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How to Date a Wall Street Man

2012-02-09T23:20:00.002+07:00

How to Date a Wall Street Man - As a professional matchmaker with an office in New York City, many of my clients are very successful, high profile Wall Street men.I have spent the better part of 12 years learning all of their habits, their likes and dislikes when it comes to dating, women and relationships and what they want specifically from me, when I am matching them with women.Hence, I know,

Love Chemicals and Chemistry of Love

2012-02-09T23:12:00.002+07:00

Love Chemicals - Love Chemicals and Chemistry of Love - When you say you and a romantic partner 'have chemistry' you're right! There is a lot of chemistry involved in feeling attachment, sweaty palms, butterflies in your stomach, etc. Have you ever wondered exactly what chemicals are involved in feeling love? Here's a look at some of the key biochemical players: phenylethylamine or PEAThis is

Heavy metal solo? That's child's play: Meet the 8-year-old girl whose guitar skills have become a worldwide internet hit

2012-01-27T21:58:00.003+07:00

Heavy metal solo? That's child's play: Meet the 8-year-old girl whose guitar skills have become a worldwide internet hit - An eight-year-old British girl whose guitar skills have impressed music fans across the world has released another awe-inspiring video.In the latest clip, Zoe Thomson, from Thatcham, Berkshire, showcases her talents in a solo piece playing along to a guitar track from

Why a mother's love really is priceless: It prevents illness even into middle age

2012-01-27T21:52:00.002+07:00

Why a mother's love really is priceless: It prevents illness even into middle age - You comfort them over a skinned knee in the playground, and coax them to sleep with a soothing lullaby.And being a nurturing mother could well pay dividends in later life by protecting your child from serious illnesses, scientists say. Tender loving care in childhood was found to reduce a person’s risk of

Indonesia economy on track but faces hurdles

2012-01-24T19:20:00.001+07:00

Indonesia economy on track but faces hurdles - Indonesia's designs on joining the top table of global economies have been boosted by its upgrade to investment status, but corruption and a poor infrastructure are hurdles to full membership.Southeast Asia's biggest economy has made huge strides since the dark days of 1997, when its bond rating was reduced to junk during the Asian financial crisis

Ballet Is the New Yoga

2012-01-20T21:05:00.001+07:00

Ballet Is the New Yoga - I don't hate yoga. I liked it quite a lot when I learned it as an undergraduate at DePaul in Chicago. For my friends in the university's theater program, yoga was just another freshman rec they had to endure, and teaching me was a Friday night lark. And once I started working at a restaurant, yoga was a means of fixing the very real damage I did to myself each shift. I

PepsiCo says finds trace fungicide in orange juice

2012-01-16T12:08:00.002+07:00

PepsiCo says finds trace fungicide in orange juice - PepsiCo Inc said company tests of its Tropicana orange juice showed low levels of a potentially dangerous fungicide, but levels were below federal safety concerns and did not pose a health risk.The company said in a statement on Saturday it was conducting additional tests after the Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday that it

Tips to protect your personal information

2012-01-13T22:32:00.003+07:00

Tips to protect your personal information - The Social Security number is the gateway to your identity, but criminals also want your account numbers as well as other pieces of personal information useful for committing identity theft.Limiting the exposure of your personal information will help guard against potential fraud, and in the process cut down on unwanted marketing in some cases.Screen

Five Online Security Don'ts

2012-01-13T22:27:00.002+07:00

Five Online Security Don'ts - When it comes to protecting their finances from cybercriminals, most consumers have heard the online security basics before: Avoid entering financial information at a public computer, and don't repeat passwords across multiple sites.The same experts also warn against using public Wi-Fi hotspots to conduct transactions on your own computer. "You never know who's

Protect Your Online Privacy

2012-01-13T22:21:00.002+07:00

Protect Your Online Privacy - Visitors to almost every major website are tracked online, a Journal investigation has found. But there are ways to limit the snooping.Web browsing activity is tracked by use of "cookies," "beacons" and "Flash cookies," small computer files or software programs installed on a user's computer by the Web pages that are visited. Some are useful. But a subset ("third

