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 A recent study found that exposure to leaded gas from car exhaust during childhood altered the mental health balance in the US, raising the risk of anxiety, depression, and inattention or hyperactivity in later generations of Americans.  T...

 Oh, how I love the winter holidays! As we enter the holiday season, our homes are filled with dazzling lights, the aroma of freshly baked cookies, and the subtle sound of anxiety, because, let's face it, it's not easy to predict what kids want ...

The holidays are, for many, a season of laughing, lights, and delight. For others, though, this season offers a complex range of feelings. Maybe you are financially overburdened,  lonely, or even about all the planning. Should it apply to you, k...

When Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, it left a profound impact on the region, bringing destructive floods, landslides, and wind damage that upended lives and devastated landscapes. Yet, amid the wreckage, the strength of the reg...

A stroke of remarkable luck, Jerry Hicks of Banner Elk, North Carolina, discovered a $20 bill lying in a convenience store parking lot. That small find transformed into a life-changing fortune when he used the money to purchase a scratch-off lottery ...