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Shape up your garden: 7 trees to prune in March

7 trees to prune in March to keep them in the best health.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 1

The Fertilizer Myth That’s Killing Lawns Across the South

More fertilizer does not create a better lawn. In fact, across the South, that belief quietly destroys thousands of yards every single year. A thick, green lawn feels like a badge of honor in warm Southern climates. Garden centers stack bags of high-nitrogen fertilizer in towering displays every spring, promising…

Frugal Gardening · Feb 28

The breakthrough that could swing the fight against MND

Australian scientists may soon be able to grow models of human spinal cords from live cells in a new effort to understand a fatal disease dubbed "The Beast".

AAP · Feb 28

Woman Buys Gluten-Free Birthday Cake, Entitled SIL Hands It To Her Kids And Gets Berated In Return

It was meant to be simple – a surprise birthday, family, and three cakes, one of them gluten-free and the only one she could safely eat because of coeliac disease. Her husband set hers aside to avoid cross-contamination, but her sister-in-law brought it back out anyway and served it on…

Bored Panda · Feb 27

The man who fell in love with the sound of Spitfires – here’s what this unusual symptom can teach us about dementia

When people hear the word dementia, they often think of someone who has problems with memory. While memory is often affected in dementia, this is not always the case. There are many different types of dementia – and each can produce a wide range of symptoms.

The Conversation · Feb 27

Residents of eastern Congo city fear disease after discovery of mass graves

Residents of Uvira in eastern Congo are expressing concerns that decomposing bodies might spread disease after authorities said 171 bodies were found in mass graves

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Inherited diseases don't work like we thought they did

"Monogenic" diseases, triggered by mutations in just one gene, may actually be more complex than scientists thought.

LiveScience · Feb 27

The seven ‘W’ wellness rules to improve your health

Put on the classical music and walk to yoga class for some of the best benefits

The Independent UK · Feb 27

4 Powerful Neem Karoli Baba Teachings for Tough Times

Neem Karoli Baba was one of the most famous and influential modern spiritual gurus in India. His words and deeds have touched the hearts of millions. Also known as Maharaj Ji or ‘Miracle Baba’, he was an ardent believer of Lord Hanuman. Therefore, Neem Karoli Baba always shared important life…

Times Life · Feb 27

New sleeping sickness pill gets nod, paving the way for use in Africa

European drug regulators are endorsing a new and simpler treatment for sleeping sickness, in what could be a giant boost to efforts to eliminate the disease

The Independent UK · Feb 27