Logan's Run Rescue runs a low-cost spay/neuter program at Tri-State Spray/Neuter & Veterinary Clinic in Murphy, funded by donations and a Lakeside Plaza thrift store; over 17 years the program has helped more than 50,000 cats and dogs.
Researchers at the Gladstone Institutes report that in low-oxygen conditions red blood cells absorb large amounts of glucose, lowering circulating blood sugar and offering a possible explanation for lower diabetes rates seen at higher elevations.
Downtown Sacramento Partnership unveiled "Downtown's Next Decade" at its State of Downtown breakfast, presenting a 10-year vision focused on safety, environmental management and economic opportunity; officials said the downtown district has grown from 66 to over 100 blocks.
Greenfield School will hold a free community STEM Night from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, featuring hands-on activities and interactive exhibits with participation from local organizations and professionals.
Robert Carradine, 71, has died; his brother told USA TODAY that Carradine died by suicide and had struggled with bipolar disorder. Jamie Lee Curtis posted an Instagram tribute calling him her "first love" and recalled their time together in the late 1970s.
Amazon reviewers report higher wearable sleep scores after using the KillSwitch sugar-free cocoa blend, which contains magnesium and L‑theanine; a 2022 animal-model study is cited that found the two ingredients together improved sleep measures.
The European Commission announced the 'Repair, Rebuild, Restart' plan backed by more than €920 million and an immediate assistance package of over €100 million to help secure Ukraine's power supply for winter 2026–27.
The article reports that falling estrogen in perimenopause and menopause shifts fat toward the abdomen and that a 2024 study found women on both semaglutide and hormone therapy lost more weight than those on semaglutide alone; it also notes common GLP‑1 side effects and concerns about muscle loss.
Using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers detected X-ray emission outlining an astrosphere around HD 61005, a young sun-like star about 120 light-years away; the result is the first clear X-ray view of such a stellar bubble.
An NIH-funded trial pairing digital tools with community health workers and tailored HIV services reported a 70% reduction in new HIV cases over two years in rural Kenya and Uganda.
