It hasn’t been easy for Suite101 to catch up with Julie Angus, the first woman to row across the Atlantic ocean. The adventurer, scientist and environmental activist is either atop her bicycle, hiking in the woods, or rowing around the world. We’re thrilled to welcome her as one of Suite101’s Guest Writers. Hear from Julie what it’s like to get intimate with oceanic ecosystems while being pummeled by hurricanes on her Atlantic ocean crossing. Then find out how she tackles the writing process in this three-part interview with Suite101 Science & Nature editor Jill Browne.

Cruise lines have implemented stringent health screening protocols and flu treatment with Tamiflu to manage and prevent H1N1 from occurring on their cruise ships.

Breastfeeding has many benefits and one of them is the ability to form a strong bond between mother and baby. Turn every breastfeeding session into a bonding occasion.

Recently released reports detail common side effects experienced by recipients of the vaccines recently approved by the FDA for the prevention of the swine flu.

Cold-blooded criminals are stealing pets. As the economy sinks deeper into recession, pet theft rises in the U.S. according to the AKC.