Mussels protect themselves against environmental disturbances and enemies through a hard, calcareous shell. Increased ocean acidification makes it difficult for organisms to form their shells.

Golden mussels are an invasive species native to Southeast Asia that have proliferated in California’s waterways since their discovery in the state in 2024. Now, state officials are investing over $6 ...

On Saturday night, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died of an aortic dissection — a rip in the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Such a tear is a medical ...

This weekend, during the Fourth of July, the frontline to protect California’s vital waterways is on land. Inspectors across the state are keeping a vigilant watch on boats towed to dozens of lakes ...

Omega-3 fatty acids help support essential body functions, such as brain health. If you don’t get enough omega-3 in your diet, you can take a supplement. Fish oils and algal oils are some examples of ...

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Steamed mussels are great incorporated into a variety of tasty dishes. Kristin Donnelly is a writer with nearly two decades of experience crafting stories and recipes for editorial publications, books ...

This season on Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, Abby and the girlfriends each move forward in their lives, they are constantly reminded of their past and ever-intertwined lives with their exes. As the ...