Food
Wineries come out in support of gay marriage
Portions of profits given to advocacy organizations
Southwest Lifestyle
Food
Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts
The Seattle-based coffee chain says it will start posting calorie counts on menu boards nationwide next week, ahead of a federal regulation that would require it to do so. Calorie…
Health
Gene mutations causing puberty to occur earlier
Doctors define early puberty as the development of secondary sex characteristics before age 8 in girls and before age 9 in boys. It’s no longer rare to see children developing…
Health
Britain to start regulating e-cigarettes as medicines
Britain will start regulating electronic cigarettes as medicines, according to the country’s top regulator. E-cigarettes are battery-operated products that turn nicotine into a vapor that is inhaled.Associated Press E-cigarettes are…
Health
Food-packaging chemical and obesity linked
Study: Girls with high BPA levels are more likely to be obese
Family
The new dads: Diaper duty’s just the start
Jeremy Foster, 37, of Kansas City, Mo., here with daughter, Sophia, 1, is an example of a new generation of fathers who don’t just change the occasional diaper but who,…
Travel
Giving Guatemala a chance
Stay safe with careful planning, be rewarded with spectacular sites, ancient ruins
Travel
From beach to the boardwalk: Freebies in Myrtle Beach
The boardwalk in Myrtle Beach, S.C., is just more than a mile long and was completed three years ago at a cost of more than $6 million. Mayor John Rhodes…
Travel
Do your homework before booking historic inn
Don’t be surprised by lack of Wi-Fi connection or communal bathroom
Religion
N.C. protesters split on Bible’s message
Interpretations about how to help poor are divergent
Food
A healthy spin on fish tacos
This healthy fish taco recipe calls for the fish to be sauteed instead of deep fried.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Naturally, perhaps, they are easiest to find in regions with a strong…
Food
Maple bacon cookies are indulgence for Dad
At 150 calories each, Milk Chocolate Maple Bacon cookies are a decadent treat for Dad’s special day.Matthew Mead/Associated Press These cookies can be made ahead, then stored in tightly sealed…
Health
Medical equipment prices in Denver, Colorado Springs to drop
Many insurance companies set their prices for medical equipment based on the prices paid by Medicare, the government health plan for people 65 and older. So observers say lower Medicare…
Health
UK to help smokers cut down with nicotine products
For years, Britain has encouraged people who wanted to kick the habit to simply stop, with various supports available, including counseling and nicotine products. But nicotine replacement therapies were not…
Health
HPV a growing cause of upper throat cancer
The virus, HPV, is best known for causing cervical cancer. But experts say it also is a growing cause of certain types of oral cancer, those in the upper throat…
Health
FDA weighs lifting safety restrictions on Avandia
The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a new interpretation of the key study of Avandias heart attack risks, which suggests the drug is as safe as older diabetes drugs.…
Health
Sunscreen slows skin aging, new study shows
A new study from Australia provides evidence that sunscreen can slow skin aging. Researchers measured wrinkles and texture changes on the back of participant’s hands over 4.5 years.Annals of Internal…
Family
Online dating, marriage study raises eyebrows
eHarmony commissioned research that shows relationships happier that start on Internet
Religion
The Bible reigns as Norway’s best-selling book
New translation, influx of immigrants builds interest among people
Food
Websites offer hip, beer-themed gifts for Father’s Day
Ben Franklin considered beer nectar from heaven. “Beer is proof that God wants us to be happy,” he said. These days, beer-making and beer-drinking is having a moment, if the…
Food
Bayfield native to compete on ‘Chopped’
Reality cooking show challenges chefs with unusual ingredients
Food
How to make your grill shine this summer
Bad design choices by equipment makers – kettle-shaped grills with black interiors, for example – make it harder still. But if you’re willing to do some simple arithmetic or break…
Food
For dads, a lighter take on classic steakhouse fare
An eggless bearnaise sauce adds rich flavor to a steakhouse dinner.Matthew Mead/Associated Press Happily, there are many ways these days to have your steak and eat it, too. For this…