Back-to-school is big business
It’s an annual tradition for many: lugging the kids around for clothing and other supplies at back-to-school time. But it’s also big business, with this…
Month: August 2019
How to become a roller coaster designer
Among jobs with cool factor, roller coaster designer has to rank pretty high. You get paid to create something that will scare the dickens out of people…
Dog is a penguin’s best friend
We all know about sheepherding dogs and pooches that protect livestock or rescue little Timmy from the well. But have you heard about the dogs that…
Rare varieties a feast for the apple lover
Two tips for apple adventurers: 1. Don’t judge an apple by its skin. Bright red means nothing, according to Rowan Jacobsen, author of Apples of Uncommon…
Nutrition: Apples mainly live up to reputation
In its 2015 April Fool’s edition, the very scientific and proper Journal of the American Medical Association published a paper entitled, in part:…
Fancy apples take over groceries
August means apples and apples remain a North American favorite. Americans eat 28 pounds of apples per year. In fact, all of North America is crazy for…
Medications can contribute to dry mouth
In the fall or spring, if you take antihistamines to combat seasonal allergies, you may find yourself with an annoying side effect: Dry mouth. But, it…
Why is the cost so staggering?
Zolgensma will treat about 240 babies per year at $2.125 million each for a single dose, according to Novartis. Those babies will be cured of a rare…
World’s most expensive drug may be a stunning breakthrough
World’s most expensive drugs may be a stunning breakthrough Zolgensma. That’s the name of a drug on the forefront of a new wave of gene therapy drugs that…
Colorful ways to use those summer vegetables
Colorful way to use those summer vegetables Make use of one of the best vegetables of the summer by using fresh, in-season zucchini for these stuffed…