Vinegar provides a natural, inexpensive, and non-toxic way to clean a bird feeder. Regular cleaning is important to prevent mold, bacteria, parasites, and disease spread. The acid in vinegar breaks ...

Once thought to be a danger largely reserved for travelers, a flesh-eating parasite known as Leishmania mexicana is now likely spreading locally through some sand flies native to the southern U.S., a ...

In a viral TikTok, a wellness influencer shares what she says is the correct way to wash your produce after she found supposed parasites in her blackberries. Elise starts her video by showing what she ...

Social media can be a good thing when it comes to connecting with loved ones, learning new skills, or becoming engaged in social change. But misinformation commonly spreads across social media sites ...

Vacuuming removes up to 95% of flea eggs and larvae if done daily. Apple Cider Vinegar alters skin pH but does not kill adult fleas. Natural heartworm prevention is highly controversial and often ...

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