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Study Provides New Insights into Type 2 Diabetes

Texas A&M AgriLife Research study shows new areas for potential development of effective therapies New insights into the underlying mechanisms of Type 2 diabetes and novel potential therapeutic targets for the disease were revealed in a recent study by a team of Texas A&M AgriLife Research...

Way Overdue, But Finally HOWLEY Is In!

One of the greatest “miscarriages of justice” (in my humble opinion and thousands, maybe millions, of other Dallas Cowboys followers and fans in general) has finally seen the rightful induction of #54, linebacker, Super Bowl MVP, devoted family man and friend to so many, a humble man of few words,...

What to Do if Your A/C Goes Out Over the Summer

If an A/C unit breaks it can cause numerous problems. Not having A/C over the summer, even just for a few hours, is dangerous. Service technicians in many cities are so overwhelmed this time of year, residents may have to wait a few days to receive help.

Don’t Let Battery Chargers Ignite a Disaster: Top Fire Prevention Tips

According to the National Fire Protection Association, local U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1.35 million fires in 2021 – an average of every 23 seconds. These fires resulted in 3,800 civilian deaths and 14,700 reported civilian injuries, but the devastation didn’t stop there.

Milestones and the Meaning of Time

I’m approaching another milestone - as if I needed another one. Soon it will be 1,000 days. I’ve been one thousand days a widow. It sounds like a long time. And it is. But I was married for a much longer time. 33 years, which is by my calculations just over 12,000 days. We had 12,000 days together.

Signs of Drought Stress and What to do About it

A pristine lawn is a source of pride for homeowners. Even the most well-maintained lawns must confront a host of challenges in a given year, and perhaps no challenge is more daunting than drought.

How to Keep Gardens Safe in Summer Heat Waves

Summer is a season to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Basking in the summer sun is a great way to relax, but only when the temperatures are safe. Summer heat waves can compromise the health of human beings as well as their pets.