Tick season is currently peaking, and emergency department visits for tick bites in the United States are the highest they have been since 2019. It is estimated that more than 31 million people will be bitten by a tick every year. That is nearly one in every ten Americans, not a small number by any...
We all know that ticks, those tiny arachnids known for transmitting diseases to humans, can give you Lymes Disease. There is a specific type of tick, however, that is quite aggressive and spreads a different type of disease. The Lone Star Tick has gained attention for its role in causing Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a unique and...
Ticks are small arachnids that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians. While they may seem harmless, ticks can carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans through their bites. Proper removal and disposal of ticks are essential to reduce the risk of contracting tick-borne illnesses. The Problem with Ticks...
Diseases such as Lyme Disease or Powassan Disease, when administered through a tick bite, can be passed into your body within 24 hours, or in the case of Powassan Disease, 15 minutes, and can result in permanent disability. This makes it crucial to remove all ticks as quickly as possible. Peppermint Essential Oil: The Fake...
The latest report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Experts, reveals there has been an increase in vector-borne diseases such as tick bites in the United States. According to the report, in 2004 there were approximately 27,388 cases of insect bites reported. Now, flash forward to 20 years and the number of cases...
Ticks are small arachnids that can carry and transmit diseases to both humans and animals. The most infamous of these illnesses is Lyme Disease. Identifying ticks in your home is important in order to protect yourself and your family from the potential dangers they pose. Let’s look at the different types of ticks, why they...
Every dog owner at some point has gone on the “good stick” hunt while at the park with their dog. Sometimes you find a real gem, but often the options for sticks to play fetch with aren’t that great. This is where “The Stick Library” comes in – and it’s amazing. The Stick Library 59-year-old...
If you have ever woken up with a cat pressed against your side or found one stretched across your chest, you are not alone. Many people assume this habit is just affection. That is part of it, but it is not the full reason. When people ask, “Why does my cat sleep with me?”, the...
In 2025, a growing number of American employers rewired how they handle diversity, equity, and inclusion, sometimes trimming budgets, sometimes closing teams outright. The shift followed years of public debate and a legal environment that became more contested, with advocates and critics arguing over what workplace fairness requires. Some executives treated DEI as a reputational...
The check arrives, and the table looks like a small disaster. Plates smeared with sauce, napkins crumpled into balls, glasses with nothing left but melting ice. Some of us stand up and leave without a second glance, but psychology researchers have spent years studying why others feel that automatic pull toward helping. Neither response is...
What started as an American fast food institution, Pizza Hut has expanded to nearly 20,000 stores worldwide, becoming a global phenomenon. Pizza Hut serves over 1 million customers daily. While Pizza Hut is a well-known and iconic brand, its colorful history remains barely explored. From bizarre product launches to delivering a pizza to space, the...
For decades, the Beachy Head Woman existed only as an overlooked set of remains, until new research pushed her into public view. Her remains were discovered in 2012 among the Eastbourne Town Hall collections, boxed and labelled with only rough hints about a 1950s find near the Sussex coast. The first public reconstruction turned her...
