Friday, April 24, 2009

Spring into Summer


10 Worst Cities

for Spring Allergies

Where does your city rank?








Ticks Dig the Heat
Global warming may increase the severity of Lyme disease this summer.




Shield Your Skin
There will be about 47,700 new cases of melanoma in this country this year, according to the cancer society, and 7,700 people are expected to die of the disease.

Lather up!


Protect your pooch from the heat!



Do it!
Host a Southern Picnic

Friday, April 17, 2009



Nights Bites
Bedbugs have increased 71 percent in the past five years. Here’s how to prevent them from crawling into your bed.

Ugh, I’m itchy just thinking about this!


Quick tip: Spring clean—vacuum your home, wash all your clothes and linens, and wipe down the baseboards, walls, curtains, and books.



Men are Pigs
(whoops, I mean, Men and Pigs)
Richard da Costa took time out from the corporate world to spend four days living with pigs.








Will Stevia Stoke Your Hunger?
Critics wonder if newly FDA-approved Stevia will encourage sweet intake, like other artificial sweeteners.




Recession Pros and Cons


The good news: The rising price of cigarettes keeps teens smoke free

The bad news: When the economy plummets, child abuse spikes








Are You an Organ Donor?
It’s quick and easy, here’s how to become a donor in your state.

Thursday, April 9, 2009





Is that a hive in my mouth?
Some people with seasonal allergies also have food allergies associated with pollen.






Women Pay the Price for Health Insurance
Younger and older men don't go to the doctor as often as women, and it shows in our bills.










Live to be 100!
In four hot spots around the globe, people live to 100 in great numbers.

Here’s why.






Have 6 Times More Sex
A spray can help men with premature ejaculation problems prolong the length of time they have sex.





From "House" to the White House
Actor Kal Penn is leaving the show to become part of Office of Public Liaison.