How to get rid of bedbugs
Bedbugs can cause itchy bites on people and pets. Unlike most public-health pests, however, bedbugs aren’t known to transmit or […]
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Tattooing increases hepatitis C, other health risks
Youth, prison inmates, and individuals with multiple tattoos that cover large parts of their bodies are at higher risk of
How to you know if you’re addicted to video games?
Recently, I tried out a few games of Chess on the computer. However, I didn’t enjoy getting beat almost all
Recall of the Week: Valley Meat Co. beef products due to possible E. coli contamination
Valley Meat Co., a California firm, is recalling about one million pounds of frozen ground beef patties and bulk ground
Foods to avoid if you have trouble sleeping
For me, the food I need to avoid if I want to sleep is sugar. Also caffeine near bedtime. But
A look at the Americans With Disabilities Act on its 20th anniversary
How effective has the Americans With Disabilities Act been in its first 20 years of meeting the needs of
Helping people in wheelchairs
Last week, I saw a young woman in a wheelchair heading toward a long incline by a schoolyard. Years ago,
What should seniors do to avoid heat stroke in hot weather?
Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States, reports the National Weather Service. Based on the 10-year
More and more children dying in hot cars
It’s surprising how fast a car can get hot. Today, when it was cool in the morning, I took a