Kids these days are drawing quite the bad rap.  We’ve all heard the familiar complaints, they’re always on those darn phones, they just don’t pay attention and where oh where is the respect?  Though, perhaps it’s time to cut the kids some slack and examine the root issues. Truth is, the foundation for developing well-adjusted …

In the animal kingdom, certain behaviors are instinctual and natural. Polar bears thrive in the cold of the Arctic, sloths move slowly through the trees, and orcas live in the ocean. Similarly, human babies are biologically designed to sleep close to their mothers. This isn’t a matter of opinion—it’s simply a fact based on biology …

Are you interested in getting fit, but at a loss for where to start? Well, you’re in the right place! You don’t need a gym or equipment of any sort to start on the road to better health. All you need is a willingness to challenge yourself, and the desire to stick with it.  A …

This super easy Egg Casserole Recipe without Bread (with Bacon or Sausage) is a scrumptious, healthy and hearty breakfast your whole family will love. Featuring a savory protein packed egg and cheese filling, this recipe makes the perfect make-ahead breakfast for those hectic weekday mornings. Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe Breakfast casserole recipes are always a …

Your pantry may be bare at home, and your grocery store shelves may be empty, but Florida farms are having the opposite problem. There are many Florida farms with too much produce and no place to sell it. But now, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is offering to solve both problems …

People tend to enjoy owning pets of various kinds. Some people like dogs and cats while others lean towards much bigger friends: horses. Studies are done all the time to determine the benefits of owning different kinds of pets, such as a recent study that was just completed in Western North Carolina, Northern Virginia, and …

Dear Reader: These are extraordinary times we’re living in, and while we’ve always got an eye toward health and wellness, sometimes it’s not just about calories and fat grams. Self-care might look like an over-the-top carpet picnic in the living room, or sweet treats that aren’t normally a part of your diet. We believe that …

Root canal is a commonly performed procedure in most adults. But is it a wise one? Dr. Robert Kulacz, a dentist, has spent a significant portion of his professional career trying to answer this question. What he discovered profoundly changed his life, and led him to write a book about his findings called, The Toxic Tooth: How …

A tiny laser is being tested inside blood vessels as part of an unusual attempt to tackle pancreatic tumors that surgeons cannot safely remove. The first-in-human clinical trial at UCI Health is investigating whether light-activated treatment can destroy tumor tissue wrapped around major abdominal arteries and potentially make surgery possible. Early results from six patients …

A three-year-old boy with metastatic liver cancer had already endured chemotherapy, major surgery and multiple attempts to remove tumors when doctors turned to an experimental immune-cell therapy. His cancer had returned despite aggressive treatment, leaving researchers with a difficult case and few conventional options. Then came an extraordinary result. After two outpatient infusions of genetically …

The human brain remains one of the most enigmatic organs, even in today’s age of scientific breakthroughs. Hidden within its intricate networks is the pineal gland, a small yet crucial component often referred to as the “third eye.” Recent discoveries, however, are revealing its deeper significance. Alarmingly, there seems to be a compelling link between …

Six days before Tucker Budzyn died, his owner had given millions of people a reason to believe the beloved golden retriever might pull through. Tucker had lymphoma, but his chemotherapy appeared to be working, and after just one week of treatment, he had already reached partial remission. Then everything changed almost overnight. On September 5, …