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Birth defects are changes in the structure of one or more parts of the body, explained the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.  They affect one in every 33 babies born in the United States. Every 4 1/2…Read More

Each month we ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation, and advice for other like-minded people. This month we were happy to connect with founder of Gore Design Company, Brandon Gore, who believes in creating…Read More

Making resolutions for the new year is a delightful pastime, even if you discard them soon afterwards.  At the beginning of a new year, the ancient Babylonians promised to return all borrowed items, and to pay their taxes. Here are…Read More

First and foremost I want to wish you all a very merry Christmas! May it be filled with love, happiness, family, and friends! However, as we celebrate Christmas and open our gifts, it is important to keep in mind the…Read More

Christmas Eve is finally here and that means Santa is coming! While most of us have similar Christmas day traditions, everyone does something different for Christmas Eve. We here at Eco18 decided to share with you our unique Christmas Eve…Read More

Each month we ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation, and advice for other like-minded people. This month we connected with Savannah Chrisley, star of USA Network’s reality series, Chrisley Knows Best. A 17-year-old pageant…Read More

The Flu  The flu kills when a defective immune system allows bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, to enter the lungs. To illustrate how dangerous influenza can be, during the 19l8 flu pandemic—also called Spanish Flu—approximately 20 to 40% of the…Read More

The holidays are filled with family, friends, food and fun, but unfortunately that’s not always the case. According to the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness, there is an average of 3.5 million homeless people every year. Approximately 35…Read More

Volunteering and giving back is a worthwhile and rewarding experience for many reasons. Most importantly, volunteering helps those in need. Furthermore, it provides the volunteer with a fulfilling experience that can change his/her outlook and help him/her grow as a…Read More

This article was updated on 12.3.20 The holiday season traditionally brings joy and great expectations about gatherings, delicious meals, and -of course- the gifts. But, during the festivities, many people also experience emotional difficulties derived from financial constraints, family issues,…Read More