Genetics may affect anti-clot med
Variants of a gene called CYP2C19 affect how well a person converts clopidogrel (Plavix) to its active anti-clotting form in the body, according to…
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.
Sunglasses protect the eyes
Wear sunglasses in the summer — that’s the message from Prevent Blindness. Exposure to UV rays can burn delicate eye tissue and raise the risk of…
Too good to be true: Choosing the most effective sunscreens
Beauty fanatics called it a holy grail product’ HG for short. It layered beautifully under makeup, moisturized the skin and didn’t cause acne breakouts….
You can tame heartburn with a healthy lifestyle, study suggests
Five factors appear to prevent about 40 percent of symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). That conclusion comes from a research letter…
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Learn to perform a self-check
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to start or continue good skin health habits to protect yourself against skin cancer. According…
Raw zucchini salad: Fresh and easy for warm spring days
Zucchini is a low-calorie vegetable that packs a huge nutritional punch with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and its mild flavor makes it a versatile…
National Safe Boating Week: Engine cut-off switches now required
A new law aims at preventing severe injuries and death from runaway vessels on recreational waterways. Every year, the Coat Guard responds to cases where…
Are you working in zombie mode?
Everyone has had the experience of driving somewhere familiar then suddenly realizing they didn’t remember the drive. That loss of focus is called…
Fireproof your microwave
Microwaves are one of the safest appliances in the home, but they can still cause fires through misuse or accidents. In one unusual case in Chicago, food…
The future isn’t guaranteed
Suppose you are a football player with a big, fat, multi-million dollar contract. Live large, right? That’s not what the Gronk did. NFL player Rob…