How much brown sugar should I eat in a day to get the health benefits? Which minerals will I get most of that way? ...more

November 1, 2009

The second "Sister to Sister" kickoff luncheon offered about 100 women a chance to be screened for factors contributing to heart disease and to hear about plans for similar screenings elsewhere. ...more

January 21, 2009

The probiotic label is being slapped on products all over the supermarket. Here are a few facts to help you decide whether you want to buy or skip these trendy foods designed to keep your belly happy. ...more

January 10, 2009

How do I substitute honey for sugar in baking recipes? For each cup of sugar called for, use 3/4 cup of honey and reduce the other liquid in the recipe by 1/4 cup. In equal measures, honey is sweeter than sugar, so you'll have the same sweetness level. Be aware that not all recipes take kindly to honey. It browns more rapidly, so keep an eye on the batter while it bakes. If bread or cake looks like it is browning too rapidly but is not done, you can lay a sheet of foil loosely over the pan to protect the surface while it finishes baking. And store the final product carefully. Honey tends to draw moisture, so baked goods such as sweet breads can actually get beads of moisture on them, which make them look spotty. ...more

January 4, 2009

More Parking For Channel District Manhattan Construction Co., which is building the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington, Texas, and has a regional office in Tampa, was selected Tuesday to negotiate with the Tampa Port Authority for a contract to expand the 2,500-space Channelside parking garage by 700 spaces. ...more

December 17, 2008

The maker of Airborne dietary supplements has agreed to pay $7 million to settle allegations by 32 states, including Florida, that it made false claims about the benefits of its fruit-flavored products. ...more

December 16, 2008

After three surgeries, Judy Sherer still had chronic pain in her left shoulder. She'd lost faith in her doctors, and in despair tried a new health benefit offered by her employer. ...more

July 26, 2008