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SAO PAULO, Brazil – An international cruise ship was placed under quarantine in southeastern Brazil after hundreds of passengers were stricken with vomiting and diarrhea, health authorities said Thursday

At last 310 people suffered “some kind of food poisoning aboard” the Vision of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean International, a spokeswoman for the National Agency for Sanitary Vigilance said. She spoke on condition of anonymity, in line with department policy.

Read more: Brazil officials say 310 stricken by food poisoning on cruise ship in Brazil

Dave Houseman has all the ingredients to success — and he plans on using them to be hailed the best pizza-maker on the planet.

The Edmonton businessman is set to compete Thursday in the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas.

“It feels pretty good,” said Houseman, who owns Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria at 14123 23 Ave.

“It’s kinda crazy because it all happened so fast.”

Houseman, 30, will compete in the traditional category against contenders from across the globe.

Read more: Mother of all pizzas?

If you are thinking about going on a diet to lose weight, you should be aware that:

• Many people lose weight, but few can keep it off.
• You cannot stay on a diet forever.
• Unfortunately there is no magic diet.

The following are 3 key points you should consider before dieting.

Find the three key points: Does dieting work?

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Revamped pizza and a frank advertising campaign helped Domino’s Pizza Inc. more than double its fourth-quarter profit as curious customers tried out its new recipe, the delivery chain said Tuesday.

Executives have said that the chain decided to start overhauling its recipes more than 18 months ago after mounting criticism from focus groups and on social media sites.

And it boldly admitted in a series of documentary-style spots that under its old recipe, customers complained its crust tasted like cardboard and its sauce was reminiscent of ketchup.

Read more: Domino’s Pizza Q4 profit more than double as consumers try new recipes

Superfoods seem to come and go as frequently as the latest fashions, but many of the tried-and-true options often get overlooked. They don’t have to be exotic or expensive — in fact, many are grown in Canada, easy on the budget and readily available at the grocery store. Here are some top choices you may be overlooking.

Find out about ten everyday superfoods: 10 everyday superfoods

Deborah Clegg, a dietician and internal medicine professor at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, has made a stunning discovery: fat in our favourite foods—including butter and steak—doesn’t just go straight to our hips, it goes first to our brain. That’s problematic because the fat turns off the hormones that are in charge of regulating our food consumption and body weight. “The message,” says Clegg, “would be not to wait for your body to tell you you’re full when you have a meal loaded with fat. Make yourself stop eating. Because the likelihood of your body paying attention to those signals is not very good.”

Read more: Blame your brain

Drinking two or more soft drinks a week may nearly double a person’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer, researchers are warning.

Cancer of the pancreas, the disease that killed actor Patrick Swayze last year, is one of the most rapidly fatal tumours in adults; only 6% of people are alive five years after a diagnosis. The pancreas makes insulin, and scientists believe high concentrations of insulin can drive the growth of pancreatic cancer cells.

Read more: Weekly pop may double pancreatic cancer risk

Pizza has become associated with fast-food: something that you order for delivery or buy pre-made or frozen to cook at home. This is unfortunate, as pizza is one of the easiest and fastest meals you can prepare for yourself. Nothing can replace fresh ingredients, and your own imagination as to how to make the perfect pizza for your family.

Read some tips on how to make your very own tasty home-made pizza: Making Pizza at Home

Planning on throwing a party? then plan-ahead for a successful & delicious event:  It’s Your Party

Who doesn’t love a party? Often times, it’s the host or hostess! That’s because throwing a party can be a lot of work. But the good news is that it doesn’t have to be. The next time the party is at your house, just follow these tips for planning ahead. Then let the party begin – and enjoy it!

Four Weeks Ahead
Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a holiday get-together or a backyard barbeque, the first thing you should do is choose a date, time, theme and location. Then decide whom you would like to invite and purchase invitations.

Find out how to optimize your kitchen for healthy cooking: Cooking: Good Health in the Kitchen

Sticking to a nutritious diet can be a whole lot easier when you stock your kitchen with the handiest, healthiest cooking tools and the right pantry staples.