McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Charlene Darnell would love to see her family living in a pristine home. "A big showcase house," the cheery 43-year-old nurse said, "with room to display stuff." But Darnell knows...

The growing diabetes epidemic is not just hurting humans: It is increasingly afflicting the kitties curled up on our overlarge laps as we have allowed our tabbies to get tubby....

Be smart this winter by preparing for possible severe winter weather. Develop a plan and compile a storm kit that includes: -- Flashlights and fresh batteries -- Extra garage and...

James Thomas "Jim" Nesbitt Jr., who shared the road and dusty honky-tonk stages with the likes of Conway Twitty, Stonewall Jackson and Dottie West, died Thursday at his home in...

To make sure your vehicle is winter ready, here are tips from the Illinois Department of Transportation: * Because winter is rough on equipment, regularly check the wipers, tires, lights...

There are better ways to build a house, especially if you want to keep mold under control, Charles Perry believes. "Mold is a huge issue for my clients, especially lenders,...

When it comes to keeping portion sizes in check, Cornish hens are a shoo-in. A hybrid between Cornish and White Rock chickens, the resulting miniature poultry typically weighs just 1...

Fertility doctors are under pressure to reduce the number of twins produced by in-vitro fertilization because dual births are riskier and costlier than singles. But conservative treatment is a tough...

Perfectly sculpted abs are the domain of the genetically gifted, strict dieter and cardio-committed. We can all, however, gain important abdominal strength. Strong abs stabilize our muscles and joints when...

He's done two tours in Iraq as an interpreter for the U.S. military. Both ended in medical evacuations. Even so, Ari Kirkuki says he has not yet accomplished his mission....