Gum disease is one of the most common chronic health conditions in adults. For those 40 and older, it’s also the leading cause of premature tooth loss.

Most of us don’t think twice about the networks that connect our phones, schools, or workplaces. But those systems — parts of our daily lives that we often take for granted — are increasingly valuable targets for bad actors and foreign adversaries.

A nation is only as secure as its borders. Joe Biden’s open border policies created a national security, humanitarian, and drug catastrophe.

The holiday season is here, and with it come festive decorations and blooming holiday plants. While these plants brighten our homes, some have a more dangerous side. Think you know which holiday favorites are safe—and which ones aren’t?

People often talk about having a “gut feeling” or are told to “listen to their gut” when making a decision. Do you know what your gut is trying to tell you? There are multiple things that your digestive system can do to get your attention. Do you know what your body is trying to tell you? Here are some of the things your gut could be trying to say.

This country is the greatest in the history of the world – free, strong, resilient, a land of unending opportunity. The American people are blessed beyond measure, but the brazen, public assassination of Charlie Kirk just over a month ago knocked all of us back onto our heels.

It’s been nearly three weeks since Democrats voted to shut down the federal government. The frustration across the country is real — and I share it. But when moments like this arise, I remind myself why I came to Washington in the first place. Nebraskans sent me here because they value determination, resilience, and grit. They expect me to stand firm in my convictions and deliver results, even in difficult times.

Just like trees and turf, perennial plants need some fall TLC. The care they receive now can make a big difference in how they perform next year. Dividing perennials at the right time ensures they’ll have enough time to root and recover before blooming again. With a little attention this fall, your garden will be off to a great start come spring.

You’re asleep when suddenly your calf tightens into a painful knot. You swing your legs over the side of the bed and stand up, trying to stretch the muscle and waiting for the cramp to release.

Let’s call her Sarah, although that wasn’t her name. I’d had the privilege of delivering her, and the fun of watching her grow into a precocious toddler, with an impish smile and a joyous laugh. Then I had the responsibility of explaining her autopsy report to her devastated parents.