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Lupus: ‘Like when your army turns on you’

Did you know an estimated one-and-a-half to two million Americans have some form of lupus? Many of them go undiagnosed as symptoms vary and can easily be confused with other illnesses. Sometimes, it takes up to six years to get a correct diagnosis. May is Lupus Awareness Month, shedding ...

Hear, hear!

Hearing loss isn’t just a Baby Boomer issue anymore - young adults are experiencing hearing problems too, studies show. According to American Hearing and Audiology, 10% of Millennials (people now in their 30s and 40s) and 17% of Gen Z (people in their late teens and 20s) suffer from some ...

A summer dessert that is just peachy

Peaches are a nutritious summertime favorite. Peaches are antioxidant-rich, include a wide range of vitamins and minerals, and are rich in fiber. And there is no denying how sweet and tasty peaches can be, whether they’re plucked right from a tree or enjoyed in any number of recipes. Cobbler ...

Celebrate burger season

Grills are firing up all across the country and the savory aroma of smoky foods are wafting through neighborhoods far and wide. Burgers a staple of grilling season, and grillmasters have a lot of leeway when it comes to what goes into their creations. Even though beef is often the meat of ...

Healthier salad makes barbecues better

Warm weather beckons people outdoors. Al fresco dining offers a chance to spend even more time outdoors, and many people will attest that no outdoor gathering is complete without the requisite grilled fare and complementary sides that are staples of spring and summer dining. Potato salad is ...

What’s the buzz about pollinators?

Many people live busy lives, but when they stop to smell the roses they might see a pollinator balanced on the petals. It’s easy to think of pollen only in terms of what it does to those suffering from seasonal allergies, but pollen is essential for plant and animal life. The Ecological ...