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Science

Obese Women at High Risk of Ovarian Cancer, Study Says

Obese Women at High Risk of Ovarian Cancer, Study Says

It is a known fact that obesity has something to do cancer. New research appearing in the journal...
» read full story January 07th, 2009 - 21:21
Two Enzymes Might Help Predict Ovarian Cancer Outcome

Two Enzymes Might Help Predict Ovarian Cancer Outcome

A woman’s chance of surviving ovarian cancer may be linked to levels of two proteins, US...
» read full story December 18th, 2008 - 14:59
Heart Disease Rates Are On Decline

Heart Disease Rates Are On Decline

Deaths caused by heart attacks and strokes have declined by about 30 percent since 1999 most...
» read full story December 16th, 2008 - 14:52
Obese Older  Women Have An Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer

Obese Older Women Have An Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer

A series of studies have shown that being obese or even overweight may boost a person’s risk of...
» read full story November 28th, 2008 - 21:03
Answer For Lack Of Sexual Desire In Older Women: Testosterone Patch

Answer For Lack Of Sexual Desire In Older Women: Testosterone Patch

Lack of sexual desire among women is not something new. Just last week, a study by...
» read full story November 07th, 2008 - 07:16
Caffeine May Prevent Memory Loss In Women

Caffeine May Prevent Memory Loss In Women

Probably you know already about some of the effects of caffeine, but it seems there are still...
» read full story August 07th, 2007 - 10:06
By 2015, 75% of Americans Could Be Fat

By 2015, 75% of Americans Could Be Fat

A new study from John Hopkins University reveals that if Americans continue with their bad habits...
» read full story July 22nd, 2007 - 18:38
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U.S.

Get Your Flu Shot! Flu Vaccine, The Best Option For Protection Against Influenza

Get Your Flu Shot! Flu Vaccine, The Best Option For Protection Against Influenza

In an attempt to encourage people to get their flu shot, the Centers for Disease Control and...
» read full story December 11th, 2008 - 19:51
The National Influenza Vaccination Week Is Here

The National Influenza Vaccination Week Is Here

National Influenza Vaccination Week is set for Dec. 8 – 12. Therefore, Americans are all invited...
» read full story December 11th, 2008 - 07:25
One Third Of Americans Don’t Meet Minimum Levels Of Activity Goals

One Third Of Americans Don’t Meet Minimum Levels Of Activity Goals

A report by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that approximately...
» read full story December 05th, 2008 - 22:34
US Heart Failure Hospitalization Rate Almost Tripled Over Three Decades

US Heart Failure Hospitalization Rate Almost Tripled Over Three Decades

A study presented Sunday at the American Heart Association meeting in New Orleans revealed that...
» read full story November 10th, 2008 - 23:41

Youth, suburbanites, minorities drove Obama's White House win

Washington - Democrat Barack Obama won the presidency with a groundswell of support from youth,...
» read full story November 07th, 2008 - 07:28
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Specials

17-Year-Olds Now Have Access to Emergency Contraception

17-Year-Olds Now Have Access to Emergency Contraception

Seventeen-year-olds will have access to emergency contraception without a prescription, the US Food...
» read full story April 24th, 2009 - 14:37
However Cute, Pets Still Can Hurt Their Owners

However Cute, Pets Still Can Hurt Their Owners

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that many Americans,...
» read full story March 27th, 2009 - 17:42

Male Circumcision May Prevent Two Common STDs

Male circumcision appears to offer more protection to men than previously estimated, according to...
» read full story March 27th, 2009 - 14:30
WHO: HIV Prevalence among the Elderly Very High

WHO: HIV Prevalence among the Elderly Very High

While public health campaigns remain largely focused on the young, the number of older people...
» read full story March 04th, 2009 - 14:24
Aspirin Found to Reduce Colon Cancer Risk

Aspirin Found to Reduce Colon Cancer Risk

Long-term use of aspirin or other similar nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce the risk...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 14:30
Merck’s Gardasil Denied Approval Once Again

Merck’s Gardasil Denied Approval Once Again

The Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve Gardasil for women 27 to 45 for the...
» read full story January 12th, 2009 - 12:59
Expanded Use of Merck’s Gardasil Postponed Once Again

Expanded Use of Merck’s Gardasil Postponed Once Again

The situation of Merck’s papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil is uncertain after the Food and...
» read full story January 10th, 2009 - 16:04
Merck’s Gardasil For Older Women, Put On Hold By The FDA

Merck’s Gardasil For Older Women, Put On Hold By The FDA

There has been talk in the medical world of allowing the administration of Merck & Co’s...
» read full story January 09th, 2009 - 22:06
Colonoscopies –Not Perfect, But Highly Recommended

Colonoscopies –Not Perfect, But Highly Recommended

A Canadian study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, concluded that colonoscopies may...
» read full story December 22nd, 2008 - 14:55
Is The Internet Better Than Sex?

