Archive for July, 2008

Anti-allergy drug may tackle symptoms of Alzheimer's

A drug that was once used as an antihistamine by people with allergies in Russia offers new hope for Alzheimer’s patients, a study published today suggests.

Rain increasing weed growth

Weeds plague every home gardener, and this year they may be worse than ever. Barbara Bates, horticulture educator for the University of Illinois Extension in Kane County, said weeds like crabgrass have …

Stop the sneezing by doing your part

On Friday, Dorval’s public works employees began mowing and reaping the city’s properties and burning the weeds to prevent them from coming back.