Streptococcal infections, which plenty of us humans have had before (much to our dismay), are fairly common in cats. This type of bacterial infection specifically refers to one caused by Streptococcus bacteria, and while any cat or dog could develop this infection, older cats and kittens are the most vulnerable to coming down with it. This…
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Like many others before them in recent years, a set of beekeepers by the names of Cecelia Cisneros and Christopher Segovia, a mother and a son from Laredo, TX, are contributing to the fight to protect and preserve honeybee populations in their hometown. The duo, who originally started beekeeping as a way of bonding, care…
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Many have their own way of getting their day going—some simply roll out of bed, some need their morning coffee or exercise, and others’ days begin with an array of cleansing and beauty products. There’s much fascination with how various men and women prepare for their full days, especially regarding those who either live nutritious…
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Due to the increased awareness of the struggles on honeybee populations around the world, ordinary people and even businesses are chipping in to help the tiny pollinators get back to some form of former glory. Some people throw fundraisers, call beekeepers when they discover nearby swarms rather than exterminators, and some businesses even host bee…
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When it comes to beauty products, many people take cues from their favorite celebrities, who often need to look their best more than the rest of us thanks to the spotlighted focus on their profile. Whether it’s a Garnier or a CoverGirl product—or something completely natural or homemade—a celebrity’s public or subtle endorsement has the…
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For those who love the flavor (and those who will after this recipe), coconut cake is a great reward for the end of a long day, a birthday celebration, or for showing off your baking skills. And it’s all the better when it’s Manuka honey coconut cake! Not only is this cake quick to make,…
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A skin abscess is basically an infected pocket of pus beneath the skin, and it is also called an inflammatory lesion. Any animal can develop this type of infection, but for hamsters, skin abscesses are typically caused by a bacterial infection from injuries the animal received during a fight with a cage mate or from…
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Given that many scientific reports have spoken to the negative effects agricultural pesticides can have on honeybees, it might be hard to imagine that agriculture can actually help bees and their overall health. In fact, researchers from the University of Tennessee’s Agriculture Institute seem to have made discoveries suggesting honeybee heath can improve within the…
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