Beth Dalbey is a National Editor at Patch.com. With a strong focus on health and wellness, consumer health, and environmental issues, she covers a range of topics including food safety, veterinary care, and climate policy. Beth's work has been featured in Yahoo News and Patch.com, showcasing her commitment to community journalism and in-depth reporting.
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Readers debate the ethics of white lies and brutal truths, and the line between fibs sparing feelings and falsehoods causing real harm.
By: Beth Dalbey
Joe Snitch wants to help; "UFO clouds" drift into California; e-bikes menace the grocery aisles; and the M&M's don't have the blues.
By: Beth Dalbey
Most Americans see kindness and respect in daily life, according to a recent poll. We want to hear your stories.
Pediatricians emphasize essential prevention measures: swimming lessons, constant supervision, pool fencing, life jackets, and CPR training.
By: Beth Dalbey
National Ice Cream Day is coming up. Give us the scoop on your favorite flavors, freezer-aisle loyalties and strongest ice cream opinions.
![A Stolen Peach And A Stolen Laptop Can Feel Morally Worlds Apart [The Question]](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/790386/20260708/062118/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1760790557___08182035831.jpg)
By: Beth Dalbey
Stealing seems ethically clear-cut, unless it involves food, a coworker, or personal risk.
By: Beth Dalbey
Patch readers share small but lasting moments of kindness, ranging from a tied shoelace to strangers offering comfort and aid after a crash.
Millions of eye drops have been recalled; name-brand dog food poses a choking hazard; stop using these grills; and check cars for recalls.
By: Beth Dalbey
Sources of cyclospora surges can be tricky to pin down. State health officials report 1,700 have been sickened in nearly 30 states.
By: Beth Dalbey
Solar wind measurements, which can suddenly color a night sky with vivid colors, are among the forecasting tools NOAA has recently updated.
![Some Lies Are Kind, But Others Are Dangerous, Readers Say [The Question]](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/790386/20260701/084908/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-252136366___01204632320.jpg)
