like DEET is safe when applied properly and helps protect against a growing number of mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses.

08/20/2026

A small handful of walnuts a day may lower your cholesterol protect against inflammation in your heart’s arteries.

Check out these other heart-healthy foods that prove that food can be your best medicine.

When it comes to heart health, food can be your best medicine. Here are the best foods for your ticker, along with tips for tasty ways to cook them.

08/20/2026

Childhood trauma can leave a lasting mark on brain development.

A new study reveals how these early neurobiological changes elevate anxiety and reduce self-control, paving the way for chronic procrastination in adulthood.

Childhood trauma can leave a lasting mark on brain development. A new study reveals how these early neurobiological changes elevate anxiety and reduce self-control, paving the way for chronic procrastination in adulthood.

08/19/2026

Breathing exercises lower stress and enhance lung efficiency.

They may also assist with chronic lung diseases and reduce symptoms of mental health conditions like anxiety, panic disorder, or depression.

Breathing exercises like box breathing and pursed lip breathing help alleviate stress and anxiety and improve symptoms of chronic lung disease.