Doctor, you can't be serious! They might sound barking, but some of our crazy DIY remedies actually work

VICTORIA LAMBERT took 15 of the most interesting and asked a variety of medical specialists to explain why they might work - and how.

Northbrook Chamber Of Commerce

The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a vibrant business organization made up of over 675 members with a 50-year tradition of providing networking, education and marketing services for its members while working to build a strong business and community environment.

The Next Page: Cutting Steak With Scissors

The new school year is always a beginning. But for a college freshman, it's a new life: breaking away from family (finally!) and going out on your own. AMANDA OTTAWAY chronicled the experience in her first year at Davidson College. Alas, she has no family trauma to report.

Close-ups of Maltese nature (17)

In the Maltese islands we have two species of geckos: the moorish gecko (Il-wiżgħa tal-kampanja) and the Turkish gecko (Il- wiżgħa tad-djar).

Skin care: How to tell suspicious spots from the harmless ones

If the whole world were airbrushed, your skin would look as flawless as a cover girl's. But chances are you have a few imperfections, especially if you're a maturing adult.