Packing your hurricane go bag? Make provisions for your health
When you live in a coastal area, preparing early for potential hurricanes is a must. Storms can develop quickly, leaving…
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Bugs are biting: Safety precautions for children
If you spend time outdoors — which we all should do, for all sorts of reasons — you are likely…
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The cicadas are here: How’s your appetite?
You’ve probably heard the news: Cicadas are coming. Or — wait — they’re already here. And are they ever! Due…
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Is there a good side to drug side effects?
Drug side effects are common, and often quite troublesome. Major side effects, such as severe or even life-threatening allergic reactions,…
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One surprising effect of wildfires: Itchy, irritated skin
Are you finding yourself with itchy, irritated skin that you can’t stop scratching? Or have you wondered why your child’s…
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Shining light on night blindness
Animals renowned for their outstanding night vision include owls, cats, tarsiers (a tiny primate in Southeast Asia) — and even…
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Swimming lessons save lives: What parents should know
Before going any further, here’s the main thing parents should know about swimming lessons: all children should have them. Every…
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5 great tips for sustainable summer living
Sustainable living treads lightly on natural resources and follows a rethink, reuse, repurpose mantra to minimize waste. Big and small…
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