SWINE FLU

Davie man dies from swine flu

Following a common pattern in swine flu cases, a Davie man who suffered from a chronic heart condition has ...

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Miami-Dade confirms 421 swine flu cases

The number of confirmed swine flu cases in Miami-Dade stood at 421 on Wednesday, according to the county he...

GAY COMMUNITY

United Way conducts online census of gay community

United Way has developed a 67-question survey to shed light on the activities of South Florida's gay commun...

SKIN DEEP

Does your skin need to detox?

Devotees of detox diets and spa treatments have long insisted that fasting, slathering yourself with mud an...

Dark side of the sun: Our skin, eyes and pets need protection from sun's rays

We couldn't do without the sun. It keeps us warm, fuels photosynthesis so we have spinach to eat and helps ...

Hide your eyes -- from harmful rays

Summer may be a time to look at life through rose-colored glasses, but just make sure the glasses have enou...

SKIN CANCER

Heed ABCDE danger signs

There are three basic types of skin cancer. Two of them, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, ...

Too much togetherness: What happens when a cozy home starts to feel crowded?

PARENTING

Hey kids, what's so darn funny?

TIME BANKS

New system lets members invest their time

Julia Reyes' son struggles in math, but she can't afford a tutor. Luckily, her bank is there to help. She'l...

DR. DOLITTLER

Emergency surgery puts a bite on dog owner

Q: Mama, my English bulldog, had to go to the emergency hospital one night last month. She chewed out her s...

THE FRUGAL DUCHESS

Davie baker cooks up suggestions for savings

Baking can be both frugal and entertaining, an activity for kids as well as adults, says Sharmila Melwani, ...

KIDDING AROUND

Summer Fun Celebration sizzles at Dolphin Mall

Escape the summer heat at Dolphin Mall with the Summer Fun Celebration through August and enter a contest t...

Baby's going green: Eco-friendly ways to raise a child

The eyes -- or lips -- have it: Runway makeup artists say to pick one feature and flaunt it

BOUTIQUE OF THE WEEK

A dose of reality at D-A-S-H

Celeb sisters Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian adore South Beach's beachy environment so much they brough...

SHOP TO IT!

Save at Fontainebleau shops

The Fontainebleau Miami Beach is offering readers 20 percent off merchandise at its retail stores. Included...

We Tried It! | Huge Lips Skinny Hips

What: Huge Lips Skinny Hips How much: $20 Where is it: The Shore Club Hotel; purplelabnyc.com Trying to los...

SKIN DEEP

Does your skin need to detox?

Devotees of detox diets and spa treatments have long insisted that fasting, slathering yourself with mud an...

Style Calendar

MALL MOLES ALERT Aventura Mall Fourth of July Celebrations: Mall will be open on Saturday, the Fourth of Ju...

HEALTH Q&A

How to get in touch with your inner beauty

A FORK ON THE ROAD

Argentine sells grass-fed beef from Uruguay

Pablo Liberato is the exclusive U.S. importer of grass-fed Gaucho Ranch beef from Uruguay. The tall Argenti...

DESPERATION DINNERS

Mucho mangoes inspire an easy salsa

The only thing better than July Fourth is a July Fourth that creates a three-day weekend. Let the picnics, ...

THE EDGY VEGGIE

Lowly greens gain sheen

COOK'S CORNER

Boiled dressing perks up potato salad

Q: When I was little, my friend's mother made the absolutely best dressing on her potato salad. The only in...

HOMEMADE POPS

Summer on a stick: Get creative, have fun

When you are sticky with sweat, nothing tastes better than an icy treat on a stick. A pop is the perfect br...

COOKBOOK

10 methods of cooking 32 favorite foods

Ten: All the Foods We Love and Ten Perfect Recipes for Each. Sheila Lukins. Workman. $19.95. What it is: Lu...

KITCHEN Q&A

Lime for lemon juice OK

Q: Can lime juice and lemon juice be used interchangeably in recipes? A: The taste will be slightly differe...

A guide to cleaning your closets and other household nooks

Get your fizz on with these soda makers

Hardy plants made to step on

Plants that will not only survive but thrive under foot traffic have long been a goal for people whose chil...

CONDO LINE

Stepping stones lead to a misunderstanding

Q: After reading and re-reading my association bylaws, I am puzzled by my HOA board denying my changes beca...

HOT PROPERTY: LOS ANGELES

Charlie Sheen and family outgrow restored Mediterranean

Actor Charlie Sheen of Two and a Half Men and his wife, Brooke, have listed their 1927 Mediterranean in L.A...

Garden calendar

EVENTS International Mango Festival The 17th annual event with more than 200 varieties of mango trees and f...

GRILLING

Where's the beef? Grilling accessories help make summer fun

From cheap to extravagant, 12 gadgets to jumpstart your summertime grilling.

COLORADO

Dude ranches have options for all ages: riding, rafting or fly-fishing

The crowd cheers and calls out encouragement as the rider nudges her horse faster past the barrels -- and t...

FAMILY TRAVEL

Hot on the trail of pioneering author's childhood footsteps

My boys and I unbuckled our sandals and slid down a muddy bank, slipping our feet into the cool waters of P...

FLORIDA

Looking for a quick getaway? Don't sweat it

Even during the heat of summer, Florida's got plenty of cool attractions.

MISSOURI

Oldies are still goodies at Branson's 50 theaters

The nation's live music-show capital has more than 50,000 theater seats -- that's more than Broadway, Las V...

MASSACHUSETTS

Natural, cultural wonders lure visitors to the Berkshires

It's really not a wonder that western Masschusetts' beauty would inspire artistic minds.

NEW YORK

Cheap seats are great seats on Broadway

The actress is so close to me that I could literally grab her arm. Another actor approaches behind me, star...

GEAR + GADGETS

Tools for the road are designed to make travel a snap