Curiosity may kill the cat, but it keeps the mind alive
I have always been a curious person. Curiosity has been the thread running through my life from teaching to writing, to the way I approach every situation and conversation. When…
More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy
By LAURA UNGAR, AP Medical Writer Dr. Jacquelyn Means knew that being pregnant in her late 30s would be challenging. “It is definitely harder on your body. You just feel…
Clarity and kindness: Leading through conflict with integrity
I’ve had people say to me, “I think I know what the right decision is, but I’m just not sure how to talk about it without creating tension.” That question…
Steven Greenhut: Anti-tech legal cases are backdoor attacks on our speech rights
SACRAMENTO — The definition of a trade-off is “a balancing of factors all of which are not attainable at the same time.” We know there are no perfect choices in…
How good nutrition can help teens navigate the challenges of adolescence
Adolescence is a period of extraordinary growth, not only physically, but also emotionally and neurologically. As rates of anxiety and depression among teens continue to rise, researchers are increasingly examining…
Free speech and the open internet may pay the price for social media verdicts
It begins: anyone who’s ever spent too much time on social media—or simply suffered any setbacks while simultaneously having social media accounts—can claim “addiction” and reasonably expect a big payout.…
Murietta mother was warned before fire that killed 2 girls that her dangerous cooking habits might someday “kill somebody,” police say
A mother’s early morning snack of tortilla chips cooked in hot oil on an outdoor propane stove near highly combustible material is suspected of leading to the ignition of a…
Orange County’s heaviest smokers are the least able to afford it
You probably don’t think of smoking as an equity/social justice issue. But a quick glance at the map of where Orange County folks light up strongly suggests it is. There…
Rady Children’s doctor: What you should know about UTIs in children
By Dr. Heidi Stephany Contributing Columnist Urinary tract infections pose a big burden for patients, as well as parents. Studies have shown that eight in 100 girls and two in…
Everything you need to know about the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show
The iconic Philadelphia Flower Show returns Feb. 28-March 8, bringing a massive, immersive garden world blooming to life within the Convention Center. And more than ever, it promises to be…