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Use light colours, bold accents and classy ceilings to help make downstairs space feel more like home

Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and other diet groups said Tuesday they are supporting New York City's proposed crackdown on super-sized, sugary drinks, adding prominent weight loss groups' influence to the campaign ahead of a vote next week.

Dear Dr. Donohue: Since starting to clip your articles, I haven't found any that deal with using adult stem cells for breakthrough treatments, such as repairing heart damage.

It's not a quick fix but over the long haul, focus on fruits and veggies pays

Unsightly, odd-shaped bumps on tomatoes often the result of cool weather during early growth

Many years ago, when Chris and I lived in Toronto, a relative in the Maritimes asked a favour. A friend was visiting Canada from Poland and would dearly like to spend a few days in Canada's largest city.

Omega-3 fatty acids and mercury, both found in fish, appear to have opposite affects on heart health, according to a northern European study.

Art of the Cocktail is a threeday journey into the art, craft and tradition of the cocktail.

Dear Dr. Donohue: You probably have discussed this disease before, but it didn't apply then. I have been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. I am a 79year-old woman in good health. How serious is this? Now it affects only my vision.

Just as music and lighting can influence what shoppers buy, toning down the tunes and dimming the lights in a fast food restaurant can help diners enjoy their meal more and eat less, according to a U.S. study.