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Vatican removes salty white film coating Michelangelo’s ‘The Last Judgment’

By NICOLE WINFIELD
Feb 28, 2026 3:43 pm - Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” is getting a facial, with restorers removing a chalky white film of salt that has accumulated over the Renaissance masterpiece since its last major renovation three decades ago.
‘Your Rich BFF’ Vivian Tu shares her favorite personal finance tips

By ADRIANA MORGA
Feb 28, 2026 1:07 pm - Are you intimidated by personal finance? Vivian Tu wants to help. Tu is known for her TikTok account, “Your Rich BFF," where she makes entertaining videos about personal finance. Topics include how to negotiate your salary and practical tips for dealing with credit card debt.
Can chilling your carbs help you lose weight?

By J.M. HIRSCH
Feb 27, 2026 9:02 am - Online influencers claim the secret to low-calorie rice, pasta and potatoes may be as simple as chilling out. Are they right? Not quite. But a small yet solid body of science does suggest that chilling these carbohydrate-rich foods after cooking them still could help people slim down.
Three mistakes grandparents make when it comes to a baby’s car seat

By Perri Klass, MD
Feb 27, 2026 8:52 am - Although today’s grandparents transported their children in car seats, the technology has evolved, making car seats safer than ever. This means the recommendations have evolved, too, which can make it challenging for grandparents — and even parents — to be sure they’re following them all.
Ask the doctors: Treating two autoimmune disorders simultaneously is tricky

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Feb 27, 2026 8:51 am - Some studies suggest that up to 30% of people with an autoimmune disease may develop at least one additional autoimmune condition over time. Risk factors include a family history of autoimmune disease and being female.
Bonnie Lane: What are mood disorders?

By Bonnie Lane
Feb 27, 2026 8:49 am - When someone is feeling sad or happy, we might say they’re in a “bad mood” or “good mood.” So when you hear the term “mood disorder,” you might think it’s nothing more than a transient feeling. But mood disorders are not the same as being in a good or bad mood.
Children’s health: Understanding blood pressure readings in children

By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Feb 27, 2026 8:48 am - At most well-child visits, parents expect to hear about height and weight. But another important number is quietly becoming part of routine care: blood pressure.
‘This is a hopeful message’: Study shows certain activities could postpone Alzheimer’s by 5 years

By Ariana Eunjung Cha
Feb 27, 2026 8:45 am - The hours you spend tracing countries on a globe or puzzling over a chessboard may add up to more than idle time. According to a new study, such mentally stimulating pursuits are linked to years-long delays in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment.
PADS of Elgin receives Paul L. Jehle Mission Grant from First Congregational

By Jen Keller, PADS of Elgin
Feb 26, 2026 10:33 pm - PADS of Elgin has been awarded the Paul L. Jehle Mission Grant by First Congregational United Church of Christ. This generous grant will directly support the organization’s shelter and outreach programs.
For the first time since 2022, average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6%

By ALEX VEIGA
Feb 26, 2026 3:57 pm - The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying season gets rolling. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 5.98% from 6.01% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate averaged 6.76%.

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