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A guide to choosing mums for the fall garden - beyond the classic cushion
September marks the beginning of the great summer-to-fall garden transition and, although most summer plants still have life left in them, many gardeners are turning their attention to the iconic chrysanthemum. The majority of mums sold in … more
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U.S. doctors offer updated flu, COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines - and highlight the science behind them - saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the … more
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FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival
WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a groundbreaking new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, offering U.S. patients a more effective treatment against one of the deadliest types of cancer. FDA officials gave … more
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Beyond numbers: Looking at the food label, ingredient list
Walk through any grocery store, and you will see packages covered with phrases such as "high protein," "low fat," "organic," "multigrain" or "made with real fruit." These claims may be accurate, but they do not necessarily mean the product is the … more
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Gardener's neighbors share their land to help her start a flower business
When Marisa Mender-Franklin walks through any of the nine flower farms she runs in Memphis, Tennessee, her first thoughts are of gratitude. Partly for the flowers and the bees, but mostly for the support of her neighbors. That's because members … more
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Inflammation: Take steps to help your body heal
Inflammation often gets a bad reputation, but it is not always the enemy. In fact, inflammation is one of the ways your body protects and repairs itself. When you get a cut, develop an infection or injure a muscle, your immune system sends cells and … more
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Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says
NEW YORK (AP) — Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers — even more than people who work with radioactive materials, according to a new study. … more
Clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and thread
NEW YORK - Encouraging customers to mend worn clothes instead of buying new ones might seem like a self-defeating sales strategy. But in-store repairs and sewing workshops are becoming essential retail services for clothing brands as they try to … more
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Listening to your body: Signs that your body needs rest
We often think of exercise as something we should push through. But recovery is not the opposite of fitness, it is part of it. Your body needs time to repair muscles, restore energy and adapt to physical activity. Learning to recognize when you need … more
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As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Software engineer Josh Dersch loves old computers. He spends countless hours tinkering in his garage, trying to coax decades-old machines back to life. He estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in his … more
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Exercise cannot fix a poor diet
Have you ever finished a workout and thought, "I earned that dessert"? or "I burned off that cookie I just ate"? Many people believe that exercise gives them permission to eat whatever they want or … more
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Kellogg says it's removing artificial dyes from cereals by the end of this year
WK Kellogg said Thursday that it will remove artificial colors from all its cereals by the end of this year. The change comes a year ahead of schedule. Kellogg said last August that it would remove … more
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Cholesterol: Why your body needs it and how to maintain healthy levels
Cholesterol often gets a bad reputation, but it is not the enemy. Cholesterol is actually an essential molecule that supports life and everyday function. Produced in the liver, cholesterol plays a vital role in building cell membranes, producing … more
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US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The outbreak included 72 people as of Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration has not … more
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Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you
Jeans that fit perfectly. The ideal Netflix show for a Tuesday night. Your one and only soulmate. Modern life promises that with enough options, you will happily find the best of everything. But behavioral scientists say the increasing flood of … more
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Sodium and potassium: Finding the right balance
When people hear the word sodium, they often think, "I need less of it." While most Americans do consume more sodium than recommended, the goal isn't to eliminate sodium altogether. Sodium and potassium are essential minerals, known as electrolytes, … more
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Largest coin show in Sumter history coming in August
Twenty-five dealers from South Carolina and North Carolina will gather at this year's 2026 Annual Sumter Coin and Currency Show sharing 56 tables on Aug. 28-29. Sumter Coin Club is excited to present this free show to the public featuring rare … more
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Stacks and stacks of wax packs, now obsolete, summon the joy of baseball-card childhoods
NEW YORK - The anticipation. The chase. The powdery, sugar-coated board of gum! For generations of baseball card fans, there was nothing like scrounging up some change and sprinting to the store to buy a wax pack. Some tore the slightly tacky … more
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FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol in a way that's previously only been available with expensive, … more
An experimental Alzheimer's drug shows promise targeting a different brain protein, new study shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, … more
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