Hot Careers for 2012 -- and Beyond

2012-01-13T22:11:00.003+07:00

Hot Careers for 2012 -- and Beyond - Strange but true: Despite the fact that unemployment is stuck at around 9%, which translates to about 15 million Americans out of work, nearly 3 million job openings in the U.S. are going unfilled, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Why? The biggest reason is a mismatch between the qualifications employers are looking for and the skills job hunters

11 Things You Should Stop Paying for in 2012

2012-01-13T21:51:00.005+07:00

Ten Things You Should Stop Paying for in 2012 - Looking to tighten your belt in 2012? You can start by using coupons, searching for discounts or simply buying lower-cost versions of the items you typically purchase. But if you're looking for truly big savings, consider entirely cutting out the products and services you really don't need."There are lots of things that you can eliminate from your

Woman's plane photos of space shuttle go viral

2011-05-18T19:16:00.004+07:00

Woman's plane photos of space shuttle go viral – Groggy from a late night watching the Yankees, frigid from a chilled airplane cabin, Stefanie Gordon stirred to action after the pilot's announcement. Lifting her iPhone to the plane's window, she captured an otherworldly image that rocketed around the globe as fast as her subject: Space shuttle Endeavour soaring from a bank of clouds, its towering

Radiation Levels in West Coast Milk 5,000 Times Lower Than Danger Threshold

2011-04-01T11:31:00.003+07:00

Radiation Levels in West Coast Milk 5,000 Times Lower Than Danger Threshold - Experts Say Milk Still Safe to Drink - Milk from America's West Coast containing trace amounts of radioactive iodine is safe to drink, health officials say.The Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration reported higher-than-normal levels of radioactive Iodine-131 in milk samples from California

Tea and coffee reduce heart disease risk

2011-03-28T18:40:00.002+07:00

Tea and coffee reduce heart disease risk, study suggests - Regularly drinking tea and coffee can significantly reduce the risk of developing heart disease, one of the biggest studies of its kind suggests.Researchers found that moderate consumption of both drinks can reduce your chance of death from a heart attack by at least a fifth.At the same time, it showed that risks for other diseases such

How Sex Addiction is Affecting Your Life

2011-02-28T13:49:00.002+07:00

How Sex Addiction is Affecting Your Life - This month, gossip blogs and celebrity magazines were rocked with the news that Californication star David Duchovny checked into rehab for sex addition.Previous reports suggested that Duchovny was struggling with an addiction to Internet pornography and cybersex, but more recent rumors maintain that actual physical infidelity occurred. (However, just

Sexually incompatible, are you?

2011-02-16T20:53:00.001+07:00

Sexually incompatible, are you? - The Mars versus Venus duel often comes to the fore between the sheets. She needs lots of foreplay, while he needs to go for it straightaway. It is one of the common problems faced by couples, and if not tackled with care, this sexual incompatibility inevitably starts affecting relationships at every phase. Also termed 'discrepant libidos', it has been

'UFO' Hovers Over Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock Shrine

2011-02-07T19:19:00.002+07:00

'UFO' Hovers Over Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock Shrine - A glowing orb filmed hovering over the skyline of Jerusalem has left UFO experts dumbfounded.The circular object was seen descending slowly over the holy city's iconic Dome of the Rock before flickering and shooting skyward like a rocket. Similar clips have been seen before and debunked as hoaxes. But this latest sighting has proved more

‘Kebaya’ honored at city fashion event

2011-01-24T17:49:00.001+07:00

‘Kebaya’ honored at city fashion event - Around 159 fashion designers will showcase their stylish collections at the city’s biggest fashion event, the Jakarta Fashion Week (JFW) 2010/2011, which opened Saturday at the Pacific Place shopping center in South Jakarta under the theme “Styling Modernity”.This event, organized by media group Femina, was opened with a show titled “A Tribute to

