Well, maybe I should clarify. I did get infected with a virus, but it's probably not the one that comes to mind when one hears the term “herpes.†There are actually eight different herpes viruses that commonly infect humans, and only two of them are categorized as sexually transmitted diseases. I caught one of the
“ A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.†– Josh Billings For thousands of years, dogs have faithfully served by man's side. Along the way, different breeds have emerged with distinctive personalities and skills. German shorthaired pointers are great hunting dogs while Doberman pinschers are loyal
Header Image Courtesy of Flikr You wake up, and the first thing you think about is diabetes because you have to check your blood sugar … and kind of know where to start your day. She was sitting in her kitchen, chatting over FaceTime as if a friend had just dropped by for a visit.
It was a typical Christmas for mom Colleen and her family. Everybody was sitting around the living room and enjoying the day. All of a sudden, Colleen's young son Ciaran started to wheeze. Knowing that Ciaran had a severe nut allergy, Colleen scooped him up and hurried to the kitchen. She grabbed an EpiPen and
Ah, spring! The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, and the world seems to be waking up from a dreary winter. One lovely morning, you walk into the sunshine and stop in your tracks. Every car, railing, and horizontal surface is coated in a thick layer of yellow dust: pollen. If this sight brings
Let's start with the beginning of the day. It's early in the morning – still dark outside – and the alarm goes off. If you're like the majority of American adults, the real motivation to get out of bed is the thought of that steaming cup of coffee. Or maybe your choice drink is a
There's always that one ultra clingy couple—you know the ones I'm talking about. The two members are practically attached at the hip, they refer to themselves as a single unit, and you honestly can't remember if you've ever seen them apart. Like two modern characters from a Shakespeare play, sometimes it seems like they would
