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Person adjusting a digital device on a couch in a living room with an air purifier and potted plants.

Why some homes still smell musty even with frequent cleaning

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

The apartment was spotless. Cushions fluffed, sink shining, a faint citrus trail in the hallway. And yet, as the door...

Two people exchanging a card labeled "kinder swaps" at a kitchen table with tea and family photos.

7 things older adults say that upset younger people-and nicer ways to say them

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

The moment it usually happens is small. You’re at a family lunch, half-scrolling your phone under the table, half-listening to...

Person packing a black bag on a kitchen counter with maps, a phone, and a first aid kit, snowy scene outside the window.

Official: Heavy snow is set to start late tonight, with warnings for major disruptions, hazardous conditions, and travel chaos.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

Within minutes, group chats lit up, parents checked school apps, and commuters glanced anxiously at their usual routes. Forecast maps...

Person reviewing a "Paid in Full" bill at a desk with a laptop, smartphone, and credit cards.

Paying off a loan early can sometimes lower your credit score temporarily because it changes your credit mix and reduces your active accounts, but your score should recover over time.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

The last payment goes through on a Tuesday afternoon. You close the laptop, lean back in your chair, and let...

Woman blow-drying her hair in a bathroom, with hair products and a comb on the counter.

Which blow dryer brush is the best?

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

Her hair was half-dry, half-frizzy, and you could feel the small cloud of despair around her. She caught my eye...

A person with gloves examines a wooden box, containing suspended metallic discs, in a storage room.

Art world news: Long-lost Bertoia sculpture resurfaces after decades.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

Two handlers in worn canvas gloves lifted the lid, and the room at the small Midwestern gallery fell silent in...

Person working on a laptop, holding a stone with an anchor symbol, next to a notebook and plant on a sunny desk.

Placing a small object near your workspace can help reduce mental fatigue during long periods of focus.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

The fourth time Alex reread the same sentence, he realized his brain had quietly left the room. The spreadsheet on...

Young man in a kitchen, sipping tea and looking thoughtful, with an open notebook and bike helmet on the table.

Delirium, memory loss, and seizures: a hidden brain disorder is spreading unnoticed.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

For some patients, life tilts overnight. First come the small lapses: a missing word, a forgotten meeting, a strange sense...

Two people study space objects with a laptop and globe at a table, telescope and cosmic image in the background.

Is Earth unique in the universe? Two experts, two very different opinions.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

Scientists can now map distant planetary systems and drill into our own world’s past, yet the debate remains wide open:...

Scientist in winter gear examines an ice block with a pipette in an Antarctic research station laboratory.

Scientists are studying melted, reshaped polar ice cores to learn what Earth's ancient atmosphere was like.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

On a steel table, a cylinder of Antarctic ice glows under a strip of cold LED light, like a ghost...

People gathered on a sidewalk, consulting a map and taking notes, with bikes and a street in the background.

Designing cities that rely solely on digital systems makes societies more vulnerable to major tech failures.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

m., the smart city stopped being smart. Traffic lights froze on green, contactless cards went silent, apartment doors refused to...

Woman in towel, applying face cream in bathroom, with candles, tea, and phone on counter.

Psychology suggests that people who shower at night instead of in the morning may have more self-centered traits.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

Outside, the street is already quiet, but the shower is roaring like a private storm. Someone is peeling off the...

Bare feet pressing the pedals while driving a car, view from the driver's seat.

Resting your foot here causes parts to wear out faster.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

You could see the driver’s right foot just resting on the pedal, ankle loose, the car half-awake. When the car...

Bananas, apples, and berries on a kitchen counter with natural light.

Bananas release ethylene gas that speeds up ripening and can spoil other fruits, so don’t keep them in the fruit bowl with other produce.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

A cheerful still life on your countertop, full of promise and vitamins. But if you look closer, something strange happens...

Three beagles in a bright living room; one jumps playfully while the others sit on a rug with toys.

Things I Wish I Knew Before Living With a Jack Russell or Beagle

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

Living with them, though, completely rewrites your daily schedule. Those big eyes and cartoon ears hide something less Instagram-friendly: two...

Person holding a wallet with colorful tickets at a wooden desk. Nearby are a notebook, a glass of tea, a key, and a jar.

Keeping expired coupons in your wallet shows how you hold onto missed opportunities.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

“Oh… this one’s expired.” The people behind you shift their weight. You laugh it off, shrug, say something about “worth...

Person in pajamas writing in a notebook on bed, using a laptop, with a lamp, clock, and tea on a tray nearby.

People who have trouble falling asleep often activate their minds at the wrong time.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

The room is quiet, the phone is finally face down, and the alarm is already set for a brutal 6:30....

Patient in hospital bed with doctor and nurse, monitoring vitals. Medical equipment in background.

Beyond Pain Relief: New Study Finds Epidurals May Lower Risk of Serious Birth Complications

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

For years, epidurals have been framed as a comfort choice. New data suggests they may also quietly reshape maternal safety....

Woman in gray pajamas writing in a notebook on bed, with tea and alarm clock on bedside table.

People who have trouble falling asleep often activate their brains at the wrong time.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

The room is quiet, your phone is finally face down, and your alarm is set for a brutal 6:30. You’re...

Person measuring window temperature with a device, steaming tea on nearby table.

Why do some homes feel cold even with proper heating?

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 10, 2026

The radiators are hot, the bills are high, but your hands are still frozen around your mug of tea. The...

A man raises his hand while sitting at a desk with a laptop in a meeting room, attended by two others taking notes.

Manage your workload by declining non-essential office requests.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 09, 2026

m., the kind of hour when your brain is already halfway home. Your screen was still full of unread emails,...