New digital eraser software deletes personal Facebook photos after a set period of time

2011-01-18T21:23:00.000+07:00

New digital eraser software deletes personal Facebook photos after a set period of time - It promises to answer the prayers of many social network users.New software that automatically erases photos uploaded to websites such as Facebook and MySpace after a certain time has been launched.German firm X-Pire claims to have identified a gap in the market - the fear of loading your personal photos

Protect your joints

2011-01-13T14:37:00.001+07:00

Protect your joints - The other day, I had a reunion with old friends. Some of us did not see each other for as long as ten years. It was so nice to see beautiful Randa, again! We kissed, hugged, and looked at each other after years of separation. Randa still looked good and retained much of her beauty. After the excitement subsided, we sat and ordered tea and drinks. As we

Keep your teen safe behind the wheel

2011-01-07T21:24:00.001+07:00

Keep your teen safe behind the wheel - Studies show that parents who initially limit their teens driving privileges have fewer traffic tickets, accidentsIf you're the parent of a teenage driver, it can be a bit nervewracking! The best way to keep your nerves in check is to establish and enforce the rules of the road.Studies have shown that parents who initially limit their teens driving

Closet Veggie-Lovers? 'Predatory' Dinos Ate Plants

2010-12-21T21:14:00.001+07:00

Closet Veggie - Lovers? 'Predatory' Dinos Ate Plants - Dinosaurs long thought to be predatory have been outed as plant-eaters by their anatomical features — including birdlike beaks.A new analysis of Coelurosauria, the group of theropod dinosaurs that includes bruisers such as T. rex, finds that dedicated hunters were likely the exception, rather than the rule. The findings, published the week of

Arthritis drug less effective for obese patients

2010-11-22T19:31:00.002+07:00

Arthritis drug less effective for obese patients – Obese adults with rheumatoid arthritis may be less likely than thinner people to respond to some of the newer medications for the disease, a small study suggests.The study, of 89 arthritis patients started on the drug infliximab (Remicade), found obese patients improved less than leaner ones.Of the 15 obese patients, half were considered "

4-Year-Old Can Be Sued, Judge Rules in Bike Case

2010-11-02T13:47:00.001+07:00

4-Year-Old Can Be Sued, Judge Rules in Bike Case - Citing cases dating back as far as 1928, a judge has ruled that a young girl accused of running down an elderly woman while racing a bicycle with training wheels on a Manhattan sidewalk two years ago can be sued for negligence.The ruling by the judge, Justice Paul Wooten of State Supreme Court in Manhattan, did not find that the girl was liable,

Is Your Job Ruining Your Body?

2010-10-28T11:39:00.002+07:00

Is Your Job Ruining Your Body? - The quick answer: YES When a recent study found that sitting all day shortens women's lives, we gasped in our cubicles, leapt to our feet, and then...sat back down. But there's good news: You can undo the damage and the physical symptoms of stress, whether you spend your days stuck at a desk or chasing kids around.DO YOU SIT ALL DAY LONG?It's official: Sitting too

FDA Warns Five Companies Over E-Cigarette Claims

2010-10-21T10:11:00.002+07:00

FDA Warns Five Companies Over E-Cigarette Claims - Devices Which Vaporize Tobacco Have Avoided Outright Bans So Far, but FDA Says Marketing Claims Violate LawCiting unproven health claims and poor manufacturing practices, the FDA today warned five firms marketing e-cigarettes that their products violate drug safety laws.E-cigarettes - electronic cigarettes - are tobacco-free devices usually

