health
Nov 6, 2009
Being Fat Can Give You Cancer
More than 100,000 Americans develop certain types of cancer each year because they're fat, according to a new study from the American Institute for Cancer Research.
health
Nov 5, 2009
Wall Street Gets Swine Flu Vaccine, Others Wait in Line
Some of New York City's largest employers -- including Wall Street firms like Goldman Sachs and big universities -- have started receiving doses of the much-in-demand swine flu vaccine for their at-risk...
health
Nov 4, 2009
Plastic Surgery iPhone App: Medical Aid or Just Plain Creepy?
iSurgeon lets users alter images of themselves to see what they would look like after a variety of plastic surgery options.
health
Nov 3, 2009
Big (Potentially) Bad Beef Recall
Stop before you make the shepherd’s pie for dinner. Almost a half-million pounds of beef are being recalled after causing illness
health
Nov 3, 2009
Half of U.S. Kids Will Get Food Stamps: Researchers
About half of all U.S. children and 90 percent of African-American kids will be on food stamps at some point during their childhood, and the recession may have exacerbated the problem, an analysis of...
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Navy Commissioning USS New York Today
The Navy will cap a weeklong welcome celebration by commissioning its newest battleship with a bow forged from steel that once held up the World Trade Center.
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Obama Praises Troops' Bravery After Fort Hood Attack
President Obama praised the troops and called for patience two days after the country’s worst mass killing at a military post. His spokesman said he would attend a memorial service for the 13 killed...
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politics
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Bloomberg Aides Fret on Post-Election Bonuses
Bonus reform could hit Gracie Mansion.
