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Why scratching a bug bite is a bad idea

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WASHINGTON (AP) — You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damage the skin. Now researchers better understand why even a mildly annoying itch could put you on an itch-and-scratch cycle if you give in. How did they find out? In part by putting tiny "cones of shame" onto mice to uncover what happens on a cellular level when an itch gets ...

Growing plants in shady spots

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Conventional wisdom says vegetable gardens need full sun, but a productive garden doesn't always require the recommended six to eight hours of direct sunlight. If fences, trees or your house cast shade on your soil, growing vegetables won't be out of reach if you stick to plants that are ...

When to adjust on Medicare coverage

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Question; I have a new serious medical diagnosis, and some related procedures scheduled. Should I be adjusting my Medicare insurance coverage? Answer; When individuals are enrolled in Medicare Part A & B, they are very protected. Original Medicare and the insurance products that accompany i, ...

Mayville Senior Citizens to meet July 16

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MAYVILLE - The Mayville Senior Citizens will meet July 16 for the group’s hot dog luncheon. Members met recently, with a moment of silence to remember members Louise Richir and Gerald White who recently passed away. The group’s trivia team - Janet Loomis, Sandi Wagner and Jeff Wagner - won first place in the United Senior Council’s trivia contest and earned $100. The kitchen committee—Bonnie J. Johnson, Rita Himes, and Fran Miller—was thanked for its service. Sharon Plucinski moved that the group donate to Santa for Seniors. A box for monetary donations will be available ...

National NBC reporter addresses CVCS graduates

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SINCLAIRVILLE – One of the greatest measures of a school is not only the success of its graduates, but the willingness of those graduates to return home and inspire the next generation. On Friday, June 26, the Cassadaga Valley Central School District was privileged to welcome back two ...