Florida ranks high for women business owners
Orlando Sentinel - The U.S. Census says the number of businesses in the state grew 29% from 1997 to 2002. After 14 years as a legal secretary in Panama, Leslie Barkema knew just what she wanted to do last year when she moved to Orlando: start her own business. After

Eating Ourselves to Death
Nation - Bill Clinton has been flashing his charm on TV lately, talking about cheaper drug prices for African AIDS sufferers. It is a most worthwhile cause but a remote one. In New York City, where Mr. Clinton maintains his rather grand, publicly paid-for

An Apple A Day May Help Keep Memory Sharp
Denver Channel - "An apple a day" has a new meaning for those who want to stay sharp as they age. New research on test animals suggests that consuming apple juice may protect against cell damage that contributes to age-related memory loss. "This new study suggests

Want To Lose Weight? Limit Your Flavors
Denver Channel - CHICAGO -- Looking to drop some pounds? One obesity expert suggests picking one flavor a day and sticking to it. Yale University's David Katz said the key to losing weight is in limiting flavors. He said people stop eating when their brain's appetite

Weigh the risks: New diet pill no sure miracle drug
Lexington Herald-Leader - A new diet pill soon might be available without a prescription, but don't get too excited. "There really has not been anything that has made it to the market that has shown a true difference," said Kelly Smith, an associate professor of pharmacy at