Every year, the influenza virus causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and thousands or sometimes tens of thousands of deaths. While not 100 percent effective, the flu shot remains the first and best protection against the influenza virus.
Driving to Yellowstone National Park can result in a pretty long road trip. For families looking to give kids a chance to get out, play and stretch along the way, the “Real Pirates” exhibit at the Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls and the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana, are two options.
Canary palms are susceptible to a disease called Fusarium that can contaminate the soil in the planting hole and prevent you from planting a new one in that spot.
If you’re a regular here, then you know dystopia movies are hobby of mine. “The Purge” popped up on my television the other day. Never saw it in the theater, so I gave it a look.
Even high school athletes know how important endurance is to athletic success. So it’s probably not surprising that high school athletes nationally smoke cigarettes and cigars at a lower rate than high school students who aren’t athletes.
With the next few months packed with various holidays, teeth are likely to be bombarded by sugary foods and drinks, which can wreak havoc on our smiles.
A number of Southern Nevada restaurants have announced promotions to raise money for breast-cancer research during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So here’s yet another opportunity — actually, 10 opportunities — to do good while eating well:
Children do need to learn from their own experiences. But children also need to be protected to an appropriate extent.
There are definitely things I am glad I did before I crossed the line into my 30s. Some are lessons and some are experiences that helped shaped me into who I am today.
Bishop Susan Provost’s road to bishop started with an upbringing in the Roman Catholic Church.
