Sarah Winchester: Was she mad, or was she slandered?
Here’s a haunting tale for Halloween. A grief-stricken widow with great wealth visits a psychic who tells her that spirits have cursed her. Unless she…
Month: October 2022
The ultimate haunted house?
If you love haunted houses at Halloween, here’s a haunt that may be the genuine article. The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, Calif., regularly…
Deer love pumpkins!
Deer love pumpkins just as much as you love that pumpkin spice latte. Or maybe more. From the little pumpkins to the big fresh ones, when you are through…
One-pill regimen works best for heart patients
Patients who receive a single “polypill” that combines three common heart medications are more likely to stick to their medication regimens, according to…
Study: Ice cream is healthier than a bagel
A new study suggests that ice cream might be healthier than a multigrain bagel, according to Yahoo. Researchers at Tufts University developed a “Food…
Experts say heart patients shouldn’t skip flu shots
People with heart disease or history of stroke should always get an annual flu vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)….
Drugmakers fail to report quality issues to FDA
Half of all drugmakers failed to alert the FDA about quality issues with products shipped between 2018 and 2021, according to Axios. Field alert reports…
October is Contact Lens Safety Month
Tips for safe use of contact lenses October is Contact Lens Safety Month, and if you’re one of the 45 million Americans who wear contact lenses, it’s a…
Pumpkin bread: Good anytime
Even pumpkin spice skeptics will enjoy this richly spiced pumpkin bread, which stirs together quickly and makes a tall, dense loaf (or muffins, if you…
Save your home and pet with safety knobs
Fire Prevention Week: Oct. 9 – 15 Save your home and pet with stove safety knobs A dog that is big enough to steal the last piece of pizza off a counter…