The Doomsday Clock was created in 1947, during the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. It is, in essence, a symbolic representation of how close humanity is to the destruction of ...

Protests in Iran have petered out. Tens of thousands have been arrested. And those accused of supporting the unrest have had business assets seized and are being pursued on “terrorism” charges. The ...

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The Federal Reserve sets the federal funds target rate, the interest rate at which commercial banks lend to each other overnight. The Federal Reserve raises the fed funds rate to cool down inflation.

Acesulfame potassium is an artificial sweetener (also known as Ace-K). Artificial sweeteners have been controversial because of possible health risks. But some of these sugar substitutes offer you a ...

Dry skin, also called xerosis, can feel tight, rough, scaly, or itchy even when you moisturize regularly. It becomes more common with age. Oily buildup, harsh cleansers, overwashing, hot showers, ...

Indicator species are living organisms that tell us that something has changed or is going to change in their environment. They can be easily observed, and studying them is considered a cost-effective ...

Renita White, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia. Her areas of expertise include fibroids, irregular vaginal ...