Health & Lifestyle

– Manuscript – Invasive grasses might have played a part in the deadly wildfires that burned Lahaina, Hawaii recently. The grasses have taken over land that was once occupied by crops like sugar and pineapple. Michele Steinberg is wildfire division director at the National Fire Protection Association. She said some plants are more flammable than others. But, she noted, … [Read more...] about How Gardeners Can Reduce Risk of Fire

– Manuscript – This is the time of year when many gardeners are harvesting tomatoes. Associated Press gardening expert Jessica Damiano recently reported about the many pictures of strangely shaped tomatoes sent to her from fans of her gardening advice. She said people sometimes question if the tomatoes are okay to eat. The good news, Damiano said, is that there is nothing … [Read more...] about Strange-looking Tomato Can Still Be Tasty

– Manuscript – Israeli scientists say they have created a model of a human embryo from stem cells in a laboratory. The embryo model – created without using sperm, eggs or a uterus – is designed to support research on early human development. Only stem cells were used in the process. Stem cells are simple cells in the body that can develop into one of many specialized … [Read more...] about Israeli Scientists Announce Creation of Embryo Model in Lab

– Manuscript – American government experts who studied a popular medicine used for colds say the drug is likely not effective and should not be taken by mouth. Sixteen experts for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration examined the drug phenylephrine. The drug is in many medicines that treat nasal congestion, a condition also known as a stuffy nose. The medicines include … [Read more...] about Experts Say a Common Cold Medicine Is Ineffective

– Manuscript – In 2017, a workplace accident resulted in Phil Durst losing sight in his left eye. He experienced severe pain from the incident which left him unable to tolerate light. He also experienced severe headaches four or five times a day. Then he underwent an experimental operation that aims to treat severe injuries in one eye with stem cells from the other … [Read more...] about Experimental Treatment Promises to Heal Some Eye Injuries