You may need to learn how to use an enema if your healthcare provider prescribes it before a procedure such as bowel surgery or a colonoscopy. An enema involves inserting fluid through the rectum to ...

If you're dealing with a rat problem, you can use ready-made peppermint sprays or make your own by adding a few drops of ...

The licorice-like scent of petunias is enough to turn off many an insect including aphids, hornworms and squash bugs. The ...

Walking and meditating are activities that may distract you from hunger but don’t use up too much energy. However, any activity that’s calming and not too strenuous would keep your mind engaged.

Dec. 12, 2024 — Scientists have today announced the discovery of a species of lipstick vine completely new to science, from the depths of the Philippine rainforest. ...

These plants clothe walls and supports in foliage and flowers. Climbers cling on using tendrils, twining stems, stem roots or sticky pads, while wall shrubs need to be tied to supports. Plants can be ...

Pickerelweed can reach up to 5 feet above the water’s surface. A treat for the eyes is the plant’s purple spears sprouting toward the sky. Pickerelweed has another benefit for water gardens: It is ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...