Fiction

A pair of sisters take on post-war America in Amy Bloom’s ‘Lucky Us’

What are you reading now?

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Son-in-law’s abusive father makes family gathering painful

Dear Abby: I adore my son-in-law, “Tom.” He’s a wonderful husband to our daughter. He&...

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax: Friends’ deaths spark fears in 45-year-old

Dear Carolyn: I’m in my mid-40s and I guess finally having my midlife crisis. After watching my fr...

YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG

Juicy tomatoes soften bruschetta’s bite

First things first: Bruschetta should be pronounced “broo-sketta,” not “broo-shetta.&#...

Fiction

A single mom, her kids and a tech millionaire in trouble hit the road in Jojo Moyes’ comic ‘One Plus One’

In the spotlight

Kate Mulgrew talks playing Red on ‘Orange is the New Black’

Kate Mulgrew has had a long and diverse career in soaps (Ryan’s Hope), episodic TV (Mrs. Columbo, St...

Nonfiction

Naturalist’s book gives hope for wildlife preservation

Overuse injuries

Young athletes are suffering more overuse injuries

As young athletes specialize in sports, pediatric orthopedists are seeing more overuse injuries.

Ask Nancy

Ask Nancy: What to do when your elderly neighbor needs help

Q. My next-door neighbors for the past 30 years are two elderly women who are now in their eighties. One ha...

Injuries

Accidents happen, but injuries can be prevented

In the summer, as children are more active, their trips to hospital ERs jump. But with care, many injuries ...

Smoking

E-cigarettes: Colorful, cherry-flavored and carcinogenic?

Nicotene and cancer-causing compounds have been found in some e-cigarettes, whose usage has jumped consider...

Anesthesia

Children undergoing surgery need special care with anesthesia

When Joshua Lenchue returned to his Davie home from work the evening of July7, he was pleased to find his 1...

Eye health

Eye exams can reveal a range of health problems

Vaccinations

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? For some, back-to-school doctor visits include HPV vaccine

Gardasil, which protects against four strains of HPV, the most common sexually transmitted virus, has been ...

Ear infections

New guidelines call for limiting antibiotics for ear infections

When they were toddlers, Sallie James’ twins suffered such painful ear infections they would wake up...

France

Life at the ‘end of the earth’ in western Brittany

Do you know where the world ends?

California

Hammett’s San Francisco: Where noir still lives

The travel troubleshooter

Resort won’t accept my Travelzoo voucher

Q: I recently bought a Travelzoo voucher for pet-friendly accommodations at Yosemite Lakes RV Resort. I ma...

Travelwise

Renting a car for your European trip

Go for the food: Alaska

Reindeer dogs from Anchorage’s cranky hot dog vendor

Showtime: London

UK museum looks at epic, intimate sides of WWI

It’s an iconic scene of Britain at war: Thousands of Londoners huddled in Underground stations as Ge...

Bar scene: United Arab Emirates

Craft cocktails are on the rise in Dubai

Cocktails and Muslim culture don’t exactly go hand in hand. On a recent trip to Dubai, however, I wa...

Pennsylvania: Philadelphia museum’s golden goddess glows again

Golden goddess glows again

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: The comic book death of Archie underscores how far we still have to go to be an inclusive society

Archie Andrews has died, felled by an assassin’s bullet intended for a friend. Let’s pause he...

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Reading habits (and media) are a’changing

OK, so I am biased. I’m partial to the rhythm and melody of language, to the thrill of a well-turned...

Tiffany & Co. opens at Aventura Mall

Cardio health

Hispanic, black women bear the brunt of cardiovascular disease

Though African-American and Hispanic women have a higher incidence of risk factors than non-Hispanic white ...

Coral Gables

TV contest victory is milestone for Coral Gables fashion designer

Oscar Lopez of Coral Gables won $100,000 on the TV series Project Runway: Under the Gunn.

Rag & Bone opens boutique at Bal Harbour Shops

Rag & Bone, the fashion brand known for melding classic tailoring with a modern, edgy New York aesthetic, h...

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Think before you dial, text, FaceTime, Skype, chat

One of the great wonders of the modern era is the fact that we can pretty much reach anyone at any time, re...

