Fireworks de-mystified
Most people know what a sparkler is — that little lightning on a stick — but the various types of fireworks are more mysterious. Fountains: Stationary…
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How July 4th became America’s birthday
July 4, 2018 marks 242 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Before the Declaration, 13 colonies existed under the rule of…
Hiking the scenic Appalachian Trail
July is National Recreation and Parks Month Hiking the scenic Appalachian Trail Want to take a hike on a trail enjoyed by about four million people a…
The mysterious origin of a summer favorite
Americans will chow down on 7 billion hot dogs this summer, most never wondering about the origin of the strangely shaped sandwich with the odd name….
Fireworks: Dangerous to use
The numbers tell the tale. From Prevent Blindness America, here are the facts about fireworks: In 2010, 8,600 people were treated in emergency departments…
Antibiotics and kidney stones
Since the 1970s, the prevalence of kidney stones has risen 70 percent. According to a study in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, the…
Possible e-cig danger
The chemicals in an e-cigarette can sometimes cause a condition called wet lung. An 18-year-old woman was hospitalized in May after she developed a cough,…
Chewable sunscreen
Sunscreen that you don’t have to lather on? Maybe. New chewable and even drinkable sunscreens are under development using the fern extract polypodium…
Living near a farm reduces allergies, study says
Growing up on or near a farm, as well as merely living close to one as an adult can lower the likelihood of developing allergies, according to recent…
The benefits of breastfeeding over formula
There are a striking number of benefits for babies that breastfeed, and every expecting mother should strongly consider providing nutrition to their…