Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and is available as a vitamin supplement. Unlike most animals, we humans are not able to synthesize vitamin C internally, so it is an essential part of our daily diet. ...

Did you know that “germs” are everywhere? A specific term is ubiquitous, meaning they are everywhere, a part of our environment. Certainly, germ is an antiquated term, referring to microscopic biological organisms. Most people automatically associate this with bacteria, but it can also ...

Ready or not, the holidays are here. It’s a time when many Americans accustomed to preparing simple meals find themselves responsible for safely serving multi-dish feasts. It’s no easy task. Outbreaks of some types of food poisoning tend to rise in November and December, according to the ...

As the science of medicine advances, and more research is performed, our understanding of the importance of nutrition deepens. As the cliche goes, we are what we eat. Our body fuels the minute-by-minute process of cellular growth and provides for tissue repair, via the consumption of solids and ...

MARQUETTE — Michigan is offering free contraception at locations across the state starting in November. The Department of Health and Human Services is distributing certain kinds of free contraception as part of a new state education and awareness program. Supplies include condoms and ...

Next week, on Thursday, Nov. 28, we will be blessed to celebrate our annual Thanksgiving Day. This is a special time when many of us will have the opportunity to be thankful as we gather together with family and friends. Certainly, many of us also have much to be thankful for as we enjoy our ...