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Your child's vaccines: What you need to know about catching up during the COVID-19 pandemic

This spring, after stay-at-home orders were announced and schools shut down across the nation, many families stopped goi

Gun violence soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study finds – but the reasons why are complex

CC BY-NDIn a new study, we found that the overall U.S. gun violence rate rose by 30% during the first year of the COVID-

10 Things You Can Actually Clean in Your Dishwasher

Your dishwasher is more versatile than you might think. Some people even cook fish in them, though dishwasher salmon mig

How to Make Homemade Baby Food: 27 Tips, Hacks, and Recipes

You’ve probably heard a lot about the benefits of making fresh food for your baby. If you’ve been wondering how to make

Types of Pistachios

Kerman trees produce the most popularly cultivated variety of pistachio nut in the United States. The pistach

'I thought I could wait this out': Fearing coronavirus, patients delayed hospital visits, putting health and lives at risk

“Where have all the patients gone?” That’s what doctors in our West Virginia University hospitals began asking as the co

9 Ridiculously Simple and Stylish No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

While carving pumpkins is a Halloween tradition many of us enjoy, it can get pretty darn messy and its not everyones cup

3 Delicious Homemade Daiquiri Recipes: Peach, Mango & Raspberry

This summer, treat yourself with these frozen daiquiri recipes. Each drink calls for real fruit, lime juice and white ru

42 Spooktacular Halloween Party Ideas for Kids Of All Ages

If youre looking for Halloween party ideas for kids, tweens, or teens, this post has tons of ideas to inspire you. From

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Dog Bowls Are Breeding Grounds For Bacteria

"Changing your dog's water bowl from plastic to stainless steel can help reduce the bacteria that can colonize on the bo

ThunderShirt Helps Fido Face Fear

"Jonesie the pooch sleeps through a storm in her ThunderShirt brand anxiety-reducing jacket. Teresa Crowder/HowStuffWo

Support Small Business: 6 ways to help businesses in your community thrive

Support Small Business: 6 ways to help businesses in your community thriveSmall business owners faced the challenges of the past couple of years head-on. Nearly all re-evaluated their operations to ac

4 Creative Painting Ideas for the Home

"Wabi-sabi is a set of ancient Japanese principles that center on celebrating and finding beauty in the imperfect and un

Writing a Winning College Essay: Tips for letting your story shine through

Writing a Winning College Essay: Tips for letting your story shine throughTips for letting your story shine throughFor the more than 2 million students applying to colleges and universities, the task

What if I ate only peanut butter for the rest of my life?

"Food contains the components found above. You need all of them to stay alive.While peanut butter does offer quite a lot

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Homemade Cranberry Pepper Jam Recipe

Make the holidays extra sweet with an unforgettable flavor combination. This homemade jam brings out the cheerfulness of

Can people vaccinated against COVID-19 still spread the coronavirus?

Takeaways:Vaccines can be great at preventing you from getting sick, while at the same time not necessarily stopping you

How to Be a Calm Parent: 7 Positive Parenting Techniques to Try

If you’re looking for simple, effective, and actionable tips to help you figure out how to be a calm parent on even your

10 Easy & Delicious Bread Recipes to Try (If You’re Tired of Banana Bread)

Spending more time at home means more opportunity for many of us to take up new skills, including baking. Banana bread h

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How to Make Chili’s Queso Dip Tutorial

Queso dip is a universal crowd pleaser! While everyone has their favorite queso dip recipe, there are few that surpass t

Delicious French Cheese Puffs Recipe

These French cheese puffs or gougères are savory morsels of deliciousness! They are filled with cheese and herbs, have c

Homemade Honeydew Sorbet Recipe

This honeydew sorbet is unique in that it not only cools you off from the summer heat, but its also way more healthy tha

How Much Butter Is in Peanut Butter?

"Just because we call it peanut butter, does that mean it's chock-full of actual butter? carlosgaw/Getty ImagesHow lucky

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30 Simple and Delicious Healthy Lasagna Recipes for Weight Loss

There’s something about lasagna that instantly makes your mouth water. A luscious, creamy mix of ricotta, meat and sauce

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Understanding the Connection Between AFib and Stroke

Understanding the Connection Between AFib and StrokeIn 2020, more than 795,000 people in the United States will experience a stroke, according to a report from the American Heart Association, and near

New treatments for COVID-19 may stave off the worst effects of the virus

Even with three highly effective vaccines available in abundance throughout the country, the delta variant of SARS-CoV-2

Chicken Gyros With Fresh Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

If youre looking for a flavorful meal thats both healthy and delicious, try these homemade chicken gyros. From the cream

How to Close Off the Top of a Staircase

Things You'll Need Tape measure2-by-4-inch boardsChop saw3-inch wood screwsDrywallDrywall knife1-inch drywall screwsElec

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Dangerous bacteria is showing up in school water systems, reminding all buildings closed for COVID-19 to check the pipes

As schools cautiously reopen for the fall semester, several have discovered potentially harmful bacteria in their water

10 Shoe Cleaning Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

It doesnt matter how crisp and perfect your outfit is. If your shoes are dingy and scuffed, thats all youll notice in a

How to Use Polyblend Ceramic-Tile Caulking

Things You'll Need WaterSoapCloth or spongeCaulkCaulking gunScissorsSoft, dry cloth Polyblend tile caulk fits in

Death rates have fallen by 18% for hospitalized COVID–19 patients as treatments improve

CC BY-NDTwo large recent studies show that people hospitalized for COVID-19 in March were more than three times as likel

Mix & Match Savory Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

If you like to host parties and potlucks, you know what its like to feed a crowd. One guest likes this but not that. The

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23 Pinecone Crafts and Experiments for All Ages and Stages

Pinecones tend to fall in the late fall and early winter months and are often used to make beautiful centerpieces, wreat

How to Make a Reclaimed Wood Card & Photo Display

November is a favorite time of year at our house. It signifies the holidays, a time when we both enjoy sending out and r

Fewer diabetes patients are picking up their insulin prescriptions – another way the pandemic has delayed health care for many

The pandemic has made it harder for diabetes patients to receive the ongoing care they need.Maskot/Maskot via Getty Imag

Cradle Cap 101: 3 Natural Cradle Cap Remedies that Work

If you notice white and/or yellow scales on your babys scalp, dont panic. Cradle cap is very common in newborn babies, a

Are You Codependent or Do You Just Have Regular Emotional Needs? How to Spot the Difference

I have to admit: I’m often pretty codependent in my relationships. Sometimes I’ll decide to not speak up about something

10 Clothes Cleaning Hacks Using Vinegar

1 of 11 Wash Clothes in Vinegar Vinegar is by far one of the best cleaners that you can use

44 Flourless and Fabulous Gluten-Free Cookies You’ll Love

Contrary to popular belief, following a gluten-free diet doesnt mean you have to miss out on delicious treats and desser