One day at an Idaho hospital, half the newborns Dr. Tom Patterson saw didn’t get the vitamin K shots that have been given to babies for decades to prevent potentially deadly bleeding. On another recent day, more than a quarter didn’t get the shot. Their parents wouldn’t allow it. “When ...
“The biopsy came back positive. It’s lung cancer.” Countless people in our community hear these words no one ever expects. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting both men and women in the United States and the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., accounting for ...
U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn’t mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building’s plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet. That uncertainty has fueled a booming market for water filters, from simple pitcher models to ...
WASHINGTON — “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get good at crosswords. Instead, research increasingly shows that a variety of habits and ...
We all dream of it: A breathtaking, lush, verdant garden that nourishes our souls and makes us the envy of the neighborhood. And to make that dream come true, our first thoughts tend to focus on plants. But the garden is a structure, and like any structure, it requires a good foundation. That's ...
Even when the sun goes down, the opportunity to entertain outdoors is still possible. Transforming a backyard into an evening oasis does not necessarily require major renovations, but it should involve adjusting the atmosphere to facilitate comfort and visibility. The following tips can help ...
If you've dreamed of growing a vegetable garden but your backyard is too shady, is paved or is simply too small, consider the front yard. Planned properly, it will not only provide a nice harvest but might even bring new friends to your gate. Such gardens were commonplace a few generations ...
I'm currently dusting off my seed-starting supplies and sorting through seed packets from years past. Seed starting is an annual ritual for many gardeners, but if you're new to the party, it would be helpful to know that not all seeds should be treated the same way. Many seeds only require ...
Puréed soups cry out for embellishment. We favor heavy cream, whipped or not; sour cream; snipped chives or minced scallions; or a drizzle of melted butter or olive oil to add more flavor. This minty pea soup from our cookbook "Canal House " is topped with finely diced ham and lots of ...
A winery in rural Leavenworth County just northeast of Lawrence earned a grant worth just over $22,000 from the state to help boost tourism efforts, with the owner saying he hopes it can help its reach in the rural community. Officials with the State of Kansas, Explore Lawrence and ...
When I think of Hawaii, I think of coconut trees softly swaying above white beaches with big blue waves crashing against the shore, and I think of the many days I spent swimming and drying off in the sun while eating pineapple. I have tried to capture these feelings with this pie from my ...
I make these wraps most weekdays for lunch as they're easy, tasty and packed with protein. They're also loaded with fresh raw fruits and veggies. While I mostly opt for the lettuce wrap route, the salad also works well as a spread for gluten-free crackers or a sandwich filling with toasted ...
Next Friday on the University of Kansas campus, you might see what looks like a mini craft market near the bronze Jayhawk statues outside the Kansas Union. It’s called Jayhawk Fridays, and it’s a new way for small businesses to connect with students on campus. Program director Mikayla ...
FRIDAY, MARCH 27 75th Anniversary Fee-Waived Pet Adoptions, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, noon-6 p.m., Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St. See lawrencehumane.org/adopt for more information. Final Friday Art Walk includes: • Celia Smith and Gil Ortiz, 5-9 p.m., Cider Gallery, 810 ...
In his decades of living in East Lawrence, Tony Peterson says, a lot has changed, but “the Yart Sale has always been one of the constants.” “I’m not even sure how long ago it started,” he says. It’s one of those ad-hoc, organic neighborhood things, part garage sale, part gallery, ...
“Where’s my pencil?” says Deb Madden at Tuesday’s rehearsal for Vintage Players, Theatre Lawrence’s senior theater program. She’s just come into the auditorium, running late and a little frazzled. “Do you have a pencil?” Director Bruce Douglas doesn’t have one. Nobody in the ...
Whether you know it for its train or its swimming pool or its basketball court and playground equipment, the park running for two blocks between Kentucky and Tennessee streets has been through a lot. Often referred to as “Train Park” in reference to the No. 1073 locomotive on its grounds, ...
Most of the rural schools in Douglas County are identified by a name as well as a number. An exception to this norm is “No. 6.” Goldie Piper Daniels, in her 1974 history of the educational buildings in our county, notes that the name “Crutchfield” was found attached to No. 6 on an ...
On the east side of Iowa Street, between 19th and 23rd streets, stands the United States Army Reserve Training Center, which bears the name of Samuel J. Churchill. Churchill is one of two Medal of Honor recipients to have been Lawrence residents and to be buried here. Churchill was ...
On the east side of the 700 block of Vermont Street, you can see a small bronze plaque on a brick building at about eye level. It tells of a First Methodist Church that once stood there, which was built in 1857 and was used as morgue following Quantrill’s Raid on Aug. 21, 1863. More than ...
