Breastfeeding may lower a new mom's risk for heart disease
June 22, 2017, 11:35 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Years after giving birth, moms who breastfed had a lower risk for hardening of the arteries, an early warning sign for heart attack and stroke.
Why kids benefit from a summer to-do list
May 26, 2017, 11:51 a.m. by Angela Nelson
Checklists about daily chores and activities can cut down on boredom and still leave room for plenty of fun.
Wanted: Cat cuddler for Dublin vet
May 25, 2017, 4:24 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Excuse me while I go purchase a plane ticket to Ireland.
Man bequeaths $275K to small shelter in B.C. — and it's going to change pets' lives
May 25, 2017, 1:35 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The endowment will cover vet bills and enrichment and help low-income pet owners.
Mom helps her quadriplegic son earn his MBA and earns a surprise MBA for herself
May 25, 2017, 9:04 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Judy O'Connor attended every class with her son so that she could help him take notes and tests.
How to keep scratch-happy cats off furniture
May 24, 2017, 4:12 p.m. by Laura Moss
If your feline friend is shredding the couch, here's how to get the clawing under control.
'Rat Cafe' to open in San Francisco with live rats scurrying around
May 23, 2017, 7:57 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
You've heard of cat cafes, but this might be taking things too far...
73 percent of sunscreens don't work
May 23, 2017, 12:01 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
The Environmental Working Group's 11th annual sunscreen guide rates the safety and efficacy of more than 1,400 products.
Baby emu tests limits of basset hound's patience
May 22, 2017, 3:43 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Emu would just like a playful friend.
15 priceless pet reactions to the new puppy
May 22, 2017, 11:31 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Sure, you're excited about the new addition, but what about your other pets?
15 hilarious sunscreen fails
May 20, 2017, 10:30 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Bonus: Tips for applying sunscreen to avoid your own epic fail.
Pit bull on 'death row' at shelter gets new life as police dog
May 19, 2017, 2:42 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
Leonard recently became Ohio's first ever pit bull K-9.
The gross truth about your pool water
May 19, 2017, 9:53 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Let's put it this way — it's not the chlorine that's making you queasy.
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