Dharun Ravi And Molly Wei Charged In Connection of Tyler Clementi Suicide

2010-10-01T12:11:00.004+07:00

Dharun Ravi And Molly Wei Charged In Connection of Tyler Clementi Suicide - Dharun Ravi, 18-years-old of Plainsboro, New Jersey and his friend Molly Wei, 18-years-old of Princeton, New Jersey, two students of Rutgers University, have been charged in the suicide case of Tyler Clementi. Tyler Clementi, 18-years-old, committed suicide on 23rd September, 2010 by jumping off the George Washington

Aliens have been trying to contact us by cosmic Twitter

2010-07-26T18:13:00.001+07:00

Aliens have been trying to contact us by cosmic Twitter, scientists claim - Aliens may have been trying to contact us by communicating in a manner similar to Twitter, scientists have claimed. ET could be contacting us by cosmic Twitter ET is more likely to be sending out short, directed messages than continuous signals beamed in all directions, experts said.''This approach is more

Restored Da Vinci painting reveals hidden details

2010-07-15T19:04:00.002+07:00

Restored Da Vinci painting reveals hidden details – A restoration project for Leonardo da Vinci's "Virgin of the Rocks" has revealed new details and suggest the Renaissance artist may have painted all the picture himself, instead of with his assistants as previously thought, a British gallery said Wednesday.The 18-month conservation project involved removing much of some badly degraded varnish

‘Illegals’ Spy Ring Famed in Lore of Russian Spying

2010-06-30T20:42:00.002+07:00

‘Illegals’ Spy Ring Famed in Lore of Russian Spying — In the lore of Soviet spycraft, few figures command as much respect as the “illegals,” steel-jawed agents with the intelligence of a chess grandmaster and the fortitude of a cosmonaut.Painstakingly trained in the K.G.B.’s Directorate S, the illegals spent years assuming a fake biography, known in Russian as a “legend,” then awaited orders

Sneezing could mean you are secretly thinking about sex

2010-06-09T16:13:00.001+07:00

Sneezing could mean you are secretly thinking about sex. Sneezing may give a lot more away than the fact that someone has a cold, say scientists, it could mean he or she is thinking lurid thoughts about sex.Sneezing could mean you are secretly thinking about sexResearchers have found evidence that in certain people sneezing can be triggered by sexual fantasy.The news could lead to raised eyebrows

Proposals Gone Seriously Wrong

2010-04-26T19:52:00.002+07:00

Proposals Gone Seriously Wrong.These eight stories prove that the pop-the-question process doesn't always go smoothly. Plus, tips on how to get the proposal you're hoping for.Proposals Gone Seriously WrongRing Around the ... Ow!"I was ecstatic when my boyfriend of three years proposed. He took me out to dinner, and the actual proposal was really emotional and touching. Even better: He

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Credit Cards

2010-04-05T17:40:00.001+07:00

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Credit Cards. Credit cards are rarely as straightforward as they seem - and if you fall foul of their complex terms and conditions, it could cost you hundreds of pounds. Laura Starkey explains five things all of us should know about our flexible friends… Most people know misusing credit cards can lead to debt disaster. However, even if you're generally

More Sex Please, We're French

2010-03-11T19:36:00.002+07:00

More Sex Please, We're French. What could be more French than sex? More sex, as it turns out — especially if you happen to be a woman. Nearly 40 years after France's May 1968 revolution spawned the slogan "pleasure without obstruction," a new study finds that the French of both genders are engaging in more varied and frequent sex than ever before — and both earlier and later into life.Yet

How The Int'l Sex Symbol Feels about Being in Underwear

2010-02-22T19:11:00.001+07:00

How The Int'l Sex Symbol Feels about Being in Underwear. She's an international sex symbol and the new lingerie model for Emporio Armani. But in revealing new interview, Megan Fox reveals a more vulnerable side by admitting she lacks self confidence and says she doesn't look classy in underwear.The many admirers of the 23-year-old actress may beg to differ - but it seems Megan has a very

How Do We Know When A Relationship Has A Future?

