Gender bias creates a deadly outcome for women Studies show women are much more likely to be diagnosed with a psychological problem, instead of a heart problem, when they can't catch their breath.
FULL STORY>>10/27/2009 3:05 PM
Blind marching band opens the eyes of many Roughly 1.5 million children in the world are blind. One million live in Asia and about 300,000 live in Africa. According to the World Health Organization, the leading cause of preventable blindness in children is vitamin A deficiency. FULL STORY>>10/20/2009 1:22 PM
Being single and dating in a digital world Forty million Americans or 40 percent of adult singles in the U.S. turn to online dating sites to give them an edge in the relationship market. FULL STORY>>10/14/2009 7:20 AM
Exergaming combines fun and exercise for kids A national survey indicated 99 percent of boys and 94 percent of girls spend at least some of their time playing video games. Now there's a new approach to childhood fitness that's combining exercise and video games and seeing encouraging results. FULL STORY>>10/13/2009 3:25 PM
New procedure makes fertilization more affordable In vitro maturation (IVM) is a technique very similar to IVF. During the procedure, the eggs are taken from the woman, placed into a dish, and fertilized with a man's sperm.
FULL STORY>>10/7/2009 10:10 AM
Common H1N1 myths debunked Common myths surrounding the H1N1 outbreak have made the virus seem more severe than it actually may be. Medical experts reveal what you need to know to keep yourself safe this season. FULL STORY>>10/6/2009 11:09 AM
Helpful diet tips can add years to your life Research shows an extra few pounds can increase your risk of heart failure by 49 percent and can take years off your life. Little changes can make a big difference in the fight against fat. FULL STORY>>9/30/2009 1:12 PM
Raccoon Roundworm causing playground danger With school back in session, playgrounds are also filling up, but underneath the slides and swings a deadly disease could be lurking. FULL STORY>>Updated: 9/29/2009 6:21 PM
Turning a blogging hobby into a cash making machine The latest stats show 184 million people have created a blog and 346 million people go on them regularly to chat about anything from career, to health, to gossip and everything in between. FULL STORY>>Updated: 9/23/2009 5:15 AM
Pizza that will knock your pepperonis off Italian immigrants from the early 1900s introduced their national favorite food to America. The immigrants settled mostly in New York and Chicago, where restaurants began adding the Italian favorite to their menus. FULL STORY>>9/16/2009 12:30 PM
Women use girls nights to network Networking is not limited to those seeking new jobs. It can be a smart move for anyone looking to gain professional knowledge or get acquainted with other professionals in their industry. FULL STORY>>9/15/2009 1:00 PM
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