For more than 20 years, Wes Ward was the final word on building plans in Dade City. ...more

October 18, 2007

A lousy marriage might literally make you sick. Marital strife and other bad personal relationships can raise your risk for heart disease, researchers reported Monday. ...more

October 9, 2007

Eric Sause of Lutz never goes anywhere without nitroglycerin in his pocket. "It reminds me to take care of myself or I'm going to have to use it," the 48-year-old says. Four years ago, when Sause was living in Seattle, he noticed his arm tingling as he mowed the lawn. It happened again as he mowed the lawn the following week. He thought it was strange, but it didn't hurt, so he wasn't alarmed. ...more

October 4, 2007

How often have we heard, "I'll get even with that SOB?" ...more

October 1, 2007

Before 9/11, my husband and I spent a lot of time traveling in Switzerland. We thoroughly enjoyed riding its excellent trains, with one exception. The panel of glass that separated nonsmokers from the smoking section was open at the top, making it impossible to escape the smoke. It made us wonder why they even bothered. That's the same question you have to ask when it comes to "healthy" junk food, a burgeoning new food group. ...more

September 27, 2007

People with heart disease are advised to think twice before hitting the streets for a jog. Researchers recommend that heart disease patients take their workout indoors or steer clear of heavy traffic to avoid breathing polluted air. ...more

September 13, 2007

The number of deaths in the United States rose in 2005 after a sharp decline the year earlier, a disappointing reversal that suggests the 2004 numbers were a fluke. Cancer deaths were also up. ...more

September 13, 2007

SEBRING — Official autopsy reports have determined the cause death of Anton Young, an inmate at Highlands County Jail, was hypertensive heart disease and the manner of death was ruled natural, Sheriff Susan Benton announced Thursday. ...more

September 6, 2007

Scientists are testing seasickness patches and other surprising options in a challenging search for ways to treat the crushing depression and uncontrolled mania of bipolar disorder. ...more

September 3, 2007