Amid worries of an obesity epidemic and its related illnesses, including high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease, Los Angeles officials, among others around the country, are proposing to limit new fast-food restaurants -- a tactic that could be called health zoning. Amid worries of an obesity epidemic and its related illnesses, including high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease, Los Angeles officials, among others around the country, are proposing to limit new fast-food...

The point is obvious, but causes one to ask, Which character am I? and, How does this relate to those who fish, hunt and enjoy other outdoor recreation? Activities and rights are being changed or restricted, often by pressure from economic or special interest coalitions government included in both. The point is obvious, but causes one to ask, Which character am I? and, How does this relate to those who fish, hunt and enjoy other outdoor recreation? Activities and rights are being changed...

Many noticed the phenomenon of time-elapsed videos in which people took photos of themselves every day for several years (Springsteen's new album "Magic" (due out Oct. But how about a site devoted to pictures of cheese? There are, in fact, a number of Web sites that specialize in similarly particular photos. Web photographers document everything from cheese to chairs NEWS. You may be impressed that there is a site, for example, specializing in passive-aggressive notes (it's true:...

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Zelman, MPH, RD, LD Action-packed weeknights, overscheduled weekends, days when you have too much to do before guests come over or before you go to someone else s house with a dish in hand -- there are plenty of times when "make-ahead" meals can come to the rescue. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD Action-packed weeknights, overscheduled weekends, days when you have too much to do before guests come over or before you go to someone else s house with a dish in hand -- there are plenty of times when...

Share your favorite beverages with us -- everything from beer and wine to coffee and energy drinks. Shake the first five ingredients vigorously and strain into an ice-filled high-ball glass. The Emmys, the television industry's Oscars, air Sunday night. To help get you in an Emmy mood, Staying In will be sharing drink recipes inspired by Emmy-nominated shows until Saturday. First up, the Fade to Black. Top up with Cherry Club Soda. Top with Cherry Club Soda and stir. Note: To make sour...

No comment may contain: Potentially libelous statements; such as accusing somebody of a crime, defamation of character, or statements that can harm somebody's reputation. At least it has protein rather than just heavy carbs, which could leave you feeling hungry a few hours later. Also, watch out for the flavored coffees, McDonald's adds syrup, so the calories are up there (190 for a medium) Can breakfast at fast food joints be healthy? We will never edit or alter your comments, but we do...

After freezing bees, grinding them up, extracting the DNA, and using sophisticated genetic sequencing to identify every organism present, the researchers have settled upon a little-known virus discovered in Israel only three years ago. California's almonds alone require about 50 percent of all the managed bees in the country; the insects are loaded onto tractor trailers and trucked west every winter. The instrument then compares the genetic sequences in the sample with those of known...

We recently invited Sunday News readers to share favorite recipes that use cereals as ingredients in dishes that might be served as appetizers, sides, entrees, snacks or desserts. ALMOND BARK COOKIES 1 pound white chocolate (the type used for dipping or candy-making) 4 tablespoons chunky peanut butter 6 to 8 ounces (or about of a small box of Special K cereal (or generic version) Break white chocolate into small pieces and melt in a double boiler or microwave, following melting...