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The healthy foods you'll eat in 2014: Ancient grains and even MORE kale

The buzz surrounding gluten-free diets isn't likely to die down in 2014, according to a survey of nutritionists. And healthy diners will be piling their plates with even more kale.

10-year-old petitions American Girl for disabled doll

Melissa Shang, 10, loves to play with American Girl dolls, and she thinks it is time the brand makes one with a disability.

An adorable 10-year-old is asking the makers of the American Girl dolls to introduce a character that, like her, has a disability.

Restaurant installs pneumatic tubes to deliver dishes

C1 restaurant in New Zealand has installed a series of pneumatic or‘food delivery' pipes which run from the kitchen into the café and deliver the establishment's signature Slider dish, comprising mini burgers and fries, to the clientele.

'Food delivery' pipes will run from the kitchen to the dining room to deliver a sliders and fries to customers.

Quit smoking on Monday, not New Year's Day, experts suggest

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If you're like millions of people around the globe, quitting smoking tops your New Year's resolution list. But experts say that rather than trying to quit once a year, which rarely works, try any Monday.

Americans exercise the most and Britons the least, survey finds

Despite a national obesity crisis, Americans exercise more than any other country. When it comes to keeping fit, a new survey of eight countries found that the U.S. leads the pack, followed by Spain and France.

The top 15 attention- grabbers of 2013

Spending the night in a cemetery, throwing furniture out the window - a look at strange New Year's customs

To ring in the new year, people in Talca, Chile spend the night in a cemetery.

Ahead of New Year's Eve, the social networking site Badoo asked members to cast their votes to elect the world's strangest and funniest New Year's traditions.

Sugar overload: WHO may cut sugar recommendations by half

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The World Health Organization is considering cutting the amount of sugar it recommends in your daily diet to half the current limit.

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Expect more food mashups like the cronut, ramen burger in 2014

Dominique Ansel's cronut might have been the dessert of the year, but expect other creative food mash-ups to wow in 2014.

After the spectacular success of the cronut this year, a trendspotting report predicts more hybrid food mash-ups to trend in 2014.

Out with the old, in with the new: Whole Foods nixes Chobani for 2014

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The natural and organic grocery chain said Wednesday that it will be phasing Chobani Greek Yogurt out of its stores in early 2014 to make room for other products.

Pricey pudding: This decadent dessert costs $38,500

The world's most expensive Christmas pudding is made with a 200-year-old cognac and topped with a gold coin.

A luxury retailer has created an extraordinarily decadent Christmas pudding recipe for those who love -- really love -- the traditional British dessert and have a spare $38,500 lying around.

Reviews: Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken and Hill Country Chicken

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At Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken, the Bromberg brothers’ beloved chicken gets its own restaurant, but the bird falls short compared to Hill Country Chicken's "Mama Els" recipe made with crumbled crackers.

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Design commissioner brings a bold new vision to city architecture

For decades, dozens of New York’s Finest would cram themselves each day into the 122nd Precinct House, a squat concrete box on Staten Island’s Hylan Blvd.

'Wolf of Wall Street' penthouse hits market at $6.5 million

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 07: Actor Leonardo DiCaprio attends the 'Django Unchained' Press Conference at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on March 7, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea. Leonardo DiCaprio is visiting South Korea to promote his recent film 'Django Unchained' which will be released on March 21 in South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage)

Welcome to the wolf's lair. The Midtown penthouse Leonardo DiCaprio calls home in the new Scorsese flick "The Wolf of Wall Street" is now on the market. And at $6.5 million for the three-bedroom spread, buyers just might have to commit securities fraud like the film's protagonist, Jordan Belfort, in order to afford it.

Cameron Diaz buys $9M Chelsea condo in Art Deco Walker Tower

Cameron Diaz who is in New York to film 'Annie' is just one of the celebs snatching up condos at Walker Tower.

There's something about Walker Tower! The Art Deco condo conversion on West 18th St. has drawn a red carpet's worth of celeb interest, including Blake Lively and Ryan Seacrest, but it's Cameron Diaz who will be enjoying the "Vanilla Sky" views from her private terrace.

Gleaming 116-year-old uptown townhouse on sale for mere $2.5M

436 W. 162nd St., a gorgeous original limestone townhouse built in 1897 by Henri Fouchaux. Meticulously preserved and now a part of the Jumel Terrace Historic District, it can be yours for a clean $2.25 million

Countless brownstones have period details like parquet floors and marble mantels, but how many can boast a 116-year-old toilet or an early GE ice chest?

Ballet goes punk with Vivienne Westwood

Cholesterol levels linked to Alzheimer's protein in brain

Alzheimer's is a chronic, long-term and escalating problem that can lasts for eight to 12 years.

