There’s no doubt about it, having a disease stinks. Most of the time we use an expression like that figuratively. But what if health care providers could use odor to detect illness in its earliest stages so that adverse...
Green tea has numerous benefits, but now science tells us that more may not necessarily be better. It turns out green tea extract, found in many over-the-counter weight-loss powders, pills and liquid supplements, has raised concerns about increased risk...
During the Middle Ages, an epidemic known as “the black death” wiped out about a third of the human population. At the time, people did not realize that the disease known as the bubonic plague was caused by a...
Just in case you needed one more reason to love your dog, here’s a good one. Man’s best friend could actually help you live longer. There are so many benefits to owning a dog — companionship and physical activity...
Alexis is kind to others but in her chest beats the heart of a warrior," explains her father, Dean. He is talking about his 12-year-old daughter who donates her time and raises money to help feed the hungry even...
It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t like ketchup. It’s an essential component of any fried ensemble, hot dogs wouldn’t be the same without it, and a good dollop of the stuff will go a long way towards making...
It’s official: parenting reduces us all to head-scratching buffoons. Having only recently become a parent, I can absolutely relate to others like me who have spent most of their time as a new mother or father in a state...
Cindy doesn’t always take her medications as prescribed. That can be a problem because this twenty-something mother of three has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. When she’s on her meds the delusions and paranoia that have plagued since she was...
You’ve heard about the drain lawns are having on our national freshwater supplies (literally!), but have you ever wondered how much of a drag on the environment your garden is?
It’s a hard concept to swallow: for most of us,...
Does forgetting birthdays, anniversaries or where you’ve placed your car keys drive you to drink? Maybe you should try a handful of nuts instead. Do you want to sleep better, be more mindful or retain information better? Well, it...
