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Every year, more than 400 people die in the U. S. from accidental CO (carbon monoxide) poisoning. Change the batteries in your CO detector...

Verb: Elucidate (ih-LOO-suh-dayt)Definition:1. To make lucid especially by explanation or analysis.2. To give a clarifying explanation.Sample sentence: During his speech, the governor attempted...

Noun: Gyre (JYRE)Definition: A circular or spiral motion or form; especially, a giant circular oceanic surface current.Sample sentence: Sophia will be focusing...

Keep a winter emergency kit in your car in case you become stranded.Make sure you have blankets, food, water, booster cables, flares, a tire...

Adjective: Lachrymose (LAK-ruh-mohss)Definition:1. Given to tears or weeping: tearful2. Tending to cause tears: mournfulSample sentence: During the holidays, those who have recently lost...

Many people spend time outdoors in the winter working, traveling, or enjoying winter sports. Outdoor activities can expose you to several safety hazards, but...

Adjective: Splenetic (splih-NET-ik)Definition: Marked by bad temper, malevolence, or spite.Sample sentence: I know David was in a bad mood all day, but the...

New data from Canada suggests that smokers’ risk having strokes or mini-strokes nearly a decade earlier than non-smokers. After they reviewed the records and...

Noun: Strudel (STROO-dul)Definition: A pastry made from a thin sheet of dough rolled up with filling and baked.Sample sentence: One of my favorite...

New research from England suggests that fish oil may help slow the progression of osteoarthritis - the "wear and tear" version of arthritis that...