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A patient is given a flu vaccine Oct. 28, 2022, in Lynwood, Calif. On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, th ...

Moderna gets $176M to develop vaccine to treat bird flu

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FDA recalls chocolate, gummies after illness reported in Nevada

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Would daylilies, like roses, benefit from deadheading?

April 26, 2007 - 9:00 pm

Stressed out? Pressures of life, work, school, fill in the blank making you crazy?

Teach your mind to relax with The StressEraser, a hand-held biofeedback device designed to help you calm your mind and relax your body.

Attach the device to your finger, and an infrared sensor measures and displays a wave that represents -- we'll spare you the technical explanations here -- your pulse rate.

Then focus your mind and slow down and synchronize your breathing with markers on the display. The manufacturer says the result should be a greater sense of calm.

The manufacturer recommends beginning with 15-minute sessions right before you go to bed. After two weeks, they say, you should feel calmer and more patient, yet more energetic during the day.

The StressEraser retails for $299.95 at The Sharper Image stores and online (www.sharperimage.com).

Story by John Przybys. What's New is a weekly column about new products on the market.

Moderna gets $176M to develop vaccine to treat bird flu

By The Associated Press

July 2, 2024 - 7:47 am

The U.S. government is paying Moderna $176 million to develop the vaccine as cases of bird flu in dairy cows continue to mount across the country.

‘Heat can get to anyone’: Medical providers stress safety this summer

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

July 1, 2024 - 2:55 pm

Las Vegas Valley residents are being urged to pay attention to their bodies as the Fourth of July approaches, along with an excessive heat warning.

FDA recalls chocolate, gummies after illness reported in Nevada

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

July 1, 2024 - 11:24 am

The FDA and the CDC have issued a recall for products that led to illnesses in multiple states, including Nevada.

Would daylilies, like roses, benefit from deadheading?

By Bob Morris Gardening

June 29, 2024 - 6:00 am

Removing the old flowers (along with any unsightly flower stalks), or deadheading, is a common practice on repeat bloomers such as roses.

A corroded bathtub drain assembly can be fixed in one of two ways: Either remove the assembly ...

A quick fix will stop problem with bathtub drain lever

By Mike Klimek / RJ

June 29, 2024 - 5:30 am

This problem can be fixed in one of two ways: Either remove the plunger assembly to clean or replace it or buy a universal tub-drain stopper.

How to be ‘safe and sane’ with fireworks this Fourth of July

By Annie Vong / RJ

June 28, 2024 - 4:00 pm

Fireworks have gone on sale at booths across the Las Vegas Valley, and officials are urging the public to be safe this holiday.

“We need seven to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day,” registered d ...

Why seasonal eating is better for your health

By Albert Stumm The Associated Press

June 28, 2024 - 9:08 am

Choosing whatever is most abundant in the market each month is a good way to start consuming a high variety of fruits and vegetables.

Healthy habit shown to lower dementia risk by 33%

By Beth Ann Mayer Parade

July 1, 2024 - 7:18 pm

About 5.8 million people in the U.S. were living with Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia, in 2020 — a number that is expected to triple by 2060.

As we age, the way we train should change. (Getty Images)

How to adjust your fitness training as you age

By Doug Sheppard Fit for Life

June 28, 2024 - 7:54 am

Let’s look at how training should differ in your 20s, 40s, and 60s and beyond.

Studies are unclear as to whether taking collagen by mouth, either through diet or by supplemen ...

Does collagen really help fight wrinkles and aging?

By Dr. Dawn Davis Mayo Clinic News Network

June 28, 2024 - 7:14 am

Collagen comes in the form of over-the-counter dietary supplements such as capsules or powder, but it also can be consumed through gelatin found in foods.