Food and Dining Making a Great Quesadilla Friends in Los Angeles insisted I try the corn and spinach quesadilla at a now defunct eatery in Santa Monica. The chef was utterly devoted to making his Mexican offerings deliciously interesting as well as sensible. The result was a light quesadilla with a satisfying succession of warm crunch, rich cheese and tender vegetables.

Food and Dining Great Grilling On Father's Day Dad or no dad, on Father's Day, let your favorite guy sink his teeth into something meaty. No, not a beefy steak. Make it a Grilled Ginger Tuna steak.

Healthy Living 7 Ways for Kids to Have a Slimmer Summer This may be the first generation of kids who do not outlive their parents because of health problems related to childhood obesity. But parents can take action now to help prevent the early onset of these diseases.

Healthy Living Take Precautions Before You Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Before you flush old or unused medication, take precautions. There is increasing evidence of water contamination. It is important to recognize the risk to children and animals of disposing medication in the trash.

Food and Dining Edamame Becomes an American Taste Most Americans first discovered edamame at Japanese restaurants that presented them as an appetizer before sushi. Their mild, slightly sweet flavor won people over. We think this simple recipe for Edamame and Orange Salad will win you over, too.

Healthy Living Blood Sugar: A Piece in the Cancer Risk Puzzle A major new study has added to evidence suggesting that high blood sugar and problems in sugar metabolism may increase cancer risk.

Healthy Living Refusing to Face the Facts: Denial and Health Denial is a common response to a stressful situation. It can be an important coping and defense mechanism. But it also can delay the appropriate response to circumstances that require action and change.

Food and Dining Gear Up for Salad Season May is when much of the country gets the first real hints of summer hot days and longer, warmer evenings. More often than not, salads replace soup and hot, cooked vegetables at lunch or dinner. Includes recipe for "Mixed Greens with East-West Fusion Dressing."

Healthy Living Happy Feet: 10 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Feet Podiatrists who are part of the UCLA Medical Group offer the following tips for helping maintain healthy feet and avoiding complications.

Food and Dining Celebrating Garlic and Scampi People today celebrate garlic and even attend local garlic festivals, especially the most famous one that takes place each August in California. But, you don't have to wait for summer to celebrate this wonderful bulb!

Healthy Living Exercise in Itself Improves Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes Exercise, dietary changes and medication have long been the cornerstones of managing type 2 diabetes. But few studies examine how exercise actually benefits these patients. Until Now..