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You may want to think twice before letting your dog jump in leaves this fall The autumn air is turning crisp and cooler temperatures can make it easier for dogs to spend more time outside with their owners. But you might want to think twice about letting your dog jump into that big pile of

What is elderberry good for? Dietitians weigh in. Elderberry is a dark purple berry rich in fiber and antioxidants. Elderberry has long been used in some cultures to help relieve cold and flu symptoms, and in recent years, elderberry supplements touting similar benefits have grown in popularity, according to the National Center for Complementary and

Why do dogs sleep so much? Understanding your pet's sleep schedule The Mayo Clinic recommends that adults get seven or more hours of sleep per night. Worried you're not hitting that number? You may have some unexpected company. Other mammals like giraffes and horses sleep, on average, between three and 4.5 hours each day, the University

What is a detox? Here's why you may want to think twice before trying one. Supplements and diets marketed as “detoxes” claim to rid your body of harmful toxins, helping you to lose weight, feel less tired and gain more energy.  Trying a detox or cleanse may appear to be the solution to a variety

'Dream come true:' New Yorker flies over 18 hours just to see Moo Deng in Thailand Molly Swindall traveled over 8,000 miles to Thailand just to see Moo Deng, a cute baby hippo that the internet has fallen for. Once she saw Moo Deng, Swindall had to fly right back home. One Swiftie has gone

Watch 3-month-old baby tap out tearful Airman uncle during their emotional first meeting Kobi May’s Air Force graduation became the backdrop to an unforgettable first meeting between the newly minted Airman and his newborn niece. The magical moment happened at his tap out ceremony at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, where Kobi

Aphrodisiacs are known for improving sex drive. But do they actually work? When in a committed relationship, most of us have experienced times of diminished sex drive. Such instances may occur when work or school demands and stress are too high, when we're feeling under the weather, when we don't feel as attractive or desirable as

Watch Layla the bat dog retrieve her last bat after 6 years of service A beloved bat dog's last appearance had the home crowd cheering like they'd just seen a home run. 13-year-old Layla the bat dog has been retrieving bats for the Clearwater Threshold baseball team for six years. But all good things come to

Watch a sailor's tears at a surprise welcome home from her dad A hard-working dad sprung a super surprise on his Navy daughter on her return from deployment. When Madison Meany, an E-4 in the Navy, was back on U.S. soil earlier in the year, her dad, Johnny Meany, was unable to visit from Atlanta

What is the birthstone for October? Hint: There's actually two. Calling all October birthdays: your month has arrived! If you're searching for birthday gift for a loved one, you might want to consider something related to October's birthstone. Beyond flowers and Zodiac signs, each month is also represented by at least one gemstone. For instance, September has the

What is gabapentin? Here's why it's so controversial. Many of the prescription drugs that are commonly abused or misused are brands most people have heard of. Painkillers, also known as opioids, are the most frequently abused ones, per data from the New York State Department of Health. These include morphine, codeine, oxycodone and hydrocodone, with brand

Storm tracker: National Hurricane Center tracking Tropical Depression Joyce, 4 other systems Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center are tracking five systems in the Atlantic Ocean, including one tropical storm and two tropical depressions. However, the system most likely to affect the United States was located in the Western Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico