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A homegrown catnip lotion has proven “just as effective as Deet” as a mosquito repellant in trials carried out in Uganda.Catnip, or Nepeta cataria, is a common herb from the mint family. The chemical in the plant that causes feline…

The use of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss has been increasing. Researchers continue to examine how GLP-1s might affect a person's health beyond type 2 diabetes management and weight loss. A new study found a…

The San Diego-area home where Dr. Seuss penned many of his famous children’s books has found new owners with ties to the literary world after the property went on the market for $10 million earlier this year. The nearly…

Bumblebees can use tools to solve a problem, according to experiments that demonstrate their remarkably advanced cognitive abilities.The bees were given an adapted version of an experiment that, 100 years ago, first demonstrated…

BAY CITY, MI – The familiar face who scooped and made the community’s favorite homemade ice cream for years has opened his own shop.Dan Maciag owns The Polar Lab, located inside the City Market, 401 Center Ave. Maciag is the one who made…

MINNEAPOLIS — Craving a crepe this Friday? Gia in Minneapolis has a menu of Italian-inspired foods to offer.  The restaurant offers pasta, salads, drinks and desserts in southwest Minneapolis. There is patio seating…

We know that too much booze is bad for us, but a new study reveals that even a low level of alcohol intake could damage the brain.A team of researchers from the US linked higher levels of drinking to reduced brain perfusion (blood…

People with red hair who have put up with teasing or “fiery” stereotypes may be pleased to learn that they appear to be winners from an evolutionary perspective. A large genetics study has revealed that, in Europe, the gene for red hair…

Amazon's Big Spring Sale ended yesterday, but there still many live deals that are perfect for spring break trips, Easter baskets and every day. I've found plenty of tech accessories and home gadgets that make inexpensive upgrades but…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s campaign pledge to freeze rents for tenants in about 1 million regulated apartments got a lift Thursday, as newly released city data showed landlords faring quite well financially – but with several notable…