2010-02-17T19:19:00.000+07:00

How Do We Know When A Relationship Has A Future?. In many instances, we all are “gun shy” after a short-or long- term relationship, because being hurt or feeling bad is not an option.This stinging feeling tends to guide us as we clamor for something new or fresh. It’s as if the bricks and mortar are suddenly out and there is a new fortress built conveniently around your heart.So when we do meet

The power of social networking

2010-02-15T13:14:00.002+07:00

The power of social networking. The power of Facebook in Indonesia was emphasized when a cause group on the site was started to raise money for jailed mother Prita Mulyasari.Prita complained about the services at a Jakarta hospital and, after the complaint was published on the Internet, she was fined Rp 204 million rupiah and imprisoned.A Facebook group called “Koin untuk Prita” was started,

Death through Facebook

2010-02-08T19:26:00.002+07:00

Death through Facebook. Family learns of teenage son's car crash death through Facebook. Twins Angela and Maryanne Vourlis logged on to Facebook expecting to read best wishes from their friends as they began celebrating their 20th birthday.Instead, to their horror, they were confronted with R.I.P. messages about their younger brother Bobby - who, unknown to the family, had been killed in a car

Facebook ghouls post sick taunts and photos

2010-02-08T19:18:00.003+07:00

Murder girl's tribute site hit by saboteurs: Facebook ghouls post sick taunts and photos. Ghouls have sabotaged a website dedicated to Francesca McFall, the former head girl murdered by her father. They left vile photographs and messages on the Facebook tribute pages, saying the 18-year-old 'had it coming'. Belle of the ball: Francesca wanted to be a doctor There were depraved descriptions of

Was mysterious jellyfish in sky caused by space satellite reflecting Northern Lights?

2010-02-02T13:01:00.002+07:00

Was mysterious jellyfish in sky caused by space satellite reflecting Northern Lights?. A strange jellyfish-shaped object spotted hanging in the sky over Norway, may have been caused by light from the aurora being bounced off a space satellite, experts say.If proven it will be the first known case of a satellite reflecting the Northern Lights. The mysterious phenomenon was photographed last week

Instant calmers

2010-01-24T23:01:00.002+07:00

Instant calmers. Ten healthy ways to relax, be calm and soothe those frazzled nerves... Kava Kava: A pungent herb used for centuries by islanders in the South Pacific to soothe frayed nerves. It has been proved as effective as mainstream tranquillisers such as Valium in relaxing both muscles and emotions. A member of the pepper family, kava kava has no sedative side-effects and is said to sharpen

Seven Things You Should Never Do In a Job Search

2010-01-18T01:31:00.000+07:00

Seven Things You Should Never Do In a Job Search. Are you inadvertently sabotaging your job search? No matter how skilled or experienced you are, a few easy-to-make mistakes can get in your way. A single typo on your résumé, for example, may cause hiring managers to question your professionalism and attention to detail, undermining your many professional accomplishments. Put simply, even one

When You Don't Know What You Want to Do

2010-01-15T01:28:00.000+07:00

Finding a Job When You Don't Know What You Want to Do. One of the most exciting aspects of a job hunt is the opportunity to pursue any career you want. An endless array of jobs awaits you; hundreds, thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands. Surely you can throw out enough résumés to net the job of your dreams, right?Alas, it's not that easy. You can't expect to compete with other job seekers if

Five Things Mom Taught You About Networking

2010-01-13T01:12:00.000+07:00

Five Things Mom Taught You About Networking. Mothers are beautiful things. They care for us, they nurture us and they teach us the do's and don'ts of life.I've learned a lot from my mother, especially when she taught me all about life, love and networking. I'm sure she didn't realize she was teaching me about networking at the time! Indeed she was, and I bet your mom taught you about networking

Top 10 Jobs in Entertainment

2010-01-11T01:07:00.000+07:00

Top 10 Jobs in Entertainment. Think about the last concert you attended. The band members were onstage for two hours, but they didn't get there by themselves. Someone booked the venue, promoted the show, drove the musicians to the auditorium, set up the stage, orchestrated the lighting and then loaded everything onto the bus after the show.Movies, plays and TV and radio shows are just as

