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5 plants you shouldn't water, fertilize, or prune in summer (yet many gardeners still do)

Summer is when most gardeners feel the urge to do more, water more, feed more, and trim more. It feels productive, even caring.But for a surprising number of plants, that extra attention during the ...
Gardening Know How on MSN

If your peonies had fungus last year, spray them with this natural remedy now for healthy blooms this spring

Fungal diseases on peonies can cause distorted blooms or no flowers at all. If your plants had problems last year, spray them ...

9 Companion Plants To Grow Next To Zinnias—And What To Avoid

Both plants attract pollinators, and salvia benefits zinnias by deterring aphids, whiteflies, and other common garden pests.
Ideal Home

These roses look just like peonies but they flower for months longer – and they also smell divine

Enjoy peony vibes in your garden all summer long with these gorgeous garden rose look-alikes that are convincingly like the ...
The New York Times

Heart Disease and Stroke Behind Quarter of All Deaths in U.S.

Deaths from both causes are down, but they still eclipse all other causes, according to new statistics. By Nina Agrawal Despite gains in treatment, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of ...
The Washington Post

Scientists are inventing treatments for devastating diseases. There’s just one problem.

This past spring, a biotech company announced the first use of a new gene-editing technology in people to fix an errant gene that causes a severe immune disorder. In June, a baby born with a ...
CNBC

CNBC launches CNBC Cures to help 30 million Americans with rare diseases

CNBC Cures aims to help raise awareness of rare diseases and improve patient outcomes for people living with them. Led by "Squawk Box" anchor Becky Quick, the initiative was inspired by her family's ...
USA Today

Autoimmune diseases and what happens when the body attacks itself

Imagine waking up already feeling drained, as if you never slept at all. Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel ...
Wall Street Journal

Why Autoimmune Diseases Rise Sharply After 50

Fatigue, joint pain, rashes, brain fog or tingling in the hands and feet can seem like normal signs of aging—but they may also point to an autoimmune disease. These potentially disabling and often ...
The Conversation

Why aging shouldn’t be classified as a disease

University of Calgary provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of Calgary provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. In 2018, the World Health ...
Los Angeles Times

There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here’s what to know

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, affecting tens of millions as cases continue to rise, and 4 in 5 ...
The News-Gazette

Name Dropping | Seymour couple extends ‘peony promise’ to others

From left, Eric Swenson, Kristin Swenson and Brent Droege hold bouquets of flowers at Main Street Botanicals in Mahomt. From left, Kristin Swenson and Eric Swenson celebrated their sixth wedding ...