Artificial tanning is the cause of the rise in melanoma. (Photo: Dan Gleiter)

Tanning Bed Cancer

Artificial Tanning Can Lead to Melanoma Young women may be up on the latest fashions and trends as they prepare for prom season. But what many don’t know is that the tan that looks oh-so-good with their dress may be the first step toward skin cancer. These may be the same
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Popcorn Perfection

Cooking and Eating Those Crazy Kernels If you love popcorn, you might have wondered what makes it pop in pans or popcorn makers. Popcorn is a whole grain that is a type of maize or corn, and it has three central components: the hull, the endosperm and the germ. Other types of
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Ice is usually the best choice when you hurt yourself is ice for the first 48-72 hours, then heat. (Photo: Penn State Hershey)

Ouch!

Will Heat or Ice Ease Your Pain? To ice or not to ice — that is the question. Or maybe the real issue is to heat or not to heat? Either way, whether you’re dealing with a one-time injury or chronic aches and pains, a few simple guidelines will help you know whether it’s best to
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