Are obesity drugs finally here? What you should know
If you watch any television at all, you’ve probably seen the commercials for the diabetes drug Ozempic, with a catchy jingle set to the tune of the…
Month: June 2023
The big three for the grill
Man’s love affair with grilling goes all the way back to the invention of fire, and to that first prehistoric cook who accidentally dropped a raw piece of…
Birds of a feather video chat together
Parrots are highly intelligent and sociable creatures, with needs so complex that when kept as pets, they often lack necessary social, cognitive, and…
Dangerous lawn mowers
Lawn mower accidents cause more than 74,000 injuries every year, according to a new study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Rice…
Summer work zone safety
Highway work zones can be annoying, but they are also a reason for drivers to exercise caution and remain aware. Many states impose serious penalties for…
AI may help identify safety hazards
It might not be long before artificial intelligence will be able to spot safety issues and hazards in the workplace, according to OSHA. That makes sense…
Drowning people may not look frantic
As local swimming pools and beaches open this June, it’s a good time to review the basics of keeping people safe in the water. Kids ages four and under…
Your money: Lovely June weddings can cost a bundle
Every year from June to October, young couples dream of their fairytale weddings — and parents shudder at the cost. The estimates of the cost of a big…
Retirement savings plans offer choices
With pension plans increasingly rare, most people turn to employer-sponsored 401(k) plans to secure their retirement. These plans, administered not by the…
Prenups make sense, especially at midlife
On their third date, the dentist asked if she would sign a prenuptial agreement. Her reply, “I will if you will,” made sense to them both, especially…