In 1853 the Queen鈥檚 personal physician, Dr. John Snow dripped an ounce of chloroform on a handkerchief which was then held next to the royal mouth as Prince Leopold was delivered.聽 Her Majesty was...
Polyethylene shopping bags are a big convenience but they also present a big problem. While they can be recycled, many just get carelessly discarded and end up in the environment not only as an...
Pick an apple off a tree, buff it a little and it will shine! That鈥檚 because the fruit is coated with a layer of natural wax that protects it from drying out and helps to prevent fungi from getting...
It is so seductively simple.聽 If you want to avoid cancer, just make sure your body is 鈥渁lkaline!鈥澛 Here is the rationale.聽 When a cell becomes cancerous it reduces its use of oxygen and cranks up...
Amidst the cacophony of jingoist, vacuous blather at the Republican Convention there were some noteworthy phrases that probably slipped by most viewers. A number of speakers talked about the need...
When it comes to protection from mosquitoes, opinions are abuzz.聽 Burn citronella candles.聽 Wear repellant bracelets.聽 Douse yourself with Avon's Skin-So-Soft.聽 Eat garlic.聽 Take vitamin B1...