Large hospitals spread MRSA superbug

The antibiotic resistant bacteria, MRSA (methicin-resistant staphlococcus aureus) which first appeared more than 50 years ago, is now being increasingly used as an indicator for the quality of hygiene in hospitals. The MRSA stain first became prevalent around the…

War veterans prone to drug addiction often prescribed risky painkillers

As if some returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan didn’t have enough problems already, many of them are now being prescribed risky painkillers that can have profoundly negative effects, especially for those with pre-existing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD…

Reviving New York State’s Grain Belt

The grain belt in upstate New York is now being revived and expanded, with specialty grains ground locally into flours and meals.