FDA approves nonprescription birth control pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive pill, according to CNN. The progestin-only “mini pill,”…
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Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
Tick-related allergies more common than previously thought
Alpha-gal syndrome — a meat allergy linked to lone star tick bites — may affect as many as 450,000 Americans, with many going undiagnosed, according to…
Exercise may help your heart, even if you don’t lose weight
Maybe you’ve been exercising pretty regularly, but the bathroom scale hasn’t budged and your middle is still about the same size. You have probably made…
Star alias game
Match the star’s stage name, on the left, to his or her real name, on the right. Each stage name is followed by the translation of the star’s real name….
Paninis have come a long way
The panini sandwich has evolved from the simple Italian ‘toast’ sandwich, filled with meat, usually prosciutto, and cheese. Like its predecessors, you’ll…
OSHA focuses on warehouse hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has begun a National Emphasis Program (NEP) targeting hazards in warehouses, distribution…
Safeguarding workers in the age of robotics
As robots increasingly integrate into the workplace, especially in warehouse situations, ensuring the safety of workers who interact with these machines…
Living loud? Time to protect your hearing
Preserving your hearing is paramount, especially in high-noise work environments and during recreational activities. About 48 million Americans have some…
Make wise decisions on auto insurance
Whether you are buying insurance for a new car or for an older second car, there are many choices to make. Collision insurance: When a vehicle is…
Faster money transfers on the horizon
Here’s good news for American consumers and businesses. The Federal Reserve’s new instant payment service, FedNow, is set to transform the speed and…