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Sun Unleashes Rare Solar Flares

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In a rare occurrence, the sun unleashed four major solar flares over just a few days.

Need to Stay in Shape? We've Got an App for That

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

It's been said, "You can't manage what you don't measure." That's certainly true with diet and exercise. Now experts are offering tips on how technology can help us stay fit.

Obamacare Could Cost Native Americans Coverage

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Native Americans could lose free government health insurance under Obamacare.

Gov't. Appeals Unrestricted Sale of Plan B

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Obama administration has filed an appeal that will delay the sale of Plan B One-Step morning-after pill and its generic competitors to girls without prescriptions.

Cancer Patients Could See Higher Costs

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Cancer patients could get hit by higher costs under Obamacare.

Down Syndrome Child: A Gift in Unexpected Wrapping

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Eight out of 10 expectant mothers who are told their baby has Down syndrome choose to abort. Denise Bassett was about to be one of them - until she met Jenny.

The Lethal Killer You Can't See or Smell

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Methane gas: landfills and dump sites are a primary source of the tasteless, odorless toxin. They can be danger spots if not properly maintained.

Thousands 'Uninsurables' May Lose Health Coverage

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

States fear Obamacare could cause thousands of very sick people to lose insurance coverage.

Gov't. Appeals Order to Lift Plan B Age Limits

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision to lift all age limits on the so-called "morning after" birth control pill.

Deadly Gonorrhea 'Superbug' Worse than AIDS?

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Health experts are warning against a deadly strain of gonorrhea, which could have effects as serious as AIDS.

FDA Plan B Ruling Outrages Conservatives

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The government is moving the morning-after pill over the counter but only those 15 and older can buy it.

Where's the Baby? Forgotten in the Hot Car

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Psychologists say forgetting a child in a hot car can happen even to responsible parents. One couple is helping educate the public after suffering their own tragedy.

Russian Scientists: Global Cooling on Horizon

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Russians scientists say the Earth may be headed for a period of global cooling and it could last 200 to 250 years.

Power of Habit: The Key to Breaking Harmful Patterns

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A new study shows nearly half of everything we do is a habitual. But take heart, a new technique is available to help us take back control of our behavior.

Researchers: Diet, Exercise Winning Combination

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A new study from Stanford University shows that people interested in getting into better shape are most successful when they combine both diet and exercise.

Allergies? We Have Solutions to Ease Your Discomfort

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly one-quarter of all Americans suffer from outdoor allergies. If you're one of them, take heart. There are lots of ways you can feel better.

ND Gov. Signs America's Strictest Anti-Abortion Bill

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

North Dakota's Republican Gov. Jack Dalrymple signed a bill outlawing abortions after 20 weeks Tuesday.

Del. P. Parenthood Under Fire for Squalid Conditions

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The state of Delaware is investigating the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic after two nurses charged it had been operating under unsanitary and unsafe conditions.

Midwest Spring Storm Casts Doubt on Global Warming

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The calendar may say it's spring, but a major winter-like snow storm is wreaking havoc on the lives of Midwest Americans

China Races to Contain Deadly New Bird Flu Stain

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Chinese officials are racing to contain the spread of a new strain of avian flu that has infected at least 24 people and left seven dead.

Energy Drink Ingredient May Up Heart Disease Risk

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An ingredient in energy drinks and red meat may increase the risk of heart disease, according to a new Cleveland Clinic study.

Coal Communities Fear 'Fly Ash' Poses Deadly Threat

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The burning of coal at power plants produces a byproduct known as fly ash. Many times the waste isn't properly stored, and that can pose serious health concerns.

Judge Orders Restrictions Lifted on Plan B

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Federal Judge Edward Korman of the District Court of Eastern New York ordered Friday the emergency contraception pill Plan B be made available to all women.

Walking May Be as Healthful as Running

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A new study by the American Heart Association reveals that walking can bring you the same health benefits as running.

Teens' Junk Diet Heightens Risk for Heart Disease

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

America's teenagers are setting themselves up for a high risk of heart disease in the future because of their lifestyle, according to a new study.