Author: Staff
Docs say cinnamon challenge risky
Mary Poppins said a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. But what about a spoonful of cinnamon? That, apparently, helps create coughing fits, “dragon breath” and a web sensation. YouTube […]
Point for the veggie-eaters
I haven’t eaten red meat since I was about 12 years old. Turns out, it may be extending the length of my life. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health […]
Taco Bell introduces Dorito taco
First, there was a burrito with spicy Frito chips in it. And now this: On Wednesday, Taco Bell rolled out the Doritos Locos Tacos. The new taco has all the fixins […]
Mandated ultrasounds
Virginia is now the eighth state to require women to undergo an ultrasound before having an abortion. Gov. Bob McDonnell signed the controversial bill into law Wednesday afternoon. The bill goes […]
Graphic cigarette warning label debate
The warning labels with images of rotten teeth and diseased lungs have been controversial since the beginning. Last year, the Food & Drug Administration rolled nine new cigarette warning labels and […]
Disney’s obesity trouble
When the mecca of amusement parks for kids decided to get involved in the effort to curb childhood obesity it never expected to get in big fat trouble. Last month, Walt […]
Disney's obesity trouble
When the mecca of amusement parks for kids decided to get involved in the effort to curb childhood obesity it never expected to get in big fat trouble. Last month, Walt […]
Teens mix marijuana, driving
Marijuana is becoming more and more widely accepted by teens, including those who get behind the wheel. Liberty Mutual and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) conducted a survey about teenagers’ attitudes […]
Tooth Fairy payout
A new survey by Delta Dental revealed just how generous the Tooth Fairy is these days. According to The Original Tooth Fairy Poll, the average gift from the Tooth Fairy in […]
Half marathon double-booking
One of my Twitter followers posed an interesting question recently. From @DanMonaghanJr: we have very few half marathon races in Clark County and Lacamas & Harvest Days are on the same […]