Patterns of "good" and "bad" cholesterol usually associated with heart risks also predicted the levels of Alzheimer's-related beta amyloid protein seen in the brains of study participants.

Cocktails to be cleaner, simpler in 2014

Trendspotting 2014: mixologists will go back to basics next year, says the Spaniard who holds the title of world's best bartender.

Other drinking trends include bottled cocktails, flavored ice cubes and locally-produced spirits.

Science-tested hangover cures for an easier morning after

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From burned toast to raw eggs, there is no shortage of "hangover cures" to fix what ails you. Here's the science behind the best remedy for your pounding head and queasy stomach.

Eat cranberries, live longer: study

A new study suggests that the antioxidant power of cranberries may extend life.

A new study finds that cranberries have antioxidant properties that may prolong your life.

'Elephant Man' gets Christmas surgery to remove face tumors

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On Christmas day, a Chinese patient known as “Elephant Man” underwent another surgery to remove some of the unsightly layers of tumors that have deformed his face for decades.

Losing weight harder for black women than white women: study

Black women have to work harder than white women to lose weight, according to a new study.

A new study has found that African-American women have to eat less or exercise more in order to lose as much weight as their Caucasian counterparts.

Our picks for the best and worst fashion of 2013

German brewers push into the craft beer market with new hops

Monika and Gisela Hansen, daughters of the brewery Meinel, pose with socalled "Holladiebierfee" beer in the brewhouse of the brewery in Hof, southern Germany, on December 19, 2013. AFP PHOTO/CHRISTOF STACHE

'Flavor hops' allow brewers to impart notes of orange, grapefruit or peach while following the country’s beer purity law.

Scary truth: Cold germs can live on 'hotspots' like toys for MONTHS

Scientists say that toys can harbor cold germs for weeks or even months.

University of Buffalo researchers found that Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes can live on surfaces such as toys, books and cribs for weeks or even months.

No assembly required: Magnetic furniture snaps together without tools

A set of magnetic furniture from Benjamin Vermeulen.

Magnetic furniture which snaps together without the need for a single screwdriver could be the future of the flat-pack interiors industry.

Experts' tips on how to (really) stick to that New Year's resolution

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New Year’s resolutions are as easy to break as they are to make, but experts say keeping it simple helps people hold onto those promises of self-improvement.

Nervous about a big speech or test? These mantras will help

Think being calm is key before a big speech? Think again. A new study suggests it's more important to be excited.

Next time you’ve got a public speaking engagement or exam coming up, psych yourself up by telling yourself how excited you are rather than trying to calm down and you may actually perform better.

McDonald's workers advised to eat less fast food

A McDonald's rep says it agrees with the advice on its website, which has content from a third party.

A burger and fries is a comparatively unhappy meal - or so advises a website for McDonald's workers. The words of wisdom on eating healthy come from third-party content provided on the McResource Line site, where a recent posting urged folks to slow down on the fast food.

Tablets for tots? Some experts worry about screentime

Marc Cohen, 5, uses a Sesame Street app on his tablet

Tablet computers are so easy to use that even a 3-year-old can master them. And that has some pediatricians and other health experts worried.

6 dos and don'ts of holiday gift returns

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If you have gifts to return and you want the process to go as smoothly as possible – especially if you don't have a receipt – here are some do's and don'ts to keep in mind.

High-tech headset turns dog's thoughts into spoken words

Your dog can tell you what he's thinking with this new headset.

A company has launched a crowdfunding campaign for a canine headset that will translate what man's best friend is thinking into spoken English.

Eating peanuts while pregnant cuts risk of child nut allergies: study

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Women who eat peanuts while pregnant are less likely to have children with peanut allergies than women who avoid them, said a study out Monday.

Transgender model from Miss Universe scores ELLE gig

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Was painting our nails just a fad? Marketers search for answers as polish sales plummet

Think about this: Why do you paint your nails? I do it because I actually enjoy it, but I have friends who view the beauty ritual as a chore, and

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Luxurious holiday getaways of the stars

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Some hit the slopes, others hit the surf. From smoking hot beach bods to celebrity snow bunnies, see how the stars are celebrating the holiday season.

Celebrity babies 2013

Kate Middleton and Prince William give birth to baby George.

Hollywood experienced a major baby boom in 2013! From supermodels to A-list actors, check out all the famous faces who have become proud mums and dads this year.

New Year's Eve celebrations through the years

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Before we welcome in 2014, take a look back at some of the best shots of New Year's Eve celebrations in New York City through the years.

Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions

Britney Spears suffers a wardrobe malfunction while performing in Las Vegas on Saturday, December 29, 2013.

