It may be the shortest month of the year, but it's filled with fascinating things! Learn something new about the month of ...

The garnet birthstone is mined around the world and symbolizes many different positive emotions. Learn more about this unique birthstone. Amethyst, the February birthstone, is the purple variety of ...

Those born in January are lucky to have the beautiful and diverse garnet as their birthstone. Garnets are commonly red but also come in an extraordinary range of beautiful colors, including orange, ...

Would the inexorable march of birthstones be any different if our calendar was different? Who knows? In jewelry, as in so many things in life, we are supposed to dance with the ones that brung us.

Each month has at least one gemstone; while some have multiple. Here's a guide to January's stone, including its namesake, history and more. Garnet is January's birthstone. Its name derives from ...

Estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2025 by cancer site and US state Current cancer incidence, mortality, and survival statistics Information on cancer symptoms, risk factors, early ...

This group is diverse, with an increasing number who say they are of two or more races. For Black History Month, here are key facts about the nation’s Black population. In this analysis, the ...

Why should we appreciate our nervous system? Read these 11 fun facts and you’ll know why: 1. The body has billions of nerve cells Every person’s body contains billions of nerve cells (neurons).