Privacy complaints and breaches rise
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports that privacy-related (HIPPA) complaints and large data breaches increased significantly between…
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Don’t let hay fever keep you inside
If hay fever makes you miserable each year, then you’re part of a very big club — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many…
Stay safe at the nail salon
Americans love getting their nails done — so much that in 2018, we spent about $8.36 billion in nail salons, according to Statista. A skillful manicure…
Study: Laxative use may increase dementia risk
A new study published in the journal Neurology found that people who regularly use over-the-counter laxatives may increase their dementia risk by 50…
Amazon acquires primary care service
Amazon is officially a healthcare provider after its $3.9 billion acquisition of One Medical, which provides on-demand virtual primary care for a flat…
Add spring to your plate with rose and pistachio shortbread cookies
This buttery shortbread recipe is simple to make and provides a perfect not-too-sweet base for fragrant florals. Try these rose-flavored cookies or…
Be aware of morning brain drain
There’s more than one reason why you shouldn’t be out cutting the grass at 7 a.m. on Sunday morning. You probably aren’t safe doing it. The fuzzy-brain…
Stay safe in your garage
Closing the door on a cluttered garage won’t make the mess go away, but that’s what people do anyway. In a new survey of homeowners by the Home Safety…
Be ready for spring and summer dangers
With the warm days of spring and summer, everyone will enjoy more leisure driving and outdoor activities. Nice as these days are, they deserve some…
No practical jokes
There is a big difference between a funny story and a practical joke. For one thing, a funny story is funny. A practical joke can be dangerous. A prank is…