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

Bar Refaeli's hottest moments

Bar Refaeli posts photo to Instagram: "Peac out 2013"

You've seen her face - and her body - everywhere from the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue to the arm of ex-boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio.

Celebrity beach bodies 2013

Hawaii, HI - Actress and mother Charlize Theron showed off her trim body in a two piece bikini, Hollywood trainer Fedele De Santis says Theron maintains her fabulous figure with the help of a ballet-based workout and she is a dedicated trainee.

These stars love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet ...

Madonna hits the slopes on family ski trip

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Madonna and her three kids hit the Swiss slopes on a family ski trip during the festive season.

Supermodels show off their bikini bods

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Who doesn't want to see a supermodel in a teeny bikini?

Rihanna's naughtiest moments

Rihanna bikini body in Barbados.

We all know Rihanna is a good girl gone bad, but sometimes the Barbadian beauty goes above and beyond her usual naughtiness. From risque photo shoots to wearing nothing but body paint, check out the sexy singer's most Rated R moments.

'Timestack' photos

What looks like beams of light shooting towards the earth, Matt Molloy is able to capture the movement of the sky in this shot called "Against the Grain."

By combining multiple images into one, photographer Matt Molloy has captured entire sunsets in one single breathtaking image using a technique he calls "timestacking."

Stars celebrate Christmas, 2013

Shakira and son Milan crying in Twitter snap

The holidays have hit Hollywood! Celebrities get merry decorating, baking, gift-giving and more.

Lively looks to help ring in the new year

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Start the new year off with a bang with these glitzy party dresses.

Most shocking red carpet looks of 2013

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends the premiere of Walt Disney Pictures' "Iron Man 3" at the El Capitan Theatre on April 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California.

It was the year for sheer! When it came time to dress up for the red carpet, these stars operated under the mantra "less is more," donning see-through gowns that often had us asking "what was she thinking?!" Check out the most daring dresses of 2013 ...

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of December 23

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Miley Cyrus' most outrageous moments of 2013

Miley Cyrus and Cara Delevingne on Twitter.

2013 is coming to an end, but Miley's antics have only just begun. It's been a year full of highs and lows for the singer, who officially brought twerking into the mainstream. In no particular order, we've rounded up her most outrageous, salacious and generally out of control moments of 2013.

Miley Cyrus' most attention-seeking moments

Miley Cyrus on Twitter.

Miley Cyrus complains about the paparazzi, and yet with each passing day, she's spotted out and about flaunting her body in outfits that just scream "look at me!" From short shorts to see-through tops to the debut of her radically shorn 'do, take a look at the singer/actress' most attention-grabbing moments.

Hottest beach bodies of 2013

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We think it's safe to say this was one of the hottest years yet. Don't believe us? Just take a look back at the top 30 best beach bods of 2013 ...

Best after-Christmas sales

Best after Christmas sales.

The holidays may be over, but there's still shopping to be done! Check out the best after-Christmas sales, going on now ...

Royal Family Christmas, 2013

Britain's Prince William, left, accompanied by his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive to attend a Christmas Day Service with other members of the royal family at St. Mary's church on the grounds of Sandringham Estate, the Queen's retreat, in Norfolk, England, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Kate Middleton, Prince William and Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the family gather for Christmas.

Holiday toy fads through the years

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It wouldn't be the holidays without parents scrambling to make sure the season's hottest toy is under the tree come Christmas morning ... only for it to be cast aside and forgotten about by New Year's Day. From Tickle Me Elmos to Tamagotchis, take a look back at favorite toy fads of Christmases past ...

Best Christmas movies ever

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Christmas and the movies go together like Santa Claus and cookies. Here's our list of the very best holiday classics.

Celebrity splits of 2013

According to reports October 24, 2013 Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr have split up after three years of marriage. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom attend the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar party at Sunset Tower on February 24, 2013

Which celebrity couples have become casualties this year? Check out the most shocking splits of 2013.

25 biggest entertainment stories of 2013

Miley Cyrus performs during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on August 25, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

From celebrity feuds to too much twerking, these entertainment stories made headlines around the world.

Festive animals

Animals celebrate Christmas

Forget carols, forget fruit cake and forget egg nog, pictures of adorable animals getting festive will get you into the Christmas spirit in no time.

Embarrassing celebrity photos

Britney Spears had just closed a $15 million dollar deal to become part of "The X Factor" as a judge, but the pop star wasn't willing to fork over a few bucks for something as simple as a manicure. The singer showed up to the Fox Upfront event in New York City on May 14, 2012 sporting some very bloody cuticles.

