Pledge to be a force of nature

Are you a force of nature? The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration want to help you ...

Make a Citrus Table Runner Spring 2013 Ideas

Layer Ultrasuede circles and triangles to create a refreshing table runner. Using two shades each of yellow and green suede, cut circles, tr...

Glucagon, Dietary Protein, and Low-Carbohydrate Diets

Glucagon is a hormone that plays an important role in blood glucose control.  Like insulin, it's secreted by the pancreas, though it...

National Public Health Week

It’s National Public Health Week. This year’s theme is “Public Heath is ROI: Save Lives, Save Money.” The American Public Health Association...

Are Animal Crackers Paleo?

Warning -- Satire -- April Fool's Post Every child loves animal crackers, those sweet and crunchy animal-shaped biscuits.  But are they ...

RF FOR RENAL CANCER

Elderly patients with renal cancer and patients with comorbidities who are poor candidates for surgery do well after treatment with percutan...

Food Reward Friday

This week's "lucky" winner... milkshakes! Read more »

Neuronal Control of Appetite, Metabolism and Weight

Last week, I attended a Keystone conference, "Neuronal Control of Appetite, Metabolism and Weight", in Banff.  Keystone conference...

Flood safety awareness: What to do to get ready

Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA True or false? Floods only happen during hurricanes and in places close to sea level. Answer: False. The truth is tha...