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Science by a Scientist: Hydration Matters
Dihydrogen monoxide, otherwise known as water, is magical stuff. Seriously! Take it from a scientist. Over half your body weight is water. The Medicine If you don't drink enough water: You'll experience headaches and fatigue. You may suffer from a chronic cough and...
Science by a Scientist: Vaccines
I recently touched on our amazingly army-like immune system. But we were left with some questions. What if the immune system has never ‘seen’ an invader before? Can it fight it off in time? The answer is…maybe. Think about the length of time it takes you to get over a...
Science by a Scientist: Our Immune System
Vaccination misinformation. How's a layperson supposed to distinguish between the conflicting voices? Parent’s heads could spin right off, with one party saying vaccination could lead to autism and another claiming not getting a shot could lead to death! What's the...
Stumbling Stones
Memorial Stones World War II ended 60 years ago. These children were murdered in 1944. They hadn't done anything deserving of this fate--they were innocent children who happened to be Jewish. Some of them have family members who remember them. For others, everyone who...
Science by a Scientist: Hearing Aid Scam
Soon after we got married, I sent my husband for a hearing test. He couldn't hear me say, "Could you change the baby--he's poopy!" Strangely, his hearing was found to be perfect. The mystery was never solved. Fast forward about 40 years. My sweet Richard no longer...
Science by a Scientist: On Digestion
My youngest grandson delights in telling me that food goes into his mouth, down to his tummy, and then comes out as...well, you know. But there's so much more to it! Knowing that will protect your health and your wallet. So here goes. More science by a scientist! How...