Good intentions, good results

Good intentions, it turns out, deliver you to the corner of happiness and good health. Read More

Gospel concert to benefit lung patient

A gospel concert is planned Saturday for a woman who needs a double-lung transplant. Read More

Cancer policy in limbo

ACLU pushes coverage for male breast cancer

The ACLU wants the federal Medicaid agency to require states to cover uninsured male breast cancer patients who now are ineligible for benefits because of their gender alone. Read More

Show love to heart

Take heed of myth busters

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the media is bombarding you with crazy advice. Read More

Make it a healthy holiday

Eat light fare for Valentine's

American Heart Month -- with its themes of red and hearts -- is timed quite appropriately for February. Read More

Measuring up thermometers

A new thermometer from Vicks lets you touch behind your child's ear and get a reading in one second. Read More

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Grammy embrace of Brown draws criticism The Grammy Awards' warm embrace of Chris Brown three years after his assault of Rihanna has drawn the ire of viewers who claim he shouldn't have been rewarded with such attention. Brown was ... Read More

Houston funeral may be Friday

Newark arena seats 18,000

NEWARK, N.J. -- Whitney Houston's body headed home to New Jersey late Monday for a funeral to be held at week's end, said two people who have spoken with her family. The two people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak for the family and becaus... Read More

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Redux to hold spring classes

The Redux Contemporary Art Center at 136 St. Philip St. has announced its 2012 spring schedule of adult classes and workshops through May 29. Read More

Party tonight at FUEL restaurant celebrates TV appearance

The place to be tonight is FUEL restaurant at 211 Rutledge Ave., which is celebrating its appearance on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" with a watch party and donations to the Lowcountry Food Bank. Read More

Middle-age brain boosters

Brain power can be maintained, even improved, when you hit the prime of life: 45 and older. Read More

Students need to develop test-taking strategy

Last week I wrote about the practice tests (PSAT and The PLAN) many students take before taking the SAT or the ACT and how to interpret the scores. If you are one of the lucky ones whose school district administers either or both the SAT or the ACT, you need to compare the scores. Read More

Think carefully before dating your ex

Q My ex has just asked me out for Valentine's Day. No one else has asked so I'm thinking about going. I'm just not sure what to say to the kids: "Mommy is going out with Daddy?" What's good ex-etiquette? A: Good ex-etiquette is to say nothing to the kids about who you are dating until you ... Read More

Mom makes time for fitness while helping care for family

If there were a local mom who could say, "I don't have time to exercise," it likely would be Mary Caroline Rhea. But Rhea is not only fit, she's a fitness guru. Read More