National Pet Theft Awareness Day, Feb. 14: Dog theft on the rise worldwide
Dog theft is a growing concern worldwide, especially with high value breeds like French Bulldogs or Labradors most at risk. In the U.S., thefts up 40…
Month: February 2026
Black History Month marks 100 years
This year, Black History Month will mark 100 years of educating Americans about the history of the African-American community. During the past century,…
New medication may control hard-to-treat hypertension
An experimental oral medication for hard-to-treat hypertension is one step closer to approval. According to Fierce Biotech, drugmaker AstraZeneca released…
Gum disease linked to arterial buildup
The American Heart Association (AHA) released a new scientific statement highlighting the potential link between oral health and cardiovascular outcomes….
Merck updates cancer drug with an assist from NASA
The versatile cancer drug Keytruda is now available as an injectable formula, thanks in part to research conducted aboard the International Space Station….
Your spouse might help heal your heart
One of your best assets in the fight against heart disease is the strength of a patient’s marriage. That’s the conclusion of a recent Canadian Journal of…
February is American Heart Month: All about AEDs
You’ve probably seen them mounted on walls in offices, schools, and public buildings, but do you really know what they’re for? They’re called automated…
5 things to do with a leftover baked potato
If you have a cold, but fully baked, potato from the day before, you have a blank canvas that can be used for lots of dishes. 1. Quickie Potato Salad,…
Raise a glass of Syllabub to the U.S.A.’s birthday (or Valentine’s Day!)
Here’s a perfect 1776 dish that feels almost shockingly modern and delicious today, and was extremely popular during the Revolution: The Syllabub was a…
Early Top Safety Picks for 2026 cars
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards Top Safety Pick (TSP) and the higher Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+) designations to vehicles that excel…