Tag: Lifestyle

CDC Probe Finds Gold Medal Flour Was Source of Recent Salmonella Outbreak

Investigators for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that Gold Medal Flour, manufactured by General Mills, was the source of a recent salmonella outbreak in several U.S. states. The salmonella outbreak infected at least 13 people in 12 states between Dec. 6, 2022, and March 1, 2023, the CDC announced on May…


Fungal Infections Kill Millions, Yet Few Effective Treatments Are Available

Most people think of a fungal infection as a yeast infection or athlete’s foot—they’re itchy and annoying but harmless and relatively easy to treat. However, there are various species of fungi lurking around the world, preying on people with weakened immune systems. Once these fungi enter the human body, they can resist standard antifungal drugs and often…


What’s New in the Caribbean This Summer?

By Patrick Clarke From TravelPulse Summer visitors to the Caribbean will discover a handful of new hotel and resort offerings, flight options and attractions in 2023. This coveted region, renowned for its unparalleled climate, nature and culture, is experiencing significant growth after the pandemic, prompting increased connectivity from major airlines, new property openings and special…


Don’t Miss the Final 3 National Park Free Days in 2023

By Staff report From The Orange County Register Santa Ana—Having just marked National Park Week (April 22-30), you may be thinking about planning your next visit to explore the beauty of America’s public lands. Even if you missed the April 22 free entrance day to kick off the weeklong celebration, there are still several occasions…


You Really Can Recover From Dumb Money Mistakes

During the 13 years it took for my husband and me to get out the horrible debt mess of my creation, I learned how important it is to deal with mistakes as they happen so they don’t morph into major setbacks. No one is perfect. You’re going to make mistakes, and when you do, you…


Lay Sod

A new spread of sod is eye candy for a newly built home; it creates an instant makeover and can transform property. It’s especially effective when a home changes its shape with a room addition, because it brings the property and landscape together. While seeding is a less expensive choice, sod is the chosen alternative…


Grilled Mahi-Mahi Is My Secret to Speedy Weeknight Meals

By Patty Catalano From TheKitchn.com My secret to adding more quick-cooking meals to my dinner queue might not be what you would expect. Instead of relying on prepared produce or shortcut sauces, I put fish — specifically mahi-mahi — front and center. Here, mahi-mahi fillets are rubbed with a simple spice mixture then cooked hot…


It’s No Toss up — This Salad Is the Best

By Carolyn Casner From EatingWell This is the broccoli salad you will get special requests for when you’re cooking. The combination of bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions and cheddar is hard to resist. And the addition of rice vinegar or cider vinegar sharpens all the flavors. Loaded Broccoli Salad Serves 6 Active Time: 25 minutes…


The Fat Scam of Industrial Ice Cream

Many will agree that ice cream is the most delicious food on the planet—creamy, rich, and sweet. And Americans eat a lot of ice cream! Only the citizens of New Zealand consume more ice cream than Americans do. We each average 20 pounds or about four gallons per person annually—and that’s the average. Many folks…


Our Gut Bugs Make Tiny Metabolites That Have Gigantic Jobs

In this series, we’ll share how the latest developments on this medical frontier are transforming our approaches to illness and offering new strategies to heal and prevent disease. Previously: Dysbiosis, an imbalance of microbes living inside us, is linked to several diseases but scientists still struggle to define, diagnose, and treat it.  Based on current…