Here's a round up of some recent news stories on nutrition, health, wellness, exercise and all the rest. There's a lot out there! -

JUST A TASTE | HELEN SCHWAB 
The Fig Tree (1601 E. Seventh St.) hosts a seven-session series called "Scents & Subtleties of the Wines of the World," Monday evenings beginning March 5. Topics include an introduction to tasting, wine and food pairings and storage. Cost is $125 for the entire series or $30 per session and featured wines will be available at a discount; 704-332-3322.

Gambia leader pushes herbs for AIDS 
BANJUL, Gambia From the pockets of his billowing white robe, Gambia's president pulls out a plastic container, closes his eyes in prayer and rubs a green herbal paste onto the rib cage of the patient a concoction he claims is a cure for AIDS.

More Women Having High-Risk Pregnancies 
Obstetricians are responding to a surge in high-risk pregnancies.

Sally Field Still Going Strong 
Sally Field has been fighting long and hard, taking on tough roles, on and off the screen. From workers and womens rights to anti-nuclear protests, the two-time Academy Award winner has always met challenges head on, fighting for the welfare of others.

Your A-Z Health Guide ; DESPITE A WEALTH OF EXOTIC FOOD AVAILABLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD, WESCOTS ARE STILL CLINGING TO … 
By Amanda Keenan THE quality and variety of food throughout Scotland is greater than ever before - yet people are still making poor nutritional choices.

General Mills And Disney Consumer Products Introduce Three New Big G Cereals 
General Mills and Disney Consumer Products introduce three new Big G cereals: Disney's Little Einsteins Fruity Stars, Disney's Princess Fairytale Flakes and Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Berry Crunch

Vitamin D May Cut Elders' Falls 
Vitamin D, taken in a high dose, may help prevent falls in the elderly.

Seniors Taking Vitamin D May Fall Less 
Giving a high dose of vitamin D could reduce the number of falls in nursing homes.

Wrestlers run & chill waiting for state championships 
Spencer Casey has a quiet weekend planned.

In brief