Tag: Lifestyle

Trial Date Set for EPA Fluoride Lawsuit

In a court hearing on Tuesday, the second trial date was set for Jan. 29, 2024, in the ongoing lawsuit (pdf) brought against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) “to prohibit the addition of fluoridation chemicals to drinking water supplies.” The lawsuit that began six years ago has seen many delays and recently…


‘Remember to Vaccinate’: Tetanus Shot Reminder After Recent Aussie Death

Following three recent tetanus cases including the first death in 30 years of an Australian woman, the government is urging people to be up to date with their tetanus vaccinations and alert them to the severity of the disease. Director of Communicable Diseases Christine Selvey said that the disease is particularly dangerous for the elderly….


Black Pepper, the ‘King of Spices’–5 Health Benefits You Should Know

Black pepper, often referred to as the “king of spices,” is a popular culinary spice known for its distinct pungent flavor that comes from its alkaloid component, piperine. Black pepper is an important health food that may help prevent and control tumor growth, improve gastrointestinal health, and possess antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Pepper originated in India,…


3 Beautiful Places in Georgia You Might Not Know About

By Nancy Clanton From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta—The temperature is rising, beckoning you to go back outside. Instead of heading to the same places you went during winter, why not explore some new places in Georgia? Thrillist listed about a dozen of the most beautiful places in Georgia, and here are three you might not…


Avoid Using Free Public Phone Charging Stations, FBI Denver Warns

By Bruce Finley From The Denver Post Denver—Federal Bureau of Investigation officials in Denver are warning travelers and shoppers to avoid public free phone charging portals, warning that “bad actors” use these to install malware and tracking software onto computers and phones. “Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce…


Design Recipes: 9 Tips to Separate Remote ‘Work’ From ‘Home’

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service As home and work have converged for many, it can be challenging to discern how to separate the two. How do you avoid having home feel like “the office” while still creating an environment that feels like home? Where is the work-life balance? Here are some recommendations for…


Rise in Tick-Borne Disease That Kills Up to 1 in 5 Vulnerable People

There has been a considerable increase in the potentially deadly tick-borne disease babesiosis in the United States, according to new research. Incidences of babesiosis “significantly increased” in the northeastern United States between 2011 and 2019, according to a March 17 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among tick-borne pathogens, babesia…


Ask the Builder: Uncovering—and Hiding—Treasure at Your Home

I took over weekly grocery shopping duties to give my lovely wife a break after more than 40 years. I continue to be astonished at the prices of ordinary food staples like bacon, eggs, bread, and milk. Do you suffer from the same sticker shock? Do you have dusty cartons of egg money hidden in…


Traveling More Sustainably

By Eileen Ogintz From Tribune Content Agency Got your reusable water bottle? That’s one of the easiest things you can do to reduce your environmental footprint when you are traveling. Around 85 percent of plastic water bottles, which can take up to 1,000 years to degrade, end up as waste, according to a new report…


New Study of 9,500 Women Find COVID-19 Jab Could Lead to Heavier Menstrual Bleeding

Women vaccinated for COVID-19 have a slightly higher risk of heavier menstrual bleeding, according to a new study. According to the study that examined 7,401 vaccinated and 2,154 unvaccinated women, researchers found an increase in the amount of bleeding for 40 out of 1,000 individuals after one dose of the jab. “Menstruation is a routine…