March 2012 Headlines

Doctors: Norovirus Stomach Bug at Peak Season

Doctors are warning people to be on high alert against the Norovirus, commonly known as the stomach flu.

State Governors Fight 'Pink Slime' Backlash

The governors of Texas, Iowa and Kansas, along with lieutenant governors in Nebraska and South Dakota, are defending the beef filler nicknamed "pink slime."

God's Beauty: Deformed Baby Unites a Community

Baby Adam came into the world with no eyelids, no nose, no hands, and legs fused together. His birth parents abandoned him, but God had bigger plans.

Healthier Lifestyle Key to Cutting Cancer Risk

Living a healthier lifestyle could cut your risk of cancer in half, scientists say.

Raisins, Soy Products Good for the Heart

On the hunt for heart-healthy foods? Researchers say eating raisins and soy products on a regular basis can help lower blood pressure.

Couch Potato? Sitting Too Much Can Kill You

A new report in the Archives of Internal Medicine adds to a series of studies proving the negative effects of sitting for extended periods of time.

Researchers Find Climate Change Not Man Made

The Syracuse University study comes as the Environmental Protection Agency is issuing new regulations Tuesday on global warming.

Aspirin Linked to Reducing Risk of Cancer

According to an article published in the The Lancet, several of large studies show that taking aspirin every day cuts your overall risk of dying from cancer.

Brain Shrinkage? Trans Fats Link to Alzheimer's

Do trans fats really cause Alzheimer's disease? That question led one Pacific Northwest university to undertake a remarkable study.

Solar Superstorm Could Fry World's Electric Grids

Scientists have their eyes on space, wondering if a growing number of massive solar flares could mean big problems for a world so dependent on technology.

'Pretty' Video Sparks Concern about Teen Self-Esteem

Hundreds of girls have posted YouTube videos asking people to respond to the question: "Am I pretty?" The videos are getting big responses and not all are positive.
 

CDC Unveils Shocking Anti-Smoking Campaign

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's new anti-smoking commercials are sure to get people talking about them. But several questions remain.

Resistant Antibiotics Mean End to Modern Medicine?

The World Health Organization is warning that bacteria are becoming so resistant to antibiotics that even simple injuries and diseases could become deadly.

Resistant Antibiotics Mean End to Modern Medicine?

The World Health Organization is warning that bacteria are becoming so resistant to antibiotics that even simple injuries and diseases could become deadly.

Moms Invent 'Intelligender' Test to Detect Baby's Sex

A new gender test claims to be able to detect whether a baby is a boy or girl at as early as two months.

CDC Kicks Off $54M Anti-Smoking Campaign

The Centers for Disease Control is launching its largest anti-smoking campaign in hopes of persuading up to 50,000 Americans to kick the habit.

One Sweet Drink a Day Raises Heart Attack Risk

New evidence shows men who drink a single sweet drink a day have a 20 percent greater risk of coronary heart disease.

Red Meat Increases Chance of Early Death

A new study by the Harvard School of Public Health found eating just one serving of unprocessed red meat a day can increase your risk of early death.

'Pink Slime' Found in Most Grocery Ground Beef

Do Americans really know what's inside the ground beef they're eating? A new report claims much of that meat is filled with what's being called "pink slime."

No Damages, Problems Reported from Solar Storm

Even though scientists warned of possible disruptions of power grids, satellites and telecommunication systems, no problems were reported after the solar storm hit.

Record Warm Winter Brings Unwanted Side-Effects

While warm weather lovers may be relishing the temperatures, experts warn they may bring some unwanted side effects -- like allergies.

Surgeon General Recommends New Smoking Bans

The U.S. Surgeon General's office says more must be done to keep young Americans from using tobacco.

More Kids Needing Oral Surgery

Tooth decay and the oral surgery it leads to is on the rise among pre-schoolers in America, according to a recent report by The New York Times.

Solar Flares Could Disrupt Communications, GPS

The Earth took a direct hit from the largest solar storm in five years early Thursday after a massive cloud of charged particles was hurled from the sun.

Apple Unveils Faster, Sharper iPad HD

Apple has unveiled the new version of the iPad, calling it an 'amazing' device that will redefine breakthrough features the company introduced with earlier models.

Ethicists Say 'After-Birth Abortion' Morally Acceptable

Alberto Giubilini and Francesca Minerva claim a fetus and newborn are the same; therefore, if a fetus can be aborted, a newborn can also be "terminated."

Carbon Regulation a Case of Too Much Government?

The EPA has declared CO2 a harmful pollutant -- a move many fear could mean the agency will soon be sticking its nose into almost every American's life.