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By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Q: Are the chips sold in the health food section of the grocery store better choices than regular chips? Q: Is there any nutritional difference between green and red bell ...

Walter Otis could simply sit back and feel sorry for himself. On Feb. 6, he was struck by a car while on the shoulder of U.S. 49 near Collins.

Guest contributor: Karen Collins, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. Karen Collins holds a B.S. degree from Purdue and an M.S. degree from Cornell, both in nutrition.

We spotted Glendon Haynes, 65, selling homegrown vegetables on Main Street in Collins.

State health officials today issued a boil-water notice for customers who get their drinking water from the Willow Grove Water Association's supply in Covington County.

Main Category: Nutrition / Diet Also Included In: Cancer / Oncology Article Date: 25 Jun 2008 This summer, with food prices rising, experts at the American Institute for Cancer Research are encouraging ...

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Q: Why are AICR's recommendations for a "healthy" waist circumference different than the recommendations I've seen elsewhere? Q: Is it true that elderly people should not eat ...

Mrs. Cindy Riley is pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Lacey Elizabeth Riley, to Aaron Lee Osenbaugh, son of Mr.

The Covington County Cattlemen Association have teamed up with United Blood Services to host a community wide blood drive.

Sizzling steaks and seafood, live music, waterfront dining and homemade ice cream make a visit to Cowboy Jim's Riverside Restaurant in Covington County an experience the entire family can enjoy.

Sheriff Alex Hodge identified the three as Norman Whitlock Jr., 32, 51 Burnt Creel Rd.

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Q: What's the difference between albacore, white and light tuna? Q: Are broccoli stalks nutritious, or should I just stick to the florets? Q: What should I look for when ...

Howard Wheeler of the housekeeping department at Northwest Mississippi Community College DeSoto Center strips floors during summer clean-up at the school.

Monday, June 09, 2008 :: infoZine Staff By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - A new study adds to the growing body of research that suggests a single approach to limiting egg consumption may be too restrictive for ...

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Grocery prices are projected to increase again in 2008 - that's following 2007's highest annual increase in 17 years.

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Q: What are soy nuts? Are they healthful choices? Q: Is weight gain unavoidable when someone quits smoking? Q: What causes constipation? Washington, D.C. - American Institute for ...

Guest contributor: Karen Collins, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. Karen Collins holds a B.S. degree from Purdue and an M.S. degree from Cornell, both in nutrition.

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Q: How does Greek yogurt compare to regular yogurt in terms of nutrition? Q: What are the "sterols" and "stanols" that I now see added to foods? Q: Do vitamins have calories? ...

MOUNT OLIVE - Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Williamsburg United Methodist Church for James Earl 'Jim' Miller, 65, of Mount Olive, who died May 27, 2008, at Forrest General Hospital.

Island music, palm trees, speed water slides, and dozens of water activities were once hours away from the Laurel area.