Ten Ways to Network Properly

2010-01-08T18:56:00.003+07:00

Ten Ways to Network Properly. "People don't mind being used," says Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's TV show, "Hardball with Chris Matthews." "What they mind is being taken for granted."Right on, Mr. Matthews. Every day, people are taken advantage of when their acquaintances need help networking. It's become such an issue that it might do everyone some good for a little lesson in the networking

Cause of death in South Africa

2009-12-29T01:21:00.000+07:00

Cause of death in South Africa. Although HIV/Aids is gaining acceptance as a cause of death in South Africa, the leading causes are tuberculosis, influenza and pneumonia, according to a report released by the South African Institute for Race Relations on Tuesday. "This should not be taken to mean that HIV/Aids was not a direct contributor to a very large proportion of observed mortality, but

Healthy workers work hard

2009-12-28T01:18:00.000+07:00

Healthy workers work hard. "A healthy workforce is a productive workforce" is a concept embraced by modern day business minds. It implicates that the more companies put into their workforce, the more they will get out." Dr Glen Hagemann from Energi, a company specialising in workplace wellness, has conducted local research and reviewed various studies related to health in the workplace and has

Summer sick leave rates low

2009-12-27T01:15:00.000+07:00

Summer sick leave rates low. Employees take the least amount of sick leave in December and January and this figure is decreasing every year. But 'presenteeism' may be more of a problem. In a study of doctors' certificates covering 150 000 South African employees from over 60 companies, it emerged that December has the lowest absenteeism rate of any month of the year at 1.08%, with January the

Sick leave myths busted

2009-12-26T01:10:00.000+07:00

Sick leave myths busted. Unsure whether to bring a sick note after being off ill for two or three days? Here are the facts: Myth – A sick note from a traditional healer is not a valid sick certificate.Fact – A sick certificate from a traditional healer is valid as long as the practitioner is registered. The law says that a medical certificate must be issued and signed by a medical

Depression and women

2009-12-24T01:57:00.000+07:00

Depression and women. It is widely accepted that depression is more common in women than it is in men. The ratio is so disproportionate in fact that it is estimated that up to 70% of people suffering from depression are women.This stark disparity has led theorists to ask: why are women so much more susceptible to depression than men? Various answers to this question have been proposed and it has

Depression and sex

2009-12-23T17:33:00.001+07:00

Depression and sex. The symptoms of depression, like insomnia, a change in appetite, a feeling of worthlessness and anhedonia - a loss of interest in things that were normally enjoyed, including sex - can have an immense impact on libido.Sleep deprivation is an underreported and underrated cause of decreased sex drive, and although researchers have yet to tease apart the sex-sleep connection,

Shark fins traced to endangered populations

2009-12-07T17:13:00.002+07:00

Shark fins traced to endangered populations. Delicacy from hammerheads of U.S. coastlines ending up in China markets. For the first time, DNA tools have successfully pinpointed the geographic origin of shark fins sold dried in markets to satisfy the demand for shark fin soup, a Chinese delicacy. Using CSI-like genetic methods, scientists have traced scalloped hammerhead shark fins from a

Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women

2009-11-29T23:31:00.001+07:00

Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women -- While there are plenty of good reasons to avoid obesity in your teens, a new study now suggests that extra weight in adolescence may increase your risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) later. Reporting in the Nov. 10 issue of Neurology, Harvard researchers found that being obese at age 18 more than doubles a woman's risk of developing MS later

Five Ways to Face Your Finances

2009-11-18T14:46:00.003+07:00

Five Ways to Face Your Finances. "Early Show" Financial Contributor Vera Gibbons Gives Tips for Tricking Yourself into Saving Money1) Save regularly for recurring expenses.This is a trick that helped me break my habit of relying on my credit cards or raiding my savings account whenever a big annual or semi-annual expense came up. I set up several high-yield savings accounts with one online bank

