Lifestyle

Thursday, 21 June 2012 17:51

Pro Athletes Turn to Controversial Blood Injections for Chronic Pain Relief

Written by Kelly Knaub

Authors: Kelly Knaub

iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Tracy McGrady was one of the best basketball players in the world, a seven-time All-Star forward and a scoring machine, until he suffered a devastating knee injury in 2008.
When McGrady returned to the game after two operations on his left knee, he was a shadow of the player he had been...

Published in Health

Thursday, 21 June 2012 17:30

Iowa diocese leaves bankruptcy after abuse scandal

Written by Administrator

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) -- The Diocese of Davenport in Iowa has emerged from bankruptcy after following through with plans to pay $37 million to more than 150 people who said they were sexually abused by priests and change key policies.......

Published in Religion

Thursday, 21 June 2012 16:30

Likely viral outbreak causes illness at GMU

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FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) -- A likely outbreak of what's commonly called stomach flu caused about 40 students staying at George Mason University to become sick this week.......

Published in Health

Thursday, 21 June 2012 16:30

Seattle pool allows topless breast cancer survivor

Written by By MANUEL VALDES

SEATTLE (AP) -- A Seattle breast cancer survivor whose breasts were surgically removed has gained the permission to swim topless at a city pool.......

Published in Health

Thursday, 21 June 2012 14:49

Blood Pressure Drug Linked to Celiac Disease Side Effects in Patients

Written by Kelly Knaub

Authors: Kelly Knaub

Jack Hollingsworth/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- A drug used for treating high blood pressure has been linked with a number of severe gastrointestinal side effects, according to a report from the Mayo Clinic.
Between 2008 and 2011, 22 patients taking the drug olmesartan, sold under the brand name Benicar, suffered symptoms similar to...

Published in Health

Thursday, 21 June 2012 14:30

5 free things to do in Lima, Peru

Written by By FRANK BAJAK

LIMA, Peru (AP) -- The coastal Peruvian capital of Lima is home to a third of the country's population and most live in dusty barrios on a coastal desert where it never rains. The traffic is chaotic, the food is world-famous. Attractions include colonial and neocolonial architecture from the city's three centuries as the seat of the Spanish...

Published in Travel

Thursday, 21 June 2012 12:00

Pixar's 'Brave' gang shares tales of Scotland

Written by By DAVID GERMAIN

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The boozy, blustery Scottish people are getting a Hollywood close-up with "Brave," the latest adventure from the animators who brought you "Toy Story," `'Ratatouille," `'Finding Nemo" and "Up."......

Published in Travel

Thursday, 21 June 2012 10:33

Chemicals in Baby Shampoos Lead to False Marijuana Positives

Written by Jeanette Torres

Authors: Jeanette Torres

iStockphoto/Thinkstock(CHAPEL HILL, N.C.) -- Exposure to trace amounts of baby soaps and shampoos, commonly stocked in grocery stores and pharmacies across the county, are leading newborn babies to test positive for THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, a new study finds.
A hospital in North Carolina became concerned...

Published in Health

Thursday, 21 June 2012 08:30

Arizona Woman Delivers Own Baby in Car

Written by Jeanette Torres

Authors: Jeanette Torres

David De Lossy/Digital Vision(GILBERT, Ariz.) -- Taylor and Michael Hale were less than a mile from the hospital, but baby Chloe couldn’t wait. The new mom delivered her own baby in the car on the way to the Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Ariz.
In the time it took her husband to call 911 from the car, Taylor...

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Thursday, 21 June 2012 08:00

Vatican steps up condemnation of Syria violence

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VATICAN CITY (AP) -- The Vatican is stepping up its condemnation of violence in Syria with Pope Benedict XVI calling for urgent humanitarian aid to reach residents.......

Published in Religion