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Kids ages 5 to 11 can now be vaccinated against COVID-19 following the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use auth

What Is a Spigot Bearing?

A faulty spigot bearing can cause expensive damage to the car's transmission. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Coms

At my hospital, over 95% of COVID-19 patients share one thing in common: They’re unvaccinated

The Conversation is running a series of dispatches from clinicians and researchers operating on the front lines of the c

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How to Make & Preserve Homemade Peach Jam

Get ready for a blast of summer when you open up a jar of homemade peach jam you made yourself. Full of the vibrant flav

Mini Deep Dish Pizza Muffins Recipe

Although pizza is a fan favorite, its more of an entrée than an appetizer. But thanks to this mini deep dish pizza muffi

Remote learning isn't new: Radio instruction in the 1937 polio epidemic

A UNICEF survey found that 94% of countries implemented some form of remote learning when COVID-19 closed schools last s

How to Change a Gas Fireplace to Electric

Things You'll Need Electric fireplace insertGroove joint pliers or wrenchPipe wrenchScrewdriverPipe sealing tapeSafety c

Preventing Suicide While Protecting Gun Rights

"Haley Lillibridge, 25, answers the phone at CrisisLink, a suicide and crisis prevention hotline in Arlington, Virginia,

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Where exactly do they store pets on a plane?

"Not every pet makes its way aboard a flight as checked luggage. Emily the cat, seen here, disappeared in late 2004, onl

All About Pet Shipping

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Bird-Care Tips

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Nutrition Content Questions

"Learn the answers to common nutritional questions, including food labeling questions.©U.S.D.A.Good nutrition is essenti

How can eating breakfast help you lose weight?

"Fresh fruit is a healthy, high-fiber breakfast food. See more pictures of fruit.©iStockphoto.com/perkmeupYour usual bre

Why do children have a sweet tooth?

"A child with a raging sweet tooth can't pass up a colorful lollipop. See more candy pictures.Digital Vision/Getty Image

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pull-Apart Sliders Recipe

These chicken bacon ranch pull-apart sliders are hard to resist. Simply stuff dinner rolls with chicken, bacon, cheese a

Can You Really Start Your Own Bank?

"Banks may seem like big, scary, impersonal behemoths, but the truth is that anybody can start one. All it requires is a

ADA Refrigerator Requirements

All types of refrigerator designs, including freezer-on-top, can qualify under ADA. Image Credit: PhotoObjects

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BLT Macaroni Salad Recipe

Macaroni salad is a party staple, whether youre hosting a potluck or a summer barbecue. Luckily, its also extremely easy

Southern Squash Casserole Recipe

I firmly believe this dish is responsible for at least half the backyard squash gardens in the United States. Its creamy

Everything Bagel Breakfast Strata Recipe

Nothing says "flavor" like an everything bagel. But instead of spreading on some cream cheese and calling it a day, why

Homemade Zucchini Cobbler Recipe

What do you do when one of the most prolific players in your garden game becomes unmanageable? It happens to all of us w

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What Causes Ashy Skin?

"Although it shows up more on darker skin, ashy skin can affect people of all ethnicities. LaylaBird/Getty ImagesIf your

Garlic Butter Cod Recipe

Ready in about 15 minutes, this garlic butter cod recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Its also deliciously v

Where exactly do they store pets on a plane?

"Not every pet makes its way aboard a flight as checked luggage. Emily the cat, seen here, disappeared in late 2004, onl

How to Make an Old-Fashioned

The Old Fashioned perfectly typifies the essence of the cocktail. Its made up of four simple ingredients which have been

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Tips to Get the Whole Family Moving at Home

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Ease Into Education

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Safety Steps for Spooky Fun

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Smart Start: Savvy tips to kick off a new school year

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Create a Family-Friendly ‘Staycation’ : 5 ways to fill your home with happiness

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Mini Deep Dish Pizza Muffins Recipe

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8 simple strategies to fuel your body during a pandemic

People eat for many reasons – pleasure, emotional release, boredom or to connect with others. And then there is eating d

House Exterior Trim Terminology

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MIS-C is a rare but dangerous illness striking children weeks after they get COVID-19 – here's what we know about it

While most children who get COVID-19 develop little more than a mild illness, several hundred have ended up in hospital

What to Do When a Friend Owes You Money

"It's so annoying to have to repeatedly ask people for money they owe you. Carlina Teteris/Getty ImagesIt's a conundrum

15 Common Home Pests & How to Get Rid of Them Naturally

Bugs are bad. Nobody really likes them, but we do share the planet together. So most of us settle for keeping the insect

5 Signs a Date Went Badly

"This is a really bad start.iStockphoto/ThinkstockDating can be unpredictable. It's not unlike selling a car: You wonder