Love popcorn?

If you love popcorn, check out new recipes during National Popcorn Poppin' Month.

Saturday is a day of play

Nickelodeon is going dark for three hours tomorrow, in hopes kids will get outside and take part in the cable channel's fourth annual "Worldwide Day of Play." When it goes back on the air, it will feature stories of kids who are more active now.

Another massive toy recall

600 thousand toys being recalled yet again due to lead paint from China. Here's the list of all the recent recalls.

Why are kids overweight?

Researchers say we just need to take a look around at our kids' surroundings for the answer.

Money Central for kids

Your kids can learn all about what makes the world go around -- money! There are games and more for kids, ages 5-13.

If you see it, you will eat it.

Experts say if it's convenient and easily accessible, you're gonna eat it. So the advice is keep unhealthy snacks out of sight and healthy snacks in sight.

Do not call me!

Don't let telemarkers ruin your dinner hour. Sign up for the "Do Not Call" list registry. If you signed up already, you need to do it again. The list which began five years ago is about to expire.

Help for your small business

If you need a little help growing your small business, head to the Minority 2007 Small Business Summit is Friday, September 21st.

New DOT study about I-75

If you drive I-75 each day, you can find out about a new study of how it can better handle present and future traffic flow.

Crocs on escalators can be dangerous

There are reports of kids getting their soft soled shoes, known as Crocs, stuck in escalators.

Got allergies? Get dirty.

Research finds we're too clean and our bodies need to get exposed to dirt and germs to be able to fend off infections. Immune system instead of fighting off infections has how shifted to developing allergies.

Eating out? Better re-count your calories.

When people think they're eating healthier, they end up consuming more calories.

Sweat your way to a bigger brain

Exercising has many benefits, from helping you burn calories and lose weight,to helping you get in shape, and giving you energy and now comes word it also can help you grow many new brain cells.

Is chocolate addictive?

We may love chocolate and call ourselves "Chocoholics," but research says chocolate is not addictive.

Could gas prices affect your waistline?

Study finds higher gasoline prices may slim more than just your wallet, but also your waistline.

It pays to lose weight

A new study has found the more financial incentives we have, the more we lose weight. Many companies are experimenting with rewarding people for weight loss, and this new study finds rewards really work. In fact, the more money people were paid, the more weight they lost. All this time, we've been paying weight loss companies to help us lose weight, now we just have to convince those companies to instead pay us!

Tips for Better Grades

Want your kids to get better grades? Get tips on how to make their room more positive for academic success.

Artificial food coloring danger for kids

Study is linking artificial food coloring and preservatives to hyperactivity in children.

Smoking bad for pets too

New research finds secondhand smoke may cause cancer in cats, dogs and birds.

Another massive toy recall

Mattel again recalling toys made in China with lead paint. 800-thousand toys sold in the last year, some involving Barbie accessories. See the exact product list here.