In a world where 25% of all adults fail to brush their teeth twice per day, it’s no surprise that tooth decay is the second most common illness, just after the common cold. But when should you go to the dentist, and what treatments do dental clinics offer? Keep reading to learn about the different […]
Food and Drink
Microgreens – Major Health Benefits? Study Leaves Chemists Undecided
A new microgreen study from the University of Maryland-College Park shows that Microgreens have great health benefits. The study was done using 60 young mice given a variety of foods and nutrients. Microgreens are tender, young, plants grown from the seeds of certain herb, vegetable, and grain crops. They are generally clipped at the stem […]
Nestle and Turkey Hill Ice Cream Producers Recall Thousands of Gallons of Ice Cream
Nationwide, there are about 1.5 billion gallons of ice cream and similar desserts produced each year. However, recent admissions from ice cream producers have shown that not all of these products may be suitable for consumption. Both Turkey Hill and Nestle have recalled thousands of ice cream desserts from grocery store shelves across the nation […]
Maryland Governor to Ditch Republican National Convention for Crisfield Crab and Clam Bake
Residents of Crisfield are gearing up for the 40th Annual J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake, which will take place at the Somers Cove Marina on Wednesday, July 20. The Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan, has announced that he is planning to skip the Republican National Convention, preferring to chow down at the all-you-can-eat […]
Baltimore’s Beloved Sweet Baby Jesus! Beer Pulled From Grocery Store Shelves in Ohio
DuClaw Brewing Co. has become one of Baltimore’s most popular craft breweries in just a few short years, but over in Ohio, shoppers haven’t been so impressed. In fact, one grocery store chain in Cleveland decided to pull six-packs of DuClaw’s “Sweet Baby Jesus!” beer after receiving multiple customer complaints about the name. The peanut […]
Johns Hopkins Dietitian: Labels #1 Way To Curb Obesity In Kids
On June 1 the Baltimore City Council will consider a resolution to help curb the consumption of sugar among local children and teenagers, following a rise in obesity and adult onset diabetes in the city. And this week, Cara Shipley, a registered dietitian and Research Program Coordinator at the Johns Hopkins Global Obesity Prevention Center, […]
Elkton Market Closed Indefinitely After Fire Causes $150,000 in Damage
A recent fire forced an Elkton-area eatery and grocery store to close indefinitely, after causing approximately $150,000 in damage. According to the Cecil Whig, a passerby called 911 at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Friday, April 17 after noticing smoke rising from Molly’s Market, located on Old Chestnut Road southwest of Elkton. About 40 firefighters from the […]
Smith Island Baking Co. Looks to Expand as Global Demand for Maryland’s Official Dessert Explodes
Maryland is famous for a number of things. The United States Naval Academy was founded in Annapolis, Maryland in 1845. Crab cakes made from the distinctly sweet flesh of the blue crab are known across the country. Maryland, in other words, has a lot going for it on a national level. Internationally, the Old Line […]
NCI Research From Bethesda Suggests Decaf Shares Liver Benefits of Regular Coffee
An evening cup of decaf may be just as good for you as the cup of fully caffeinated joe that gets you to your 8:30 meeting, according to a study released last week. Researchers from the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, used data from previous health surveys to determine if decaffeinated coffee shares the […]
Visit Crisfield, Seafood City
Hatchetfish Blacksmelt barreleye, “yellowbelly tail catfish rockfish morwong, needlefish bango.” Blacksmelt lizardfish dusky grouper scorpionfish roundhead ilisha zebra oto, “french angelfish dory,” ghoul. Chub lemon shark darter sand knifefish channel catfish cuckoo wrasse, long-finned char grunt sculpin sand stargazer sandburrower, ribbon eel swamp-eel rock bass? Barbeled dragonfish whitetip reef shark.” Sea catfish Australian lungfish queen […]