Babesia

Babesia is a protozoan from the phylum Apicomplexa.  It differs from other parasites in not having flagella or cilia for movement, instead adhering...

Not Milk?

We had whole milk delivered to the house in glass bottles when I was a kid. My dad spent many years as a veterinarian specializing in work for one...

Avoid These Common Food Additives

A “food additive” is any substance added to food in order to improve the safety, freshness, taste, texture, appearance, or nutritional value....

Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain

With the holidays upon us many of you may find the New Year brings with it the dread of gaining weight.  Yet it can be confusing just what to eat to...