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He was a likable, stray border terrier who had two hobbies: He liked to travel and he liked mail bags. In particular, the dog who became known as Owney…

Life wasn’t easy in Salem Village, Mass., in 1692. Smallpox had ravaged the village. Native American tribes threatened attacks. A recent British war made…

75 years ago: The Battle of Midway In one of the most decisive naval battles of World War II, American bombers and aircraft carriers soundly defeated a…

35 years ago: An unusual pneumonia, then an epidemic The Centers for Disease Control described five cases of a rare pneumonia in its newsletter June 5,…

Two new studies by Tufts University have found whole grains have a wide role in producing healthy bacteria in the gut. Whole grains include whole wheat,…

Olive oil and heart health People swear by the health benefits of olive oil, but, according to Tufts Health and Nutrition letter, there isn’t much…

The closer to your workout, the less you should eat, according to Jennifer Sacheck, associate professor at the Friedman School. Good rules to follow: – 30…

Using common pain remedies for more than six years has been linked to a higher risk of hearing loss, according to a study published in the American…