Posts

May 22, 2013

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4:32 PM | Herb Doctor Jailed for Phony Cancer Cures

A Los Angeles doctor and minister who sold phony cures for cancer and other diseases is sentenced to prison. Continue reading →

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3:30 PM | Neanderthal Greek Paradise Found

Anthropologists find a beautiful Greek waterfront paradise once inhabited by generations of Neanderthals.

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12:20 PM | How Our Brains Miss the Obvious

After the high-profile kidnapping in Cleveland, some wonder: How could so many people miss obvious signs?

May 21, 2013

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3:41 PM | Hair Reveals How Many Sodas You Drank

A new test shows how much corn syrup you've gulped over time. Continue reading →

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2:00 PM | Neanderthals: Extinction by BBQ?

Humans may have treated Neanderthals no better or worse than the other large ice age mammals they hunted, ate, and helped drive to extinction.

May 20, 2013

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9:32 PM | Bra Dryer Gets Delicates Ready Fast

A dryer just for your bras, when air drying just isn't fast enough. Continue reading →

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1:20 PM | Could Humans Be Cloned?

Although it would be unethical, experts say it is likely possible to clone a human.

May 17, 2013

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5:26 PM | Victorian Era Brits Were Smarter Than Us

The average intelligence level of Victorian-era individuals was higher than that of people today, according to a new study. Continue reading →

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1:41 PM | Man Grabs Girl, Mom Gives Chase

When a man grabs a four-year-old girl, the girl's mother springs into action. All ends well. Continue reading →

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11:00 AM | Why Are There So Few Lefties in China?

Only 1 percent of people in China are left-handed, while the global average is 10-12 percent.

May 16, 2013

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6:15 PM | What's It Really Like to Be a Spy?

Two CIA veterans explain what it takes to work for the Agency.

May 15, 2013

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10:44 PM | 'Dead' Man Walks Again ... But Why?

In Zimbabwe, a man about to be buried suddenly seemed to come back from the dead. Continue reading →

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9:00 PM | Could There Be a 21st Century Gatsby?

Could the mysterious wealth of Gatsby exist in the modern world?

May 14, 2013

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7:29 PM | Child Abductions By Strangers Very Rare

Despite parents' concerns and news media stories, child abductions by strangers are much rarer than most people think. Continue reading →

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5:00 PM | High Breast Cancer Risk: What Are the Options?

What are treatment options for women with BRCA gene mutations?

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1:00 PM | Why You Should Skip Sanitizer, Just Wash Hands

As the FDA considers a ban on a common chemical in antibacterial soaps, research suggests that hand-washing with regular old soap is still your best bet.

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11:20 AM | Angelina Jolie: I had Double Mastectomy

Angelina Jolie revealed Tuesday that she has undergone a preventive double mastectomy to reduce her risk of contracting breast cancer.

May 12, 2013

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11:39 AM | Are Moms' Brains Bigger?

Having kids might make moms smarter. Continue reading →

May 11, 2013

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2:41 PM | 5 Ways Motherhood Has Changed Over Time

Throughout U.S. history, moms have been exalted, demonized and exalted again.

May 10, 2013

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5:00 PM | Can Court-ordered Rehab Work?

Is recovery possible when its involuntary? The answer may surprise you.

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12:30 PM | Prehistoric Moms Had Their Hands Full: Photos

Mother's Day as a holiday is only 105 years old, but moms on the human family tree date back to at least 58 million years ago.

May 09, 2013

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9:45 PM | Fatigued? Skip the High-Fat Foods

Trading high-fat food for carbs increases alertness during the day, a new study finds. Continue reading →

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9:10 PM | How Psychics Play the Odds and Still Lose

Psychics use common sense and a few psychological principles to provide the illusion of accuracy. Continue reading →

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1:50 PM | Enduring Fluoride Mystery Closer to Being Solved

Question of how it fights tooth decay has vexed scientists for more than five decades.

May 08, 2013

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4:29 PM | Drinking Champagne Improves Memory

Drinking one to three glasses of champagne a week may counteract the memory loss associated with aging. Continue reading →

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2:30 PM | Psychic Claimed Amanda Berry Was Dead

Amanda Berry, a 16-year-old girl when she went missing in 2003, was rescued Monday night, but tragically, a high-profile psychic told Berry's mother in 2004 that she was dead.

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1:00 PM | Long-Lost and Found: Missing People Who Were Found

Even when kidnap victims are rescued after a lengthy captivity, there's really no such thing as a happy ending.

May 07, 2013

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5:50 PM | Missing Women: Why Did It Take So Long to Escape?

Three women held captive for a decade were likely psychologically controlled, experts say.

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3:49 PM | Should You Suck on Your Baby's Pacifier?

A baby's immune system could get a boost when the binkie gets a lick from parents. Continue reading →

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1:00 PM | Three Women, Missing for a Decade, Found Alive

Two of the three women had disappeared as teenagers.