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Akhila Bhat, branch manager at Harris County Public Library in Katy, Texas, says her library system has a seed library. “Patrons can pick up seeds to start a garden and drop off seeds for others to take home and plant.” Meanwhile,…

It’s that time of year again. Bright backpacks, yellow pencils and pink erasers adorn storefronts and shopping sites, evoking the fresh promise of a new school year. But for all the lip-service that we pay teachers, it’s one of the only…

You might not think of diabetes when you think of muscle function. But a common diabetes drug that regulates blood sugar can also prevent muscle atrophy and muscular fibrosis -- which can help the elderly bounce back faster from injury or…

By Associated Press SYDNEY: Hervé Renard knows all about World Cup shocks. He also knows an early setback can be overcome in international soccer. With that in mind, the France coach was not unduly concerned by his…

SAN FRANCISCO, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study, published in the journal Healthcare, somewhat surprisingly found that a small amount of brain training helped with recovery from knee surgery, by improving neuromuscular…

By PTI MUMBAI: One of the most commercially successful filmmakers in the Hindi film industry, Rohit Shetty says he takes failures in stride and learns from them. The director, known for blockbuster franchise…

Abbie Williams is used to raising eyebrows when she tells people she has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). “People often look puzzled because I have a messy house and don’t care about things being ‘in order’,” says the 28-year-old,…

The Microsoft FTC trial is a wrap, and while we don't have a ruling yet, we learned a lot of inside industry information that's not usually available to the public. From drama surrounding the exclusivity of Starfield and other…

“Stereotypes about gender – about what girls and boys should be like, be good at and about what careers they should follow – can work to limit aspirations and reinforce gender biases,” says gender researcher Associate Professor Lauren…

ERIC OLSON Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. — TCU used a four-run fifth inning to take control of the game and went on to beat Oral Roberts 6-1 in a College World Series elimination game Tuesday,…