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All eyes on the moon: Understanding the Artemis program

Wednesday, April 1, 2026, may have been April Fool's Day, but there was no fooling around when NASA's Artemis II mission launched into space at 6:25 p.m. EDT from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. As many people's eyes were on the sky or watching their televisions and tablets, this flight marked the...

Tips to lower your cholesterol

Hyperlipidemia, commonly known as high cholesterol, affects many people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 100 million adults in the United States had high total cholesterol levels as recently as 2020. High cholesterol is a significant risk factor for heart...

Connecting with others is part of woodland stewardship

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Family forest ownerships make up one-third of all forested land in Minnesota, making them the largest landowner group in the state — collectively bigger than lands held by either the USDA Forest Service, DNR, or private industry. Over 200,...

What to know about lupus

Estimates from the Lupus Foundation of America indicate roughly five million people across the globe have a form of lupus. Though that figure suggests a person's chances of developing lupus are slim, it's still worth anyone's time to gain a basic understanding of the disease. What is lupus? The...

Understanding the difference in gold plating

Valentine's Day is a time for gifting the special person in one's life with various tokens of affection. Flowers, chocolates and jewelry often top the list of Valentine's gifts. Anyone who has shopped for jewelry understands it can be a complicated endeavor, particularly when shopping for gold. As...

Understanding asthma as allergy season returns

The arrival of spring and summer is typically welcomed with open arms. Warm air, green grass, colorful flowers, and, of course, vacations are just a few of the many reasons to celebrate spring and summer. Spring and summer also marks the return of allergy season. According to the American College...

How parents can confront colic

Taking care of a baby is no small task. Babies operate on their own schedules, forcing parents to consistently readjust when they eat, work and, of course, sleep. Various factors can make such adjustments especially tiring, and colic might be at the top of that list. Understanding colic The...