Let's Kill the OS Upgrade Disc

2009-11-18T14:37:00.002+07:00

Let's Kill the OS Upgrade Disc. Life Would Be Easier if We Paid for Ongoing OS Upgrades the Way We Pay for Other Digital Assets - By SubscriptionOperating System UpgradesThe reason I'm writing this column won't be a surprise to anyone one who follows technology: Windows 7. I bought the upgrade disc (on the pre-order special price). When it arrived, I started the upgrade process for my Vista

"Verify Your Account Info"? It's Phishing

2009-11-18T14:22:00.002+07:00

"Verify Your Account Info"? It's Phishing. How to Recognize Fraudulent E-mail Solicitations Known as Phishing and Keep Your Accounts Safe. If you have received an e-mail from the Internal Revenue Service or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, chances are it was a phishing attempt. If you received e-mail from your bank, PayPal, or Facebook urging you to immediately verify information or

Researchers Find Mummies Had Heart Disease

2009-11-18T14:16:00.002+07:00

Researchers Find Mummies Had Heart Disease. Fast Food, Smoking and Lack of Exercise Contribute to Risk, but Findings Show Other Reasons why Arteries Clog. You can't blame this one on McDonald's: Researchers have found signs of heart disease in 3,500-year-old mummies. "We think of it as being caused by modern risk factors," such as fast food, smoking and a lack of exercise, but the findings show

1 in 7 Americans Went Hungry in 2008

2009-11-17T13:02:00.002+07:00

1 in 7 Americans Went Hungry in 2008. More than one in seven American households struggled to put enough food on the table in 2008, the highest number since the U.S. Department of Agriculture began tracking food security levels in 1995. That's 14.6 percent of U.S. households, or about 49 million people. The numbers are a significant increase from 2007, when 11.1 percent of U.S. households

Skip Mammograms in Your 40s

2009-11-17T12:55:00.002+07:00

Skip Mammograms in Your 40s. Gov't Panel Says Wait Until Age 50 Because Getting Screened for Breast Cancer Too Early is Harmful; Cancer Society Disagrees. Most women should wait until age 50 to get mammograms and then have one every two years, a government task force said Monday in a major reversal that conflicts with the American Cancer Society's long-standing recommendation of annual screening

Uninsured Twice as Likely to Die in ER

2009-11-17T12:47:00.002+07:00

Uninsured Twice as Likely to Die in ER. New Study on Patients with Traumatic Injuries Surprises Doctors and Health Experts who Believed ER Care was EquitableUninsured patients with traumatic injuries, such as car crashes, falls and gunshot wounds, were almost twice as likely to die in the hospital as similarly injured patients with health insurance, according to a troubling new study.The findings

Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated

2009-11-17T12:38:00.004+07:00

Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated. Bangladeshi Girls Joined at Top of Head, Shared Blood Vessels and Brain Tissue. Twin Bangladeshi girls who were joined at the top of their heads and shared blood vessels and brain tissue were successfully separated Tuesday after 25 hours of delicate surgery, hospital officials said. In this August 2009, image provided by the Royal

Quick Fixes to Add Years to Your Life!

2009-11-17T12:23:00.004+07:00

Quick Fixes to Add Years to Your Life!. Studies Show Most of Your Lifespan Is Determined by Your Behavior, Not Your Genes; These Easy Steps Could Help Lengthen Lives (CBS/AP) Living longer has a lot more to do with your own behavior than luck or good genes, research shows. The Danish Twin Studies established that less than 20 percent of how long the average person lives is dictated by genes.

Tips for Preventing Your Children from Getting the H1N1 Virus

2009-11-17T12:13:00.006+07:00

Tips for Preventing Your Children from Getting the H1N1 Virus and What to Do if They Get SickGeneral TipsCover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.Emphasize to children that they should wash with soap and water long enough to finish singing the