Ranch dogs show their courage and energy
This month, one dog will win the $5,000 prize in one of the dog world’s more obscure contests (certainly not the glamorous Westminster) — the Farm Dog of…
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Synthetic magic mushrooms relieve depression
Psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in magic mushrooms, can quickly relieve treatment-resistant depression with just one dose, according to a new…
Study: Organ donations linked to motorcycle rallies
Organ donations related to motor vehicle crashes increase during major motorcycle rallies, according to the New York Times. In a study published in JAMA…
New drug delays diabetes
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new immunosuppressive drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes by two years or longer, according…
Flavonols may slow cognitive decline
Higher dietary intake of flavonols — antioxidants found in tea, wine and certain fruits and vegetables — may help preserve memory and cognitive…
Exercising while sick: Dos and don’ts
Regular exercise is a healthy choice for most people, and a great way to shake off winter gloom. But when common winter illnesses hit, sometimes the…
Brighten up January with black bottom lemon pie
Sweet, tart and colorful lemon in this unique pie provides a splash of color and flavor on gray January days, with a layer of slightly bitter chocolate…
Game: Flip two
Solve the following pairs of clues to find words where the first two letters of the first word are transposed to create the second word. For example:…
It’s not for rest, it’s for restraint
Headrest: It’s a poorly named part of a car because it isn’t there so you can rest your head. It’s there to restrain it. If you have ever seen a car made…
Better crash dummies could improve safety
Since the 1970s, crash dummies have been the main tool for researchers interested in testing vehicle safety features, but the dummies were built mainly as…