Part of good mental health at any age is being informed about the many factors of one's present situation, thus making it possible to have choices and be proactive. This is certainly true for the senior and his or her family. ...more

October 15, 2008

Pope Benedict XVI said Thursday that mankind's "insatiable consumption" has scarred the Earth and squandered its resources, telling followers that taking care of the planet is vital to humanity. ...more

July 18, 2008

A year ago local health professionals began probing Hillsborough County's disturbingly high infant mortality rate. They now have some answers to why so many babies are dying. ...more

June 22, 2008

The Cincinnati Reds traded Josh Hamilton to the Texas Rangers on Friday for pitchers Edinson Volquez and Danny Herrera, using their surplus of outfielders to shore up a weakness. ...more

December 22, 2007

Nearly a third of Americans have at one point worried about becoming homeless and many more are taking in friends and relatives needing a home, a survey found. ...more

November 15, 2007

When it comes to treating substance abuse, Florida can pay now or pay later. In the quest to trim the state budget, lawmakers are gambling on later. ...more

October 17, 2007