Q&A: How Krista Tippett finds goodness in the world (even during election...
Krista Tippett is the host of NPR's "On Being." Her new book, "Becoming Wise," was released April 5.
View ArticleThe list of cancers being taken down by immunotherapy keeps growing [video]
New immunotherapy drugs are showing significant and extended effectiveness against a broadening range of cancers, including rare and intractable tumors often caused by viruses. The drugs help the...
View ArticleHere's why salt tastes so good, yet too much salt tastes so bad
Salt is necessary for the human body, and our brains are hardwired to crave it. But dump a whole salt shaker onto your pork chop, and your dinner is ruined — so there's something else going on in our...
View ArticleBalancing Act: Juicebox app picks up where sex ed classes leave off
When Brianna Rader surveyed teens and young adults on where they learned about sex, the top three answers were friends, Google and movies. All of which shaped her new creation: Juicebox, a free app...
View ArticleHow much money it takes to live comfortably in the 50 biggest US cities
See how much money you'd need to earn to live comfortably, before taxes, in the biggest cities across the U.S. The cities are listed in order of population from smallest to largest.
View ArticleBreaking Bread: Relationship with potted lemon tree sours as it struggles
Years ago, an acquaintance gifted me with a lemon tree — the patio variety.Because I was living in northeastern Ohio, however, the weather forced it to become an indoor plant.I tried to study up on the...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Garlic scapes are flower bulbs’ green shoots
Q: What are garlic scapes?— A.M., Columbus, OhioA: Garlic scapes, which sprout in the spring, are the green flower-bulb shoots of the garlic plant.Farmers typically remove them to allow energy to flow...
View ArticleUSDA tips for reducing food waste and preventing illness
As Earth Day approaches, did you know USDA has an app that can help you save money and help the environment? Or that there are some simple steps you can take in the kitchen to help you serve safer...
View ArticleThree things to do
A rodeo, family fair and exploration day are what's on tap this week in Ascension.
View ArticleWhy you don't need to spend money on a fancy wine opener
For some reason, companies think they can make better: the corkscrew. But do you really need any of the sequels out there?
View Article8 tips to ensure your kids' safety online
You love them. So help keep them safe. Here are some solid tips you can use to help keep your kids safe while online.
View Article11 signs of cancer that people tend to ignore
It is known that cancer, in any of its forms, is a disease that has claimed many, many lives. Since it is important to consider and count some things as possible early warning signs of cancer, I want...
View ArticleKeep it, scrap it or cook it: What to do with old food
How do you know whether a food is salvageable or spoiled, whether to keep it or toss it? Here's a primer, along with some simple ways to keep food waste to a minimum.
View Article11 home trends that are so over [video]
Here is a simple list of what's not hot in home decor.
View ArticleReligion News: Pope offers asylum for 12 Syrian refugees
WEEK IN RELIGIONIn an effort to highlight the European migrant crisis, Pope Francis invited three Syrian migrant families to return to Italy with him during his visit to the Greek Island of Lesbos on...
View ArticleSeason Stepp: Easy ways to keep strawberries fresh for summer recipes
Strawberry season is freshly (and juicily) upon us! Take advantage of their abundance while you can.To keep strawberries fresh in your refrigerator, store the berries between layers of paper towels in...
View ArticleKeith’s Chronicles: To lose the weight, kick the soda and fast food
For most of my friends and family, this statement may be a surprise: I don't know the last time I had Mountain Dew.For the rest of you, let me step back a few years. When I graduated college, I was...
View ArticleBook Notes: Why we cling to our stuff
When journalist and author Alison Stewart cleaned out her family's basement after the death of both parents, she found herself up to her neck in stuff. The daunting task, undertaken by Stewart, her...
View Article'Strings Attached' auditions
Auditions for the upcoming musical comedy, Strings Attached will be held on April 23 from noon to 5 p.m. at Center Stage Performing Arts Academy, 39318 La. 74, Gonzales. Callbacks will be held April 24...
View ArticleMcDonald's is making a big change
McDonald's is testing some big changes to its core menu item: the Big Mac.
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