Mannequin makeover

Retailers are adding thicker waists, saggier breasts and back fat to mimic shoppers’ actual shapes

YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG

Juicy tomatoes soften bruschetta’s bite

First things first: Bruschetta should be pronounced “broo-sketta,” not “broo-shetta.&#...

Kids’ nutrition

Healthy eating options are plentiful, and fun, when giving children food for life

When Sheah Rarback, the director of nutrition at the University of Miami’s Mailman Center for Child ...

restaurants

An A-to-Z guide to Miami Spice 2014

Seven-day menu planner

Plan your meals a week at a time or pick and choose your favorites. Each meal comes with a shopping list.

YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG

Cheese-filled jalapeños make parties pop

Jalapeños are typically thought of as a seasoning, something to chop up or slice to make something els...

Today’s Special

Parmigiano-Reggiano earns its reign as king of cheeses

Cooking

A cut above: Sharp knives are a home cook’s greatest tool

Cook’s Corner

Layered picnic coleslaw is a sight to behold

Outdoor living

Fire tables are the newest in outdoor furniture

Fire bowls were a great idea; they were just a little low to the ground and not especially attractive. Well...

Treasures

Convex mirror antique or just a family heirloom?

Fairchild Tropical Garden Column

Dragon fruit surprisingly easy to grow

Dragon fruit: The name alone is mysterious and intriguing, and its appearance does not disappoint. The frui...

Washington Report

A creative way to reach a home sale

Interest rate buy-downs, long used by home builders, are gaining traction in the resale market.

Ask a plumber

Type of kitchen sink can help narrow down faucet choices

DESIGN TRENDS

Practitioners of ‘modern’ design are softening their traditional starkness

Hot Property: Los Angeles

Ellen sells trophy home to tech billionaire

Ellen DeGeneres has sold the A. Quincy Jones-designed Brody House on Los Angeles’ Westside to Napste...

Interior design

Need more storage? Might have to sleep on that

Restoration Hardware’s catalogs might be getting bigger, but its furniture, if you can believe it, i...

Pet Vet: Dealing with an itchy problem

Skin problems, particularly itchy skin problems, can be quite frustrating to deal with, both as a caretaker...

Talking Dog: Training and treats can stop leash pulling

Question: I have taught my dog Brutus to walk on a leash without pulling, which he does perfectly, but only...

Animal Island: Dog doesn't get along with other canines

Q: My 5-year-old Maltipoo is sweet and lovable, but when she sees another dog, she starts growling and whin...

How to care for your pet without breaking the bank

It's a shame furry friends can't pay for themselves. Though wagging tails after a long day at work may make...

Pet Vet: Rabbits can show aggression, especially males

Andrea writes in concerning her 18-month-old male Netherland Dwarf rabbit that has suddenly become aggressi...

Miami Beach

Miami Beach tentatively approves dog beach

Dogs may soon be allowed on the sand in a designated area of North Beach.

Miami Beach

Miami Beach may start weekly off-leash dog beach

The proposed dog beach would be between 80th and 81st streets in North Beach.

Palmetto Bay

Palmetto Bay may change barking-dog law

Current rules say a police officer must witness violations, although the police chief said a videotape also...

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: The comic book death of Archie underscores how far we still have to go to be an inclusive society

Archie Andrews has died, felled by an assassin’s bullet intended for a friend. Let’s pause he...

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: I’m stressed out, but so is everyone else

My jaw has been hurting lately. The pain is occasional and there’s no physical explanation for it. S...

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Kids’ birthday parties have gotten fancier, and that’s a good thing for grandparents

When the last of my children hit their middle school years, I figured my time as a birthday party host ...

Aging

Drum and sing-along class livens the social life of residents at The Palace in Coral Gables

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Reading habits (and media) are a’changing

OK, so I am biased. I’m partial to the rhythm and melody of language, to the thrill of a well-turned...

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Handwritten letters — file under ‘obsolete’

One of the pleasures of life is walking to the edge of my front yard, opening the hinged jaw of the black m...

In My Opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Student loan debt is Millenials’ biggest economic threat

Those of us who have managed to see our children graduate from college without student loans should conside...

In My Opinion

AnaVeciana-Suarez: Ah, the freedom of summer

Surely no season ushers in insouciance so completely as summer. Not spring, with its profusion of violent c...