Flag Day, June 14: Honoring our national symbol
The idea of an annual day to honor the U.S. flag is believed to have originated in 1885. B.J. Cigrand, a school teacher, arranged for the pupils in his…
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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…
Nuts appear good for heart
A new analysis of dietary questionnaires found that women who ate about a quarter cup of nuts at least twice a week had a 27 percent lower risk of death…
Alkaline water brand linked to liver failure
Five children have suffered acute liver failure and six other adults and children have developed less serious symptoms in a case linked to the Real Water…
Arthritis Awareness Month: Regenerative medicine offers hope, but few results today
The hope of regenerative medicine research as a treatment or even cure for arthritis has outpaced results, but new therapies aimed at repairing or…
One change is a blessing for arthritis sufferers
There’s one thing COVID-19 did for arthritis sufferers that has been a constant blessing: No more handshaking. When you suffer from aching fingers and…
Cinco de Mayo, a two-country celebration
The 5 of May is a day for both Mexicans and Americans to celebrate. On that day in 1864, Mexican soldiers smashed the French army at Puebla, Mexico. The…
The power of a mother’s love
For thousands of years, humanity has celebrated their mothers, from the ancient Greeks and Romans and before, all the way to today, when we set aside a…
May 31, 2021: Memorial Day: Remembering the service of the fallen
On Memorial Day, we take time to honor the ultimate sacrifice made by those who fought for our country. Many of those who died in the service of our…
How the date of Easter is determined
The day you set out Easter baskets is the result of ancient calculations involving the spring equinox, the full moon, and the date of the Jewish Passover….