Catnap your way to creativity: Study reveals naps may boost creative ideas

Researchers at MIT and Harvard University studied the impact of dreaming during a nap or N1 sleep (the earliest stage of sleep) on post-sleep creative performances.

Poor air quality impacting outdoor dining across DC region

Some restaurants in the DMV are trying to figure out how to handle outdoor dining as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the region.

Tempe considering raising tobacco age to 21
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The Tempe City Council is proposing to raise the minimum age of tobacco purchase to 21 years old. A committee has been working on an ordinance aiming to decrease youth tobacco and e-cigarette use. The proposal would also establish a tobacco sales license for businesses that sell tobacco. Arizona is one of 10 states that does not have a statewide tobacco licensing registry. The city council members will bring it to a vote at a future meeting.

Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video

The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."

Survey reveals 45% of adults skip using soap when washing their hands

A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.

Pope Francis undergoes intestinal surgery, to remain at hospital for several days

Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital Wednesday to repair a hernia in his intestine, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago.

Man launches nationwide campaign to find living kidney donor
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Jeff Blumenfeld has worked on Lake Havasu's tourism team for more than a decade, and now, he's using his PR skills to find a kidney. Blumenfeld has been battling kidney disease for 14 years and hopes to find a new one and educate others in the process.

Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe

The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.

12-year-old Arizona soccer player recovers after suffering cardiac arrest while at practice

12-year-old Arizona soccer player Pyper Midkiff is released from the hospital after collapsing on the field - she suffered a cardiac arrest while at practice on April 27. After being diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, she might just be saving her twin's life.

Abortion providers sue Kansas over state law enacting restrictions on reproductive health care

The lawsuit filed Tuesday in state district court says Kansas has created what the providers call a biased counseling scheme and that it has become increasingly invasive over time.

Breastfeeding may later improve child’s exam scores, study suggests

The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.

What is 'chroming'? The deadly social media trend on TikTok

Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.