The long, dark days of winter can have a depressing effect on some people. And what you may mistake as the “winter blues,” can actually be a more serious condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression that occurs ...

Sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet. These sweetened liquids include regular soda, fruit drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened waters. The next time you go grocery shopping, read the nutrition label...

February is American Heart Month – a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the nation's leading killer. Every 40 seconds someone has a heart attack. Getting medical help quickly is crucial in response to a heart attack or stroke. But it's im...

With severe weather, public health officials are urging consumers to practice good food safety during power outages. One important thing to remember is that placing perishable food outside in snow does not provide the proper cooling to keep food safe...

  When septic systems are properly designed, constructed and maintained, they effectively reduce or eliminate most human health or environmental threats posed by pollutants in household wastewater. However, they require regular maintenance, or they c...