Vitamin C Wonders

We've all heard that Vitamin C can help fight a cold, but now researchers have found it can do so much more, from smoothing out wrinkles to reducing stroke risk. Read more about it here.

World Ending When?

Scientists are predicting just when the world will end... in about 6.7 billion years. The good news is we may be able to stop the decline. Read all about it here.

In tune with Nature?

Researchers have found many of us are communing with our tv's and computers rather than nature. And that kids' "videophilia" has been shown to be a cause of obesity, lack of socialization and more. Read more about it here.

Florida College $$ Help

Sunday is "Florida College Goal Sunday." A day to help students and their parents figure out how they can pay for college. Details here.

Self Cleaning Clothes

You've heard of wash and wear clothes; now scientists are developing the next step in laundry: Wash while you wear it clothes. Researchers in Australia developing a process that gets rid of food, grime and even red wine stains when exposed to sunlight. Read more about it here.

Not too late for flu shots

It's a little late in the flu season, but it's not too late for protection. Get details about this year's flu vaccine.

Goodbye to love

If Valentine's Day finds you ending a relationship, you can find closure on a special website called "Relationship Obit." You can write the obituary to the romance there.

Valentine's Day Virus

The Storm Virus is back for Valentine's Day 2008. It went around last year too. So beware of any e-mails inviting you to open an e-card for Valetine's Day. Details here.

Valentine's Gifting Problems

She wants jewelry the most, he is prepared to give her a big hug. Latest survey finds that's how far off men and women are when it comes to Valentine's Day gifts. You can read about the latest survey here and get tips on how to get what you really want.

Calm your inner road rager

Miami ranked worst for aggressive drivers. Traffic snarls often the reason why. Some advice on how to calm the inner road rager in you. Read more about it here.

Pancake Day Today!

Forget the calories today, and eat up! Today is National Pancake Day and you're invited to enjoy a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes at the International House of Pancake Restaurants. Once you've enjoyed the good eats, you're invited to donate what you can to Children's Miracle Network. You can eat pancakes for dinner too! Offer runs until 10 p.m.

Artificial not so Sweetener

Research finds using an artificial no-calorie sweetener rather than sugar may make it tougher, not easier, to lose weight. Scientists found that the sweetener saccharin confuses the body into eating more. All this time, we've been putting artificial sweeteners in our coffee, while we eat cheese cake. Now we know why!

Toys for rent

If you can't afford all the toys your kids want, why not rent? A new service offers parents up to six toys in the mail each month. Details here. Considering how fast kids can get bored with toys, this might be a great option.

Sad shoppers spend more

If you're feeling a little blue, don't go shopping to cheer yourself up. Study finds you'll spend more. Details here. I guess a pint of your favorite ice cream might be better, maybe for your wallet, not for your waistline though.

Renaissance Festival

It's that time of year again. The Renaissance Festival kicks off this weekend with lots of 16th century fun, including 12 stages, all at Quiet Waters Park.

Orange Bowl Auction

You can get a piece of the Orange Bowl this weekend. Auction preview is today. Everything is up for grabs, from trash cans to urinals, benches and podiums. No turf, though, that's going to a city park. Browse here. Profits go toward the demolition.

Happy Chinese New Year

Today begins the "Year of the Rat." The Asian Lunar New Year celebrated universally. You can get tips on how to welcome the New Year and bring yourself luck and prosperity right here.

Are cell phones safe?

We've heard for years the debate over wheter cell phones are safe. More reports are out fueling more questions. One report finds a problematic health risk for guys only, while another report finds no link to any cancers.

Married? Irritation gets worse

New research has found that if your spouse bugs you now, it's only going to get worse with time. And that couples irritate each other more with age.

Potty Training or Party Training

Parents are buying t-shirts with political sayings, party training their kids. Is your kid a "weepublican" or a "demoquat." Read more about it here.