Can Pecans Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease?
The National Pecan Shellers Association (NPSA) believes that pecans can help reduce the risk of heart disease and lower cholesterol levels. It says pecans contain more antioxidants than any other…
How Walnuts May Boost Your Memory
Do you recall what you ate for breakfast today or dinner last night? According to new research, you may have a better chance of remembering if you include walnuts. Recent…
Celebs Attend Butterfly Gala to Combat Lupus
Leaders from fashion, entertainment, and media were among the nearly 700 guests who stepped up to support the millions of individuals around the world affected by lupus during the second…
Teens and STDs: What Parents Need to Know
Chlamydia. HPV. Herpes. Gonorrhea. They’re not easy topics to bring up with your teen, but sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates are rising among adolescents. Nearly half of all new STD…
Restoring Memory with the Flip of a Switch
Scientists claim that they have developed a way to turn memories on and off—literally with the flip of a switch. Using an electronic system that duplicates the neural signals associated…
Giant AIDS Ribbon on the 30th Year of Disease
For the first time ever, a massive red ribbon appears on the side of Twin Peaks to mark the 30th anniversary of the first reported cases of AIDS in the…