Health & Lifestyle

– Manuscript – You might think most people like to plant cold-weather greens like kale, or Brussels sprouts. But Jessica Damiano learned from search data that the most popular fall-planted crop in the United States is … garlic. Damiano studied Google's search trends. She compared Americans' interest in growing garlic with their interest in planting flower bulbs. She was … [Read more...] about Plant Garlic Now for Next Summer’s Harvest

– Manuscript – Some doctors believe COVID-19 restrictions that kept many people at home over the last two years reduced the number of flu cases. However, many countries have removed pandemic restrictions. Now, cold weather is coming to the northern half of the world, and doctors think the upcoming winter may bring a bad flu season. Flu, short for influenza, causes … [Read more...] about Doctors Say ‘Get a Flu Shot’ This Season

– Manuscript – Children’s hospitals in parts of the United States are reporting a worrying surge in respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The common virus affects the breathing system, usually causing minor sickness like a runny nose and cough. But RSV infections can cause much more serious disease in babies and old people. RSV cases dropped sharply two years ago when … [Read more...] about US Children’s Hospitals Report Surge in RSV Infection

– Manuscript – Many of the vegetables we grow in our gardens produce seeds, which can grow into plants if harvested and stored correctly. Late summer is the perfect time to start collecting them, reports Associated Press gardening expert Jessica Damiano. She warns upfront about the importance of the fruit you choose for seeds. Make sure the seeds are from plants that … [Read more...] about How to Collect and Save Vegetable Seeds for Next Year

– Manuscript – The world is full of tea drinkers. For many, they simply enjoy the taste. But new research suggests tea might help those who drink it live longer than those who do not. Tea is known to contain helpful substances known to reduce inflammation. Past studies in China and Japan, where green tea is popular, have suggested several health benefits. Now, scientists … [Read more...] about Tea Drinkers Enjoy Possible Health Benefits, Study Suggests