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New York targets obesity with rules on day-care drinks
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York authorities issued new rules on Wednesday governing licensed day care centers to require they serve low-fat milk, water or 100 percent juice to help prevent obesity.
The nutty holidays!
The holidays are here! November and December can be a stressful time of year. Not only do our pocket books get smaller, but we also worry about the treats that are offered as gifts that can potentially pack on the …
Study lifts cloud over heart drugs Zetia, Vytorin
CHICAGO - A major study lifts a cloud around Zetia and Vytorin, blockbuster drugs for lowering cholesterol. The study found that these pills modestly lower the risk of heart attacks and other problems in people at …
Wine tips for the holidays
As the winter holidays approach, many of us make plans to entertain friends and family at our homes, and to join celebrations as guests. Whether we are the entertainers or the entertained, wine many times will be p…
The most important gift
If you were to ask someone what they value most in life, they would say family, church, pets, maybe their job, and their health. Some forget about the latter until you ask, "what about your health?" Then it's an em…
Estrogen is one part of your hormonal symphony
Let's talk about estrogen. With 400 functions in the body, it's no wonder that when this part of your hormonal symphony is out of tune, there are many consequences! Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, moo…
Energy drinks: Are they worth the risk?
The same pick-me-up that powers you through a boring afternoon meeting or late-night deadline could be silently setting your body up for some serious health problems. A 2013 report from the Substance Abuse and Ment…
Hand transplant recovery sheds new light on touch
The knees have it
The snow season is fast approaching and it's time to get ready. We have about four weeks before the snow should be flying, and you will need your knees to be in tip-top shape to be able to do their job for you this…
A guide to take the pain out of Thanksgiving math
Ready for the annual Thanksgiving math quiz?
This season's sparkle
Clark Griswold would be proud.
Kris Storey: Settled in Rathdrum
Milestone Announcements November 16, 2014
Fall gladly into this stunning tourist trap
BRIDAL VEIL, Ore. (AP) - When my parents arrived from Minnesota for a visit and said they wanted to see Multnomah Falls, I couldn't help but roll my eyes.
North Idaho mom picked for national calendar
SANDPOINT - As any parent can tell you, being a mom is a massive demand on both time and energy, and Jenny Mire's experience was no different.