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'White House Pastry Chef Bill Yosses Hangs Up his Whisk

White House executive pastry chef Bill Yosses is resigning in June after more than seven years of dessert-making.

By Dina Exil

''Game of Thrones' Season 4 Beer, Fire and Blood, Created by Brewery Ommegang

Do you like "Game of Thrones" and beer? They're you're in luck. Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, N.Y. has released a new line of beers based on the HBO series, "Game of Thrones."
'Gym Tells Woman to Cover Up Because Her Toned Body Intimidates Other Members

How fit is too fit? A woman working out at Planet Fitness was told to cover up her midriff during her workout. When she asked why, the gym told her that her toned physique was intimidating other members.
'Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Can Cause Brain Damage in Middle Age

Researchers have discovered that those who develop type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure in middle age are much more likely to suffer brain damage, which can continue to dementia as they grow older.
'Brewery Spotlight: Port Jeff Brewing Company

A Long Island brewery moves from newbie to veteran status.
'DNA from Ancient Chicken Bones Reveals When Poultry Crossed the Pacific Ocean

How did chickens make it to the New World? Researchers have taken a closer look at the DNA in chicken bones to find out exactly how and when chickens crossed the Pacific Ocean.
'Dark Chocolate Diet Feeds Gut Bacteria, Causing a Healthier Heart

Most people know that dark chocolate can have health benefits. Now, though, researchers have uncovered exactly why dark chocolate might be good for you.
'Fried Food is More Dangerous for Those with Genetic Risk for Obesity

Do you like fried food? A new study reveals that how much these oily snacks can affect your waistline may be hardwired into your genetics.
'Server's Note to Patron For Picking Up Elderly Couple's Tab Turns Viral

A server's kind note to a patron who picked up the breakfast tab for an elderly couple at a restaurant in Victorville has gone viral.
'New UN Report Predicts Disastrous Climate Change: Crops of Maize Decrease by 2030

Climate change is worldwide, changing weather patterns and causing uncertainty in food security. Now, a new study has revealed that global warming of only about 2 degrees C (3.6 degrees F) will reduce yields of staple crops like rice and maize as early as the 2030s.
'Medical Marijuana Study Approved: Veterans May Use Drug to Treat PTSD

Medical marijuana may just be able to help veterans with post-traumatic stress. The federal government has given a green light to researchers to study the effects of marijuana on those suffering from PTSD.
'Parent Behaviors Raise Obesity Risk in Infants

Could you be setting up your child for obesity? That might be the case. Researchers found that behaviors linked to high obesity risk are common among parents of 2-month-olds.
'Saturated Fats Alone Doesn't Cause Heart Disease Risk: Omega-3s May Have No Benefits

Saturated fat is bad for your heart health, right? That may not be the case. Scientists have found no evidence to support the guidelines that say people should restrict saturated fat consumption in order to lower the risk of heart disease.
'Kids Treated with Stimulant Pills for ADHD May be Obese

Could stimulants used to treat ADHD be affecting kids' weight?
'New Study to Test Heart and Health Benefits of 'Chocolate Pill'

Scientists are going to feed intense concentrations of chocolate to thousands of volunteers in order to see if the "chocolate pill" improves their heart health.