An unusual pneumonia, then an epidemic
35 years ago: An unusual pneumonia, then an epidemic The Centers for Disease Control described five cases of a rare pneumonia in its newsletter June 5,…
Month: June 2017
The Battle of Midway
75 years ago: The Battle of Midway In one of the most decisive naval battles of World War II, American bombers and aircraft carriers soundly defeated a…
Witch trials begin
Life wasn’t easy in Salem Village, Mass., in 1692. Smallpox had ravaged the village. Native American tribes threatened attacks. A recent British war made…
The dog who owned the mail
He was a likable, stray border terrier who had two hobbies: He liked to travel and he liked mail bags. In particular, the dog who became known as Owney…
June is still the most popular month for weddings
A Saturday in June is still the most popular time for a wedding, followed closely by Saturdays in July and August. But while nuptial dates have remain…
All about Dad
According to an old joke, Father’s Day is mainly about giving Dad a new tie. But, the fact is, ties are not at the top of the list. According to…
Avoid enteric aspirin for heart benefits
If you take aspirin for heart health, don’t take enteric aspirin. A new study by Duke University found that aspirin coated with a material designed to…
Pump-up with vitamin D
High levels of vitamin D might boost muscle strength, a British study suggests. Researchers at the University of Birmingham found that people with higher…
Whole grains confer benefits
Two new studies by Tufts University have found whole grains have a wide role in producing healthy bacteria in the gut. Whole grains include whole wheat,…
Fancy plant waters deliver mostly promises
Fancy bottled plant drinks are big on promises, but some say those promises are mostly empty. These days there are loads of new plant drinks taking the…