Healthcare dialogue may yield more than enjoyable exchanges

| |Monday, Feb. 08, 2010

Many Americans are not enamored of the Democrats' plan, but Republicans have to be careful.Read more

Texas to discard millions of babies' blood samples

Monday, Feb. 08, 2010

A critical safety net for babies -- that heel prick of blood taken from every newborn -- is facing an ethics attack.Read more

Giving birth after 40 raises odds of autism, study finds

| |Monday, Feb. 08, 2010

But older mothers account for less than 5 percent of the increase in autism diagnoses.Read more

Swine flu epidemic seems to be declining, officials say

| |Friday, Feb. 05, 2010

Health officials say U.S. cases have been declining since October.Read more

Frost Bite

Friday, Feb. 05, 2010

Frost bite

Blake's Organic Shepherd's PieRead more

DVD workouts: Denise Austin's 'Body Makeover Mix'

Friday, Feb. 05, 2010

Denise Austin's "Body Makeover Mix" is a good, solid toning and sculpting routine.Read more

Shopping bag: Kairos hair-care products

Friday, Feb. 05, 2010

If you're experiencing mysterious breakouts around your jaw line, hairline or forehead, you may not realize your hair-care products are to blame.Read more

Have a special-needs diet? Here's how to eat smarter and save money

| |Friday, Feb. 05, 2010

Six years ago, when doctors told Amy Twomey of Dallas that she had celiac disease, she was overwhelmed. The only treatment for it is to stop eating all products that contain gluten, including wheat, rye and barley.Read more

Women's heart health group wants speakers to share their experiences

Thursday, Feb. 04, 2010

It's National Go Red Day, when the American Heart Association wants people to show their support by wearing the color synonymous with the women's heart health movement.Read more

Places to go: Orchids

|Friday, Feb. 05, 2010

Forget cut flowers and go for some home-grown exotics: orchids, for instance.Read more