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Snausages Sled Race Lets the Dogs Mush

Snausages dog treats held their first Snausages Man Sled Race recently in snowy Anchorage, Alaska. Four teams of people pulled sleds with dogs as the mushers. The teams raced across a frozen pond for the pet charity of their choice. … More »

Sororities and Eating Disorders

Women who participate in sororities may be more likely to judge their bodies differently than women who don’t belong to a sorority. Northwestern University student Ashley Marie Rolnik chose the topic for her senior honors thesis. She believes that female … More »

Extraordinary Room Service for Pets

If you think you’ve spoiled your pet, perhaps not. Have you ever ordered osetra caviar with hard poached eggs with the hefty tag of $98 for your pet’s room service? Most of us haven’t, but pet-friendly hotels have been putting … More »

Do You Observe Earth Day?

Some people who practice an eco-friendly lifestyle scoff at the idea of Earth Day. Some say the idea is outdated and we need earth day each day. Others just don’t like all the climate change critics who crank up their … More »

Review: Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy

Italian food is my favorite to eat! So, of course, a book like Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes (Knopf, October 2009) is a wonderful read for me, as you may imagine if … More »

Healthy Stuff Inside the Supermarket

I have two fun items to share: how lighting does some spinach good at the store AND a new chocolate milk that’s good for you. I know – pairing spinach and chocolate milk, what am I thinking? First, scientists have … More »

Airline Recycling Report Card

Last month, Green America gave marks to popular airlines. And it wasn’t so pretty. Green America’s report, “What Goes Up Must Go Down: The Sorry State of Recycling in the Airline Industry,” was published by their consumer watchdog website, Responsible … More »

Tackling Raw Oyster Myths

Raw oysters may be contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus, which could make their consumption life threatening. People with liver disease, a weakened immune system or diabetes may be more likely to die as a result of eating contaminated raw oysters. According … More »

DVT Awareness Month Q & A

DVT can happen to anyone, even the young and physically fit. March is deep-vein thrombosis awareness month (DVT). DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, often in the legs. DVT is especially dangerous since a complication … More »

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Breakaway Collars

Sad things, like strangulation or injury, happen when kitties get their collars caught on something and can’t be released. Collars are great for identifying lost pets, but make sure they’re safe for your pet also. Particularly if you let your … More »

Cataracts May Increase with HRT

If you pay attention to a new study, HRT isn’t looking good. A possible risk of taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is cataracts. Study results, reported in the March issue of Ophthalmology, reveal that women who used HRT had significantly … More »

Obesity Elevates Cancer Risk

While we’re concerned about weight to avoid the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, there’s another problem with being overweight. Researchers say that obese people have around a 1.5-fold increase in risk of cancer overall. That may equate … More »

Docs Who Give up, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Don’t fail to treat chronic fatigue syndrome was the message from doctors to doctors in a recent article in the British Medical Journal. The three senior doctors writing the article argued that an “air of defeatism” among doctors regarding chronic … More »

Quinine May Work, But Has Side Effects

Quinine, used to treat muscle cramps, was once sold over the counter, but now is only available with a prescription in the US. It’s also included in small amounts in tonic water. However, the amount isn’t enough for a therapeutic … More »

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