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Florida says schools must work with parents on religious absences
Following the Florida education commissioner’s March memorandum to protect religious rights in public schools, the state board of education tweaked its policy to clarify its stances on excused absences for religious ...Read more
New report ranks Texas among worst states for healthcare disparities. Here's why
Where you live, how much you earn and whether you can afford health insurance can shape far more than your medical bills in Texas. According to a new report, those differences can also have lasting effects on your access ...Read more
A Philly church where a notorious priest served now has a memorial for victims of clergy sex abuse
PHILADELPHIA — Just east of the front doors of St. Cecilia’s Church in the Fox Chase neighborhood, there sits a memorial to victims of sexual abuse — a rare sight not only in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, but at ...Read more
Are Scientology 'speed runs' happening in Florida?
TAMPA, Fla. — For the past several weeks, young people have been running through Church of Scientology buildings. They’re often clad in masks and costumes and film themselves trying to get as far into the building as ...Read more
Pope warns Europe's rearmament risks undermining social spending
Pope Leo XIV has criticized a European rush to rearm, warning it is diverting resources from education and health, as he reiterated his message of peace.
“Over the past year, the increase in military spending worldwide,...Read more
Noah Kahan shows how common, and harmful, a delayed OCD diagnosis is
Last week, Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Noah Kahan revealed that in 2025, while on a trip to Joshua Tree, he was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder at age 28. This debilitating condition affects an ...Read more
As ranks of uninsured grow, Minnesota's hospitals are among least charitable in nation
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Cori Roberts was living in a rented basement four years ago when she was diagnosed with early stage cervical cancer.
Recently divorced, the former stay-at-home mother had started working again in her ...Read more
In one small Minnesota city, less than half of kindergartners are vaccinated for measles
MENAHGA, Minn. — The culture in this north central Minnesota city is defined by faith, farming and Finnish heritage.
A statue of St. Urho, the fictional patron saint of Finland, stands 12 feet tall in the middle of ...Read more
The God Squad: More on happiness
Q: Thank you for your columns. I would like to ask you about the one on happiness. If happiness comes from serving others, does that make God utilitarian?
Does God value people less if they can't go to soup ...Read more
Three's A Crowd In Family's Housing Arrangement
DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my husband and I bought a home together with his sister. We share the bills and chores and, for the most part, it works. We live in a nicer home than we could afford on our own.
Frequently, ...Read more
Explaining The Increase In Risk When It Comes To Certain Drugs
DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you please explain the percentages that are given when a study indicates an increase for a particular risk? For example, say a person with mild coronary artery disease is at an increased risk of ...Read more
When it comes to muscle health, resemble a sirloin -- not a ribeye
A 2000 study found that 32% to 44% of men's body weight is made up of muscle. For women, it goes from 27% to 33%. But whatever your percentage of muscle mass, you want to make sure it doesn't resemble a well-marbled ribeye...Read more
Is this a sign of the times, as the Bible says?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Surveys are showing that church attendance is up, yet immorality is running rampant. Do these really go together? So many people claim to be “people of faith,” but their ...Read more
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to meet with Pope Leo XIV during Vatican visit
CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will meet Pope Leo XIV during a visit to the Vatican at the end of this month, his office announced Wednesday.
The trip will take place from May 26 to 30 and include stops in Rome...Read more
Immigrant patients often choose doctors with a shared cultural background – what they are seeking isn’t sameness but connection
At a recent dental appointment, I was unexpectedly seen by a new provider in my longtime dentist’s practice. Early in the visit, he realized we were both Iranian American. Like me, he had been born and raised in the ...Read more
How to protect your savings in the wake of a devastating health diagnosis
Q: I am 73 and healthy, but my beloved husband has early-stage dementia. His diagnosis was a shock, but on reflection, I realize that he was starting to repeat himself and had forgotten to pay a few bills. He is doing well...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Spotlight on supplements: lemon balm
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) is an herb that has a lemon scent and has been used for more than 2,000 years for its medical properties in cultures around the world. It is native to the Mediterranean, but is now ...Read more
7 grab-and-go fiber-rich foods
Hitting your daily fiber quota is notably difficult, but not getting enough can take a toll on everything from your gut to your heart.
“Research shows that higher fiber intake is linked to a lower risk of serious health...Read more
How does blood pressure work?
Q: What is the role of blood pressure, how does it work, and what are the factors that affect it?
A: A simple way to understand it might be imagining this scenario: You’re in your back yard, holding a hose. When you ...Read more
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