Gotchya! Sure, we're used to seeing the stars ooze glamour on the red carpet, but it turns out these celebrities aren't so perfect after all. They might put on a good face for photographers, but even the world's most beautiful people are bound to have an "oops" moment eventually -- and when that happens you can bet the paparazzi is nearby to capture it. From bad hair days to weird blemishes to stars stuffing their faces, check out Hollywood's hottest at their worst.

Courtney Stodden shops for Christmas trees with mystery man

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The holidays have hit Hollywood and Courtney Stodden is making sure she's prepared. The former teen bride was spotted shopping for Christmas trees with an adoring mystery man on Dec. 22, 2013.

Reality TV's sexiest beach bodies

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Reality TV is the ultimate guilty pleasure ... that is, except for ogling celebrity beach bods. Thus, we bring the two together for your viewing pleasure ...

The Curse of Reality TV

Sam Poueu and Stephanie Anderson arrives at the Premiere Of Universal Studios Hollywood's "King Kong 360 3-D" Attraction on June 29, 2010 in Universal City, California.

They've entertained us for hours on end, but these reality show stars have been cursed by reality television and it's no laughing matter.

Christmas ice swimming

LANKE, GERMANY - DECEMBER 22: Ice swimmers wade in the Obersee in Lanke, about 50 kilometers north of Berlin on December 22, 2013 in Lanke, Germany. The swimmers, who dress up in seasonal attire for the annual event, claim swimming in cold water is good for the body's blood circulation. Due to warmer temperatures this year, the lake did not freeze over. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Das ist cold! Winter swimmers dressed in festive attire took a dip in the freezing cold Obersee Lake in Germany during a traditional ice swimming session on Dec. 22, 2013.

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of December 16

51290120 Model Elle Macpherson and her husband Jeffrey Soffer aren't letting a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit ruin their good times in Aspen, Colorado, as the pair were pictured with big smiles on a stroll on December 19, 2013. Soffer is being sued for $100 million for piloting a helicopter that crashed in the Bahamas in November of 2012, in which Lance Valdez, a prominent tax attorney, died. The widow of the victim accused Soffer of "recklessly flying and controlling" the helicopter "without a valid helicopter pilot's license." Soffer was licensed to fly fixed-wing aircraft, but not helicopters. The lawsuit also claims Soffer conspired with other passengers to conceal the fact that he was flying. Soffer, owner of Miami's famed Fontainbleau Hotel, is also being accused of "inducing" Valdez's widow "to accept $2 million in insurance proceeds" for the "primary purpose of avoiding his own personal liability." Elle MacPherson is named in the lawsuit as allegedly helping Soffer obtain a letter of indemnity from the Va FameFlynet, Inc - Beverly Hills, CA, USA - +1 (818) 307-4813

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Holiday gift guide 2013: Last minute gift ideas

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Need a present in a pinch? Don't worry. Use our guide to find the perfect last minute gift for anyone on your list.

Keith Richards turns 70

Keith Richards turns 70 years old on Dec. 18, 2013.

He's lived a life of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, but legend Keith Richards has defied the odds and turned 70-years-old on Dec. 18, 2013. The Rolling Stones guitarist is still rolling along -- take a look back at the iconic musician's life and career.

Stars on set

"Fifty Shades of Grey" on set.

The cameras are always rolling in Hollywood! When the stars aren't on the red carpet, you'll more than likely find them on set filming their next great blockbuster. Check out these famous actors and actresses in action ...

Kim Kardashian's style makeover

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Kim's usual flashy Hollywood party girl style has taken a strange turn since she started dating Kanye West ...

Alex & Sierra win 'The X Factor' season 3

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 19: Singers Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton attend FOX's "The X Factor" season finale at CBS Televison City on December 19, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

"The X Factor" wrapped up its third season, and duo Alex & Sierra came in first place.

Celebs come out

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Whether it's on a magazine cover or on a TV show, celebs find their own way to come out. From athletes to movie stars, take a look at celebrities' coming out parties as they disclose their sexual orientations.

Star spawn: Fame runs in the family

Dylan Penn, daughter of Sean and Robin Wright, appears in this month's GQ. The model poses for a sexy, sandy photo shoot and also addresses rumors that she's dating Robert Pattinson, saying: ìWeíre talking about Rob here? Ö Thatís been very foreign to me. But actually kind of funny, because itís all bullshit.î

When you're born with star genes, it's no wonder that fame runs in the family.

'Justin Bieber's Believe' world premiere

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Teen stars (including the Biebs himself) flocked to the premiere of his documentary "Justin Bieber's Believe" in Los Angeles on Dec. 18, 2013.

Stars who run their mouths into scandal

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Some celebs are better known for their lines off the big screen than on it. But even their star-powered charm can't repair the damage their wayward remarks have done to their reputations.

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