Is The Internet Better Than Sex?

The conclusions reached by a recent survey point out that the Internet is quickly becoming an...
» read full story December 17th, 2008 - 16:22

US Adults Would Rather Give Up Sex, Than Internet

Americans would rather navigate the Internet than have sex, according to a new study carried out by...
» read full story December 15th, 2008 - 23:31
Vitamins C, E Fail To Cut Prostate Cancer Risk

Vitamins C, E Fail To Cut Prostate Cancer Risk

Two large trials revealed that selenium, vitamin E and C didn’t reduce the risk of developing...
» read full story December 10th, 2008 - 07:48
Testosterone Patch Helps Postmenopausal Women Recover Their Libido

Testosterone Patch Helps Postmenopausal Women Recover Their Libido

Postmenopausal women may often suffer from no or low libido. On average, studies have shown that...
» read full story November 07th, 2008 - 14:10

B Vitamins Don’t Fight Cancer

New research published in Tuesday’s Journal of the American Medical Association comes to...
» read full story November 06th, 2008 - 15:26
If You Suffer From Any Kind Of Sexual Dysfunction, Do Something About It!

If You Suffer From Any Kind Of Sexual Dysfunction, Do Something About It!

A study led by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and published in the November issue...
» read full story November 03rd, 2008 - 11:37
Sexual Problems Not A Bothering Issue For Most Women

Sexual Problems Not A Bothering Issue For Most Women

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston discovered that almost five in ten women...
» read full story November 03rd, 2008 - 07:40

Many Women Experience Sexual Problems But Aren’t Concerned About It

Men shouldn’t be so contented with their bedroom performance and convinced that they leave their...
» read full story November 01st, 2008 - 14:30
Study: Excessive Alcohol Intake Shrinks Your Brain

Study: Excessive Alcohol Intake Shrinks Your Brain

If you’re one of those people liking their daily shots of alcohol, here is another good reason to...
» read full story October 15th, 2008 - 14:05
Genetic Test Could ID Down Syndrome, Safer than Current Tests

Genetic Test Could ID Down Syndrome, Safer than Current Tests

Pregnant women may find out whether their baby is likely to be born with Down syndrome or other...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 15:47
Flu Season Is Almost Here, Get Vaccinated, CDC Recommends

Flu Season Is Almost Here, Get Vaccinated, CDC Recommends

In an attempt to reduce the number of people getting influenza or dying from it, on Wednesday, the...
» read full story September 25th, 2008 - 14:20
Abortion Rate - The Lowest in 30 Years But Still High Among Minorities

Abortion Rate - The Lowest in 30 Years But Still High Among Minorities

Abortion rates in the United States appear to have declined significantly in the past 30 years...
» read full story September 24th, 2008 - 14:40
Shorter, More Intense Radiation Proves Effective For Breast Cancer

Shorter, More Intense Radiation Proves Effective For Breast Cancer

Women suffering from breast cancer in its incipient stage could benefit from a shorter, more...
» read full story September 23rd, 2008 - 14:20
Update:Men With Traditional Views On Gender Roles Earn More

Update:Men With Traditional Views On Gender Roles Earn More

The world has developed and together with it, the way men and women think about their position...
» read full story September 22nd, 2008 - 16:27
The Storm Is Over for the Spears Family

The Storm Is Over for the Spears Family

No family is perfect. And the Spears women make no exception. Britney Spears’ mom, Lynne, talked...
» read full story September 18th, 2008 - 14:33
Golden Girl Estelle Getty Dies at Age 84

Golden Girl Estelle Getty Dies at Age 84

Estelle Getty, an actress famous especially for her Emmy Award-winning role on “The Golden Girls”...
» read full story July 23rd, 2008 - 16:58
Swedish Study: More Sexual Satisfaction For 70-Year-Olds

