2023-06-12 How to Plant Flowers in a Container
In her latest gardening story, Jessica Damiano tells of going to a gardening store in search of only one plant. The store did not have the plant that the Associated…
2023-06-05 Some Americans Want Fewer Grass Lawns
The area in front of Janet and Jeffrey Crouch’s house in Columbia, Maryland, does not look usual for their neighborhood. That is because the Crouches do not have a grass…
2023-05-31 Sweden Close to Becoming ‘Smoke Free’ Country
Sweden is getting close to becoming the first “smoke-free” country in the European Union (EU). The country of 10.5 million people has had the lowest percentage of smokers in the…
2023-05-29 Tips for Growing Herbs, No Garden Necessary
Herbs are among the easiest plants you can grow. They only need sunlight, water, and well-draining soil with a neutral pH. You do not even need a garden. Many herbs,…
2023-05-29 How WHO Could Deal with Future Pandemics
Officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) are negotiating new rules for dealing with pandemics. The U.N. health agency’s 194 member countries have set a target date of May 2024…
2023-05-27 Swimmers Worry about Shark Attacks, Experts Say They Are Rare
Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have raised an age-old summer question for beachgoers — is it safe to go in the…
2023-05-23 Study: Skin Treatment Might Reduce Severe Reactions to Peanuts
An experimental skin treatment might help young children who have strong reactions to peanuts. The new skin patch is designed to train the body to deal with the food allergy.…
2023-05-22 For Healthy Plants, Test Your Garden’s Soil
Healthy plants are the most important part of a growing garden. And one of the best ways to keep plants healthy is to make sure the soil’s chemical pH level…
2023-05-21 ‘Harden Off’ Plants Before Placing Them Outside
The month of May is the best planting time in many areas in the northern half of the world. Many gardeners are visiting garden centers now to buy plants. Those…
2023-05-19 Doctors Report Success Using Radiation to Treat Irregular Heartbeat
American researchers have reported some success using radiation to treat patients experiencing irregular heartbeats. The highly experimental treatment has only been tried on a small number of patients. But doctors…
2023-05-15 Scientists Release New Accounting of Human Genome
Scientists recently released a new accounting of the human genome. The research effort included information from people from around the world and could help ongoing efforts to identify genetic causes…
2023-05-10 Babies Born in Britain Using Genetic Material from Three People
For the first time, a new process that uses the genetic material of three people has resulted in the birth of several babies in Britain. The experimental process has been…
2023-05-08 US to End Last Remaining COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
The administration of President Joe Biden says it will end most remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements on May 11. That date was chosen in February by the U.S. Department of…
2023-05-08 Top US Government Doctor Declares Loneliness a Big Health Problem
America’s top spokesperson on public health, the U.S. surgeon general, recently said loneliness is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Dr. Vivek Murthy said loneliness costs the health…
2023-05-01 Plant a Tree That Will Last for Many Years
This time of year, in the U.S., many people are thinking about their gardens and getting their land ready for warmer weather. Some people are thinking about planting flowers. Others…