Saliva testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is as effective as the standard nasopharyngeal tests, according to a new study by investigators at McGill University. What is the COVID-19 PCR diagnostic test? PCR test: Stands for polymerase chain reaction test. This is a diagnostic test that determines if you areRead More →
Saliva testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is as effective as the standard nasopharyngeal tests, according to a new study by investigators at McGill University. What are the types of COVID-19 tests? There are two different types of tests – diagnostic tests and antibody tests. Have saliva tests been approvedRead More →
The experts all agree that regular overseeding is vital to help thicken your lawn and fill in bare spots, which reduces or eliminates competition from weeds. The reasoning is that young grass will produce new growth faster than older grass. After several years, mature plants begin to slow down theirRead More →
If your lights, radio, and other things are running off your alternator, your car battery will drain and you could end up with car battery failure. If your battery is old, it might not hold a full charge any longer. How can I tell if my radio is draining myRead More →
Can you have just one pygmy goat? Can I have just one pygmy goat? My answer would be a definitive NO. Goats are social creatures that need another goat, horse, donkey, or similar animal in order to be happy. My goats are twins, and you never see one without theRead More →
The literal meaning for this idiom is the one related to actual traveling or finding things, and the metaphor for the other meanings may come from the common human experience of going from one place to another. Often when traveling, it is possible to be very close to a destinationRead More →
Glass America, an auto glass service chain, says cold days alone aren’t enough to damage the windshield. However, low temperatures can worsen existing chips and cracks. When there is a chip or crack in the windshield, moisture can drip into it. During cold temperatures, this water will freeze and expand.Read More →
Every plant eventually needs to be repotted as they grow out of their containers once they get larger. Most plants will thrive in their new homes, but those that are transplanted incorrectly can suffer from repot plant stress. This can cause dropped or yellowing leaves, failure to thrive, or plantRead More →
Smart, sociable animals, capybaras are affectionately called giant guinea pigs, but they are not as simple to care for as their smaller cousins. Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world, weighing up to 170 pounds. They are relatively pleasant household pets that fare best in groups. Who eats capybara?Read More →
A. Most women experience hot flashes for 6 months to 2 years, although some reports suggest that they last considerably longer—as long as 10 years, depending on when they began. For a small proportion of women, they may never go away. Can hot flashes be reduced? No treatment is guaranteedRead More →