Great American Smokeout
On Nov. 16, The Great American Smokeout, you can commit to quit! Abraham Lincoln said, “Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality.” According…
Month: November 2020
Veterans Day 2020: Heroes from all services
As Veterans Day dawns on Nov. 11, the mind’s eye can visualize the legions of soldiers, sailors, flyers, marines and coast guard as they march in a parade…
The first ‘Thanksgiving’
After the dark days of 1620, the Pilgrim’s 1621 harvest festival was their first celebration of plenty. It has become a model for present day Thanksgiving…
A little fat makes vegetables more nutritious, helps prevent cancer
Having corn on the cob with dinner? Adding a little butter will enhance your nutrient absorption. Having a salad for lunch? Adding full-fat salad dressing…
Thanksgiving song is familiar, but few know writer
Often known by its first line, “Over the river and through the wood,” these famous lyrics come from “The New-England Boy’s Song about Thanksgiving Day,”…
American Diabetes Month: Researchers work to improve current diabetes treatment options
Diabetes is one of the world’s most common chronic diseases, affecting about 463 million adults worldwide–a number that is expected to increase to 700…
Freshwater fish have omega-3s
If you’re a fisherman or have friends who share their catch with you, here’s good news: Ocean-going fish may be rich in those important omega-3 fatty…
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Lung cancer deaths decline with treatment advances
Lung cancer is responsible for more deaths than any other cancer among Americans. More people die from lung cancer than breast, colon and prostate cancers…
Virtual screening for pulmonary hypertension may help save lives
As telemedicine continues to explode as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Temple University physicians have developed a new tool to virtually screen for…
Sweet corn custard pie: A surprising twist on a traditional food
Not much is known about the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621, when settlers and indigenous Americans from the Wampanoag tribe gathered to feast for three…