Termites strike silently and devastate homes across America
The article notes termites cause over 500 million dollars in annual damage in the United States, surpassing losses from tornadoes and hurricanes. It explains the swarming season, termite wings, and colony formation as workers describe hot humid conditions and midsection winds favoring swarms.
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Termite Roles and Risks for All Home Types
Crow explains termites include queens that lay thousands of eggs, swarming winged reproductives, soldiers, and workers that digest wood. Any home can be attacked, brick or concrete. Builders treat ground first. inspections remove infested items like golf clubs and baseball bats.
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Cholesterol and Heart Disease Debate Deepens
Experts question the strength of cholesterol as a sole heart disease factor and discuss whether lowering cholesterol through diet truly lowers first heart attack risk. While high blood cholesterol links to more heart events, many clinical trials show uncertain benefits from diet alone. The 1977 dietary goals sparked controversy among physicians and policymakers.
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Book could help cope with divorce Dear Ann Landers
Dear Ann Landers offers guidance on coping with divorce after a long marriage and family betrayal. The column endorses reading Kathleen Sheridan’s Living With Divorce to help the letter writer and her brother gain healthier perspectives and healing.
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Sugar substitutes cut calorie intake while aiding health
A Calorie Control Council study warns Americans would add about 1.2 trillion calories yearly without sugar substitutes, equating to roughly eight pounds per person among 44 million saccharin users. The piece also covers heart disease risk factors and termite prevention tips by pest expert Crow, including checks, treatments, and safety notes.
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