Smoking issue needs good sense
The president and publisher of The Daily News offers some thoughts on coming to terms with a contentious issue in a practical manner.
July 01, 2009 - By Dolph Tillotson

You’re not stuck if a needle has the solution
The Daily News' health writer confesses he's scared of needles but offers much good evidence for their benefits to patients and doctors alike.
June 30, 2009 - By Michael Warren

The joy of growing tomatoes
Cathy Gillentine has enjoyed the fruits of her patio plant, but she’s found that you can’t raise tomatoes in the summer heat.
June 29, 2009 - By Cathy Gillentine

Charles is star of his own show
Host Charles treated his many friends, both old and new, to his own birthday celebration June 19 at the Artillery Club.
June 29, 2009 - By Frances Powell

Funny how everyone knew the A&M story
Although Texas A&M regents hadn’t offered a word of explanation, everybody knew why Dr. Elsa Murano was out as president at College Station.
June 28, 2009 - By Heber Taylor

The right folks at the right time
Ian's no good at getting up before sunrise, so he's out of sorts when called to join the great and good on an early-morning show.
June 27, 2009 - By Ian White

Watch the heat — even at the beach
We’re starting to see more and more heat-related illness on the beach. Many of these can be avoided with a few basic precautions.
June 26, 2009 - By Peter Davis

My own discovery: We need research
The Daily News' health writer considers the critical importance of medical research and its beneficial effect on society.
June 23, 2009 - By Michael Warren

Chamberlain was a saintly man
Cathy Gillentine remembers Chug Chamberlain as a saintly man who raised three real daughters and an army of other people's sons.
June 22, 2009 - By Cathy Gillentine

Happy birthday, Divafave Frank
The Baby Apple’s favorite IBC and Channel 2’s Weather Wizard, Frank Billingsley, recently celebrated his birthday at Luigi's on The Strand.
June 22, 2009 - By Frances Powell

Help cheer man who made isle life bright
Danny Morgan has designed stylish masks that have brightened up island Mardis Gras celebrations for years, but now it's Morgan who could use the cheering.
June 21, 2009 - By Heber Taylor

A sad week on the beach
It was a rough week on the beach, with two drowning deaths.
June 19, 2009 - By Peter Davis

First aid’s a critical help in an emergency
The Daily News' health writer advises readers of the value of taking first-aid classes.
June 16, 2009 - By Michael Warren

It’s the Windy route for Brad
Parents and relatives celebrated the promotion of Brad Winchester Davis to the rank of lieutenant commander.
June 15, 2009 - By Frances Powell

16 years of learning from the Web
Cathy Gillentine reflects on 16 years of using the World Wide Web to get ideas, information and everyday funny stuff.
June 15, 2009 - By Cathy Gillentine