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Unscrambling information about eggs

In a previous column we discussed the value of eggs. From the mono diet studies of Dr. Roger J. Williams you will recall that the single best food sustaining the lives of his experimental animals indefinitely was the chicken egg. So, today let’s discuss some of the facts and fallacies about this wonderful food.

Walking device helps people get back in step

SEATTLE — Carl Simmons regularly used to run 5K races. Now the 76-year-old stroke survivor just wants to be able to keep up with his wife on a walk.

Study suggests going easy on disinfectants

In the last 100 years, the rate of kids with allergies has risen to an alarming 1 in 3 in developed countries.

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How the brain tracks speedy objects

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The human brain is far slower than a Major League fastball or a blistering tennis serve — but it has figured out a workaround.

Sweets to don pink for June 22 home game

The Walla Walla Sweets will be in the pink when they play at Borleske Stadium on June 22.

Vitamins seen as cheap counter to dementia

LONDON — A cheap regimen of vitamins in use for decades is seen by scientists as a way to delay the start of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, a goal that prescription drugs have failed to achieve.

Talk set on bereavement, loss, transition

COLLEGE PLACE — Walt Meske will speak on bereavement, loss and transition at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at SonBridge Community Center, 1200 S.E. 12th St.

Early or late? Pregnant at 26 in NYC

NEW YORK — When I found out I was pregnant, I didn’t really want to tell my friends. We’d talked about babies, over wine and second draft feature articles at a nonfiction writers’ group, and everyone agreed that if you’re smart, you wait until you’re 35. “There’s too much to do before then!” said one of the women. I was 26 when I got pregnant, which meant I’d jumped the gun by almost a decade.

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Free airport therapy has a cold nose, wagging tail

LOS ANGELES — There’s a new breed of airport dog. They aren’t looking for drugs or bombs — they are looking for people who need a buddy, a belly to rub or a paw to shake.

Breastfeeding baby gives the best start in life

After the delivery, your next concern should be nursing your baby.

Airport pet therapy

The Los Angeles International Airport has 30 therapy dogs and is hoping to expand its ...