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03/15/2026

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260314030516.htm

Finally!
It's about damn time.

Researchers have created “Smart Underwear,” a wearable device that measures flatulence by detecting hydrogen produced by gut microbes. Early tests suggest people may pass gas about 32 times a day—much higher than previous estimates. The device gives scientists a new way to track gut microbial ...

02/24/2026

https://consequence.net/2026/02/tomahawk-2026-us-reunion-tour-melvins/

Tomahawk have announced a Summer 2026 US tour, marking their first concerts in 13 years. The reunited band will be joined by special guests the Melvins.

02/11/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16vwgkdkUB/

12/04/2025

Common Questions about the Common Cold, Answered! What you need to know about how to treat this type of viral infection.

What you need to know about how to treat this type of viral infection.

11/21/2025

How Can I Be More Healthy? Here Are Six Things to Focus On

Our bodies are amazing, complicated machines but how we best support them is not all that complicated at all.

11/21/2025

https://www.wholepersonwellcare.com/blogs/why-are-health-insurance-premiums-going-up

Why exactly is the cost of health insurance skyrocketing – especially when it’s sky high already?

11/20/2025

Why Is Health Insurance So Expensive?

Last year, the average annual cost of individual health insurance in the US was nearly $9,000–that’s almost $750 per month.

11/19/2025

Pneumonia 101: Get the Facts

Pneumococcal pneumonia affects nearly a million people every year in the U.S. But when you start thinking about it, you might realize you have more questions than answers about this condition.

Straightforward, easy-to-understand answers about this common but serious condition.