Southwest Life

Birding in the wild North Sea on the Farne Islands

encounters with 23 species on the Farne Islands

August 6, 2016

Racism on Airbnb inspires new vacation rental sites

The new sites, Innclusive.com and Noirbnb.com, say they are enrolling hosts around the country and the world and hope to…

August 6, 2016

Health

Can house dust explain why Amish protected from asthma?

An Amish girl chases a cow from the outfield during a baseball game in Bergholz, Ohio. A study explored reasons…

August 5, 2016

Travel

Cuba sees tourism rise; French will renovate Havana airport

People put their luggage in a private taxi as they arrive from the U.S. to the Jose Marti International Airport…

August 3, 2016

Health

Scientists uncover genes affecting risk for depression

The 46 human chromosomes, where DNA resides and does its work. A comprehensive scan of human DNA has turned up…

August 3, 2016

Health

Medical benefits of dental floss unproven

Except there’s little proof that flossing works. Still, the federal government, dental organizations and manufacturers of floss have pushed the…

August 2, 2016

Travel

Behind the scenes at a B&B: Problem-solving 14 hours a day

innkeeper, problem-solving lasts 14 hours a day

July 30, 2016

Health

Formula for physical activity: 8 hours of sitting means 1 hour of exercise

According to a study published in The Lancet, you may be able to “make up” for your increased risk of…

July 28, 2016

Travel

Traveling with a baby is possible: Here’s how

Brianna Randall and her husband travel frequently with their son, Talon, such as this camping trip into Montana’s Rattlesnake Wilderness.Rob…

July 28, 2016

Health

Severe birth defects not as lethal as doctors once said

This 2013 photo provided by Kara McHenry of North Carolina shows her son, Corbin, who lived for four months after…

July 27, 2016

Health

Superbug resistant to antibiotics found again in U.S.

Bacteria with a special type of resistance to antibiotics have been found for a second time in the U.S., increasing…

July 18, 2016

Travel

Bereavement fares disappear on most airlines

Among the largest U.S. airlines, only Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines still offer so-called bereavement fares. Those tickets, however,…

July 16, 2016

Travel

Eclectic Bucharest: Stunning architecture, turbulent history in ‘Little Paris’

Captivating architecture, turbulent history in ‘Little Paris’

July 16, 2016

Health

Axis Health to take over Durango dental clinic

department established services for needy patients

July 13, 2016

And the West is History

75 YEARS AGO: “Six out of 10 husbands in the territory we serve have purchased Electric Refrigerators for Mrs. Housewife.”…

July 12, 2016

Health

New kidneys 40 years apart show transplant progress, hurdles

That transplant lasted a remarkable four decades – and now Hudson’s recovery from a second one, this time faster and…

July 11, 2016

And the West is History

75 YEARS AGO: “This summer’s Fiesta stock will be as wild as Old Mexico can make them. 14 brahma bulls…

July 11, 2016

And the West is History

25 YEARS AGO: “Forget the rain forest devastation, forget the hole in the ozone layer, and forget the pollution caused…

July 10, 2016

Travel

The curious origins of the beach vacation

medical theories, industrialization turned shore into vacation spot

July 9, 2016

Travel

Dr. Beach recommends his Top 10 in the U.S.

Hawaii’s Hanauma Bay ranks as the best

July 9, 2016

And the West is History

75 YEARS AGO: “Len Shoemaker, a retired ranger on the Roosevelt and Holy Cross national forests for 30 years, will…

July 8, 2016

And the West is History

75 YEARS AGO: “The years to come will continue to be perilous ones for the Navajos. Many are now in…

July 7, 2016

Health

Health Briefs

Healing Spirits will host a recovery workshop from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Peaceful Spirit, 296 Mouache Drive…

July 6, 2016

And the West is History

75 YEARS AGO: “Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour appear in ‘Road to Zanzibar’ at the Kiva theater.” 50…

July 6, 2016