When Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced his endorsement of Measure A just weeks before Election Day, he said he did so with the understanding that while the money raised through ...

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While the most accurate measures of body fat like are generally only used in medical and research settings, there are some ways to measure body fat in the comfort of your own home If you’re curious to ...

Sizing up a TV can be more complicated than it first appears — from diagonal measurements to counting bezels or the depth needed for cable connections, there are several important things to consider ...

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A 25-item caregiver-reported tool reliably assesses physical, mental, and social health in children with Down syndrome and differentiates those with ASD.

Mobility. While grip strength isn't necessarily used when you're walking, it's associated with mobility. People with physical limitations are more likely to have decreased grip strength.‌ Overall ...

The pupillary distance (PD) measurement is a requirement for people who want to purchase eyeglasses. Here, find out how to measure your PD using a mirror and a ruler. Share on Pinterest Some eyewear ...

Old-school tape measures are reliable. Digital tape measures are convenient. This tape measure has the best of both worlds, ...

Measure W seeks to create a special tax for parcels located in the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, which covers the majority of Los Angeles County. The tax revenue—which property owners ...

In today’s data rich environments, it can be tempting to measure broadly, then cherry-pick the results that seem most compelling. But just because data are widely available doesn’t mean everything is ...