Pfizer recalls blood pressure drug over cancer risk
Pfizer is recalling some shipments of its blood pressure drug Accuretic after it found that a cancer-causing compound exceeded safe limits in the affected…
Author: Rick Good
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.
Spring is prime time for asthma, allergies
Ah, the beauty of the spring, when trees and flowers bud and bloom. And we sneeze. Or wheeze. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation estimates that 50 million…
A new OTC painkiller: nostalgia
New research published in the journal JNeurosci has found that nostalgia can reduce pain perception. Chinese researchers asked study participants to rate…
Expand your sandwich horizons
Try one of these eight world-famous sandwiches instead of your usual turkey. Your taste buds will thank you. Montreal smoked meat Beef brisket that’s been…
Bocadillo de carne
The Spanish take their cured meats very seriously. Bocadillo de carne comes in lots of variations, but they commonly come served on a Spanish-style…
Make the classic Reuben sandwich at home
The sweetness of corned beef paired with the salty sourness of sauerkraut, nutty Swiss cheese and tangy Russian (or Thousand Island) dressing, all on…
Workers in some jobs report high incidence of ear ringing
About a fourth of workers might be experiencing ringing in their ears and certain jobs increase their risk. Workers in construction, the automotive…
Watch out for motorcyclists
Watch out for motorcyclists in May Each year during May, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month emphasizes the importance of safety gear for riders and the…
Stay safe, matey!
Nothing better than pushing off for the first boat trip of the year. If you plan to hit the waves, keep these safety tips in mind: * Be weather wise….
Wear the right hearing protection
Workers in all areas with persistent loud noise are at risk for both tinnitus, a ringing in the ears, and hearing loss. It’s crucial that workers select…