As the end of summer approaches, mosquitoes and ticks are the last to call it “quits” for the season.  In fact, both are still quite active and will be until the first sustained frost (3 days or more) ...

People have become very wary about chemicals in the products they use.  Understandably, as chemical use should be employed with caution and education.  However, there are times when using chemicals ca ...

As you start your spring cleaning, don’t even consider dumping unwanted household products down roadside drains.  Roadside drains are called catch basins or storm sewers.  You may think that these dra ...

Fishing season is open!  Fish is a good, low-fat, and economical source of protein.  Many healthy heart programs recommend eating more fish meals due to the effect of fish oils.  Other nutrients such ...

  This health column has appeared in various publications over the past 30 years.  Each column tries to focus on an issue related to prevention of health issues and promotes information on how to ...

  Have you noticed more marketing for “clean food”?  Upon first seeing a commercial promising clean food by year’s end, the question came to mind, “Is the food we have been eating dirty?”  Along ...

Radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally-occurring radioactive gas that may threaten health when it is present high concentrations.  It is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.  Any home i ...