Swedish Study: More Sexual Satisfaction For 70-Year-Olds

More 70-year-olds are having good sex more often and enjoying it more than their correspondents...
» read full story July 09th, 2008 - 16:59
2008 Kids Count Data Book

2008 Kids Count Data Book

The situation of children in the United States shows slight signs of improvement from 2000 to...
» read full story June 13th, 2008 - 10:07
No Politeness in War of Words between Eastwood, Lee

No Politeness in War of Words between Eastwood, Lee

It all started last month, at the 61st edition of the Cannes Film Festival, when Spike Lee...
» read full story June 10th, 2008 - 12:02
‘My Beautiful Mommy’ – A Guide into Plastic Surgery for Children

‘My Beautiful Mommy’ – A Guide into Plastic Surgery for Children

Becoming more concerned about the way plastic surgeries affect families, and, especially children,...
» read full story April 24th, 2008 - 16:15
Mommy's Tummy Tuck Explained in Children's Book

Mommy's Tummy Tuck Explained in Children's Book

A Florida plastic surgeon has penned a pinkish, sparkling children’s book that...
» read full story April 18th, 2008 - 14:37
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Video Games

Half Of The American Adults Play Video Games Too

Half Of The American Adults Play Video Games Too

A recent survey released by the Pew Internet & American Life Project reveals that more than...
» read full story December 10th, 2008 - 14:01
Adults Play Video Games Too!

Adults Play Video Games Too!

We know for a fact that teens love playing video games, but how many adults have the same...
» read full story December 09th, 2008 - 15:38
Fox News And EA Clash Over Mass Effect Incorrect Report

Fox News And EA Clash Over Mass Effect Incorrect Report

The gaming world is in on fire after a Fox News Channel report said that Mass Effect, a game for...
» read full story January 26th, 2008 - 11:41
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World

Clinton Wins Crucial Pennsylvania Primary

Clinton Wins Crucial Pennsylvania Primary

Democratic Party presidential candidate Hillary Clinton managed to win the Pennsylvania primary...
» read full story April 23rd, 2008 - 13:37

UN Death Toll Up to 37, Victims Mourned

The death toll of the two bombs that exploded in Algiers on Tuesday rose to 37 people. The bombs...
» read full story December 15th, 2007 - 12:26
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Technology

Cook County Sheriff Sues Craigslist For Promoting Prostitution

Cook County Sheriff Sues Craigslist For Promoting Prostitution

Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart has filed a federal lawsuit against ad site Craigslist for...
» read full story March 06th, 2009 - 17:39

The State Of Social Networking According to Pew

If you have thought that social network sites are for kids and teens, then you should take a...
» read full story January 15th, 2009 - 14:12
Technology…Pleasure and Pain for Most Consumers

Technology…Pleasure and Pain for Most Consumers

Technology is part of our everyday lives, but how many of us really know how to handle all these...
» read full story November 17th, 2008 - 14:00
Ask.com Targets Women In Their 30s As It Prepares For Makeover

Ask.com Targets Women In Their 30s As It Prepares For Makeover

Ask is going for a new look and a restructured team, after it announced to give up 8 percent of...
» read full story March 05th, 2008 - 17:12
Don’t Text And Drive, Says US Adults

Don’t Text And Drive, Says US Adults

A new survey commissioned by mobile messaging service Pinger, conducted by Harris Interactive...
» read full story August 08th, 2007 - 13:31
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Movies

“Benjamin Button” Stars Take Over LA

“Benjamin Button” Stars Take Over LA

Monday night, at the premiere of David Fincher’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” stars...
» read full story December 09th, 2008 - 19:35
'I Served The King Of England' – A Funny And Emotional Czech Story

'I Served The King Of England' – A Funny And Emotional Czech Story

In his latest film based on a Bohumil Hrabal novel, director Jiri Menzel managed to tell the...
» read full story August 29th, 2008 - 16:29
Critics Dislike Adam Sandler’s Zohan

Critics Dislike Adam Sandler’s Zohan

The latest Adam Sandler movie, "You Don’t Mess with the Zohan", has managed to make...
» read full story June 06th, 2008 - 19:34
“Made of Honor”: A Disappointing Role For Dempsey

“Made of Honor”: A Disappointing Role For Dempsey

Well, Mr. McDreamy is not every woman’s dream in “Made of Honor.” And neither is the film. The...
» read full story May 02nd, 2008 - 12:18
Second "X-Files" Movie On The Way

Second "X-Files" Movie On The Way

The 90’s teens have become grown-up men and women by now, but this news will certainly make them...
» read full story July 16th, 2007 - 22:23
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People

Taxpayers Angry With Octuplets Mom, Death Threats Under Investigation

Taxpayers Angry With Octuplets Mom, Death Threats Under Investigation

Police said they launched an investigation into a series of death threats against the most...
» read full story February 13th, 2009 - 15:41
Is Jamie Lynn Spears Pregnant or Not?

