Some county residents are still at risk from the dangers of lead-based paint, although the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned its sale for use in homes 30 years ago. ...more

August 15, 2008

SEBRING — To kick butts, Tobacco Prevention Specialist Donna Noel Stayton thought about donning a cigarette costume to hand out fliers about the dangers of smoking. "Don't be a butt," Stayton said Monday at the Highlands County Health Department. People will say "oh no, here comes the lady with her cigarette costume." After working as a county health educator, Stayton assumed her new title Jan. 25 and specific mission, to combat smoking, after the county received a $388,000 grant for tobacco prevention. "We are so excited about this opportunity," she said. ...more

February 12, 2008

One of the hardest parts of dieting (besides being hungry) is tracking how many calories you're taking in with each meal and snack. ...more

December 15, 2007

The Chilean rose-haired tarantula's venom liquefies its prey's insides, allowing the spider to consume its catch by drinking it down. ...more

September 20, 2007