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What are solar storms and the solar wind? 3 astrophysicists explain how particles coming from the Sun interact with Earth

The Sun occasionally ejects large amounts of energy and particles that can smash into Earth.

Space weather isn’t referring to rain clouds that float through the galaxy. Instead, it’s caused by massive explosions of particles that shoot out from the Sun.

If people stopped having babies, how long would it be before humans were all gone?

When the population plunges, it can get pretty lonely.

Even though there are 8 billion people on Earth today, a catastrophe could send that number much lower within a few decades.

Surprising facts you should know about elite online high schools

(BPT) - Over the past decade, online high schools have moved from the margins to the mainstream of American education. Families across the country are increasingly considering virtual learning as a …

How to recognize anaphylaxis in infants and toddlers

(BPT) - Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can happen at any age. In infants and toddlers, symptoms can escalate quickly. Spotting the early warning signs of anaphylaxis …

Medicare Advantage takes the confusion out of managing chronic conditions

(BPT) - Do you or a loved one have a chronic health condition like diabetes or heart disease? Managing these conditions can be overwhelming and expensive. You shouldn't have to do it alone. If you're …

Thoughtful Ways to Support Military Children with Care and Connection

(BPT) - Every November, the nation celebrates the Month of the Military Family — a time to recognize the service, sacrifice and strength of the families who stand behind our nation's heroes. …

Eating Together Benefits Your Family

(Family Features) The benefits of family meals are significant and well-documented.

How School Meals Lift Students Up for Success

(Family Features) Food insecurity among children in the United States is a critical but often silent crisis that afflicts millions of young lives. Among the factors fueling this epidemic of child hunger are rising food prices and economic instability, which continue to strain families across the country.

Become a Halloween Hero

(Family Features) If you participated in trick-or-treat adventures as a child, you're part of a long tradition for millions of children. This year, you can teach your own children or grandchildren what it means to become a Halloween hero.

Saddle up! Experience the unique charm of a dude ranch vacation

(BPT) - Are you tired of the same old adventureless vacations? Consider staying at a dude ranch! Vacationing at a dude ranch is a chance to experience the cowboy lifestyle in incredible …

Gut check for fall: How to revamp your health routines

(BPT) - If you've ever thought about gut support, you're not alone. In fact, nearly 75% of U.S. adults experience digestive discomfort at least once a month, and approximately 40% aren't comfortable …

Why you may want a 'bathroom divorce' and how to make it happen

(BPT) - Couples everywhere strive to maintain household harmony despite their differences in habits, financial attitudes and approaches to life's ups and downs. But for many, there comes a breaking …

Marine Toys for Tots’ 78th Holiday Campaign Delivers Hope to Children Living in Poverty

(NewsUSA) - As the first signs of the holiday season appear across America, the Marine Toys for Tots Program is rallying the Nation’s compassion. With the launch of its 78th annual Holiday …

Marine Toys for Tots and Richard Childress Racing Fueled the Futures of Disadvantaged Children

(NewsUSA) - On Sunday, September 21st, Marine Toys for Tots returned to the racetrack with Richard Childress Racing (RCR), proudly sponsoring Austin Dillon’s No. 3 Chevrolet in New Hampshire. But …

The Simple Nutritional Choice That Could Change Your Preemie’s Future

(NewsUSA) - While no one plans to have a baby early, 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely, a rate that has remained persistently high over the past decade. As such, early nutrition decisions in the …

Your Back-to-School Check List: Don’t Skip Vision Screenings

(NewsUSA) - The end of summer means back-to-school season for families across the country. As parents shop for new backpacks and clothes, they should be sure not to overlook one of the most important …

Marine Toys for Tots Fills Backpacks with Possibilities for Children in Need

(NewsUSA) - For millions of children across America, the back-to-school season is filled with excitement and promise. But for far too many, it begins without access to books—the most critical tool …

Tips to supercharge your family's immune system for cold season

(BPT) - Temperatures are chilly, days are shorter, and it's that time of year that everyone tries to avoid getting sick. In fact, adults on average get two to three colds per year, mostly over the …