Is Jamie Lynn Spears Pregnant or Not?

Rumor has it that Britney Spears' little sister Jamie Lynn Spears, 16, who gave birth to a daughter...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 01:18
Alcohol Ingestion Drops In Americans As They Grow Old

Alcohol Ingestion Drops In Americans As They Grow Old

It appears that Americans are drinking less alcohol, with middle-aged people consuming an estimated...
» read full story August 08th, 2008 - 15:11
Nancy Grace Expected To Be Released From Hospital

Nancy Grace Expected To Be Released From Hospital

The Headline News anchor’s condition improved after she was hospitalized on Sunday due to...
» read full story November 15th, 2007 - 20:51
The End Of Brangelina?

The End Of Brangelina?

Speculation that the famous couple Jolie-Pitt is drifting apart was even more augmented by...
» read full story August 13th, 2007 - 16:51
Allegra, An Anorexic Heiress

Allegra, An Anorexic Heiress

Donatella Versace has decided to announce to the world that her daughter is being “consumed” by...
» read full story March 29th, 2007 - 13:07
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Health

FDA Makes Plan B Available for 17-Year-Olds without Prescription

FDA Makes Plan B Available for 17-Year-Olds without Prescription

The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday said it will allow 17-year-olds to get the...
» read full story April 23rd, 2009 - 14:07
Black Patients Less Likely to Get Appropriate Care for Lung Cancer

Black Patients Less Likely to Get Appropriate Care for Lung Cancer

Racial disparities are still present in the American medical system when it comes to lung cancer....
» read full story April 14th, 2009 - 15:28
Cholesterol Drug Crestor Reduces Risk of Vein Clots As Well

Cholesterol Drug Crestor Reduces Risk of Vein Clots As Well

Besides reducing the incidence of heart attacks and stroke, AstraZeneca’s cholesterol drug...
» read full story March 30th, 2009 - 14:10
Older Adults More Impaired after Drinking

Older Adults More Impaired after Drinking

Being old and wiser doesn’t necessarily mean you’re also resistant to alcohol....
» read full story March 08th, 2009 - 17:27
10-Year-Old Girl Dies of Flu in Long Island

10-Year-Old Girl Dies of Flu in Long Island

  A Levittown elementary school student died over the weekend apparently because influenza,...
» read full story February 18th, 2009 - 14:25
Physical Activity May Cut Colon Cancer Risk

Physical Activity May Cut Colon Cancer Risk

Many studies have shown that physical activity helps the body get rid of extra pounds, thus...
» read full story February 16th, 2009 - 15:28
Study Finds that Obese Mothers Are Likely to Have Babies With Birth Defects

Study Finds that Obese Mothers Are Likely to Have Babies With Birth Defects

Researchers led by Katherine Stothard at Newcastle University in Great Britain found that the range...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 22:53
Obesity in Pregnancy May Result in Birth Defects

Obesity in Pregnancy May Result in Birth Defects

Obese pregnant women are at great risk of having babies with a wide range of birth defects,...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 14:16
CDC: Flu Season at Peak, Get Your Vaccine Now!

CDC: Flu Season at Peak, Get Your Vaccine Now!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of an increased number of people getting...
» read full story February 06th, 2009 - 15:25
Fewer Calories Equals Improved Memory

Fewer Calories Equals Improved Memory

According to the findings of a new study, eating fewer calories may be the answer to memory...
» read full story January 28th, 2009 - 13:40
In Vitro Fertilization Treatments, an Option to Reconsider for Women Under 35

In Vitro Fertilization Treatments, an Option to Reconsider for Women Under 35

A new study raises hopes for young couples who decide to choose in vitro fertilization. In the...
» read full story January 15th, 2009 - 14:23

Hormone Therapy Might Shrink Brain

A study was conducted on the hormone replacement therapy used in women to relieve symptoms of...
» read full story January 14th, 2009 - 00:21
Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked to Brain Shrinkage

Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked to Brain Shrinkage

Estrogen hormone therapy, a treatment given to alleviate some symptoms of menopause, may shrink...
» read full story January 13th, 2009 - 15:42
Merck’s Gardasil For Older Women, Put On Hold By The FDA

Merck’s Gardasil For Older Women, Put On Hold By The FDA

There has been talk in the medical world of allowing the administration of Merck & Co’s...
» read full story January 12th, 2009 - 10:31
Expanded Use of Merck’s Gardasil Postponed By FDA

Expanded Use of Merck’s Gardasil Postponed By FDA

  The situation of Merck’s papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil is uncertain after the Food...
» read full story January 12th, 2009 - 08:24

Merck’s Gardasil Further Delayed

Merck has developed a vaccine which is supposed to prevent cervical-cancer in women, but the use of...
» read full story January 10th, 2009 - 00:09
An Early C-Section Is Definitely Not The Best Choice

An Early C-Section Is Definitely Not The Best Choice

According to a new study, early elective cesarean sections pose serious risks to newborns. The...
» read full story January 08th, 2009 - 23:40
Obese Women at High Risk of Ovarian Cancer, Researchers Say

Obese Women at High Risk of Ovarian Cancer, Researchers Say

It is a known fact that obesity has something to do cancer. New research appearing in the journal...
» read full story January 06th, 2009 - 15:24
Seniors Must Be Careful With Their Medication

Seniors Must Be Careful With Their Medication

A newly released survey shows that about 4 percent of older adults in the United States combine...
» read full story December 26th, 2008 - 11:45
Older Americans Use Dangerous Drug Combos, Survey Finds

Older Americans Use Dangerous Drug Combos, Survey Finds

A nationwide survey revealed that nearly one in 15 older Americans or 2.2 million people are...
» read full story December 24th, 2008 - 14:26
Even A Little Extra Weight Leads to Heart Failure

Even A Little Extra Weight Leads to Heart Failure

Even a little extra weight plus physical inactivity can raise the risk of heart failure,...
» read full story December 23rd, 2008 - 14:30
Levels of Two Proteins Help Predict Ovarian Cancer Survival

Levels of Two Proteins Help Predict Ovarian Cancer Survival

A woman’s chance of surviving ovarian cancer may be linked to levels of two proteins, US...
» read full story December 18th, 2008 - 10:58
Quit Smoking to Prevent Colon Cancer! Smoking Increases the Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Quit Smoking to Prevent Colon Cancer! Smoking Increases the Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Smoking increases the risk of getting colon cancer by about 18 percent and the risk of dying from...
» read full story December 17th, 2008 - 13:30
Deaths Caused By Heart Attacks, Strokes Decline But For How Long?

Deaths Caused By Heart Attacks, Strokes Decline But For How Long?

Deaths caused by heart attacks and strokes have declined by about 30 percent since 1999 most...
» read full story December 16th, 2008 - 11:47
Get Your Flu Shot! Flu Vaccine, the Best Option for Protection against Influenza

Get Your Flu Shot! Flu Vaccine, the Best Option for Protection against Influenza

In an attempt to encourage people to get their flu shot, the Centers for Disease Control and...
» read full story December 11th, 2008 - 11:18
Vitamins C, E And Selenium Fail To Cut Prostate Cancer Risk

Vitamins C, E And Selenium Fail To Cut Prostate Cancer Risk

Two large trials revealed that selenium, vitamin E and C didn’t reduce the risk of developing...
» read full story December 10th, 2008 - 01:35
Women More Likely Than Men To Die From Severe Heart Attack

Women More Likely Than Men To Die From Severe Heart Attack

A new study suggests that women are less likely than men to get proper care after being...
» read full story December 09th, 2008 - 14:00
The National Influenza Vaccination Week Is Here! Get Your Shot!

The National Influenza Vaccination Week Is Here! Get Your Shot!

National Influenza Vaccination Week is set for Dec. 8 – 12. Therefore, Americans are all invited...
» read full story December 08th, 2008 - 13:39
One Third Of Americans Don’t Meet Minimum Levels Of Physical Activity

One Third Of Americans Don’t Meet Minimum Levels Of Physical Activity

A report by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that approximately...
» read full story December 05th, 2008 - 11:18
New Findings About Breast Cancer

New Findings About Breast Cancer

A new study that looked at more than 287,000 women and took into account their mammogram habits...
» read full story November 28th, 2008 - 20:49
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