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Top headlines Alert over Web sites touting stem cell therapies: Consumers should be wary of Web sites from clinics that offer stem cell treatments, says a study that found a lack of firm medical evidence to back up their claims. ›21:07 Fewer toys with high lead levels, group finds: After the high-profile recalls of millions of lead-contaminated toys last year, a watchdog group said that its tests found fewer toys with high levels of chemicals in them this year. ›19:51 Over 50 dead in Texas due to awful patient care: More than 50 mentally disabled patients in the large state-run institutions of Texas died in the past year from preventable conditions often related to poor care, an investigation shows. ›00:57 Lots of TV and Web harms children's health: Spending a lot of time watching TV, playing video games and surfing the Web makes children more prone to a range of health problems including obesity and smoking, researchers said on Tuesday. ›14:00 2 Dec, Tue Evidence grows for vitamin D, heart health link: People with a deficiency in vitamin D may be at increased risk of heart and blood vessel disease, the authors of a new review on research of vitamin D and heart health conclude. ›00:29 2 Dec, Tue Carroll is right where he belongs: NFL teams will come after Pete Carroll again this winter, but Ian O'Connor says the USC coach is right where he belongs. ›16:57 Video: GM pitches a back-in-black bailout plan: Dec. 2: Skirting the edge of bankruptcy, General Motors told Congress that a federal bailout will allow the automaker to remake itself into a leaner, greener and hopefully more profitable company. CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports.(Nightly News) ›23:40 2 Dec, Tue New hope on AIDS in Africa: In a sign of hope on a continent ravaged by AIDS, a South African fertility clinic has started a service allowing couples infected with the virus to have a healthy baby. ›12:20 1 Dec, Mon U.S. auto sales sink to worst level since '82: U.S. auto sales plunged 37 percent in November to their worst level in more than 26 years, dashing expectations that this dismal year for vehicle demand had found a bottom. ›00:49 1 in 5 young Americans has personality disorder: Almost one in five young American adults has a personality disorder that interferes with everyday life, and even more abuse alcohol or drugs, researchers report. ›22:10 1 Dec, Mon Conjoined twin dies after separation: Faith was breathing for Hope. So when the newborn conjoined Williams twins were separated, it turned out that Hope couldn't live without her sister. ›16:05 Auto union says it will restart contract talks: The United Auto Workers said Wednesday it is willing to change its contracts with U.S. automakers to do its part to help the struggling companies secure $34 billion in loans. ›20:50 California Democrat considered for trade job: Rep. Xavier Becerra, a strong proponent of labor protections in free trade pacts, is in discussions with the Obama transition team about taking the job of U.S. trade representative. ›18:27 Activist vows no retreat against Japan whalers: The leader of a militant conservation group that has skirmished violently with Japanese whalers he will not retreat from confrontation during his bid to stop this season's hunt in Antarctic waters. ›15:46 New doctors still too tired for safety: Doctors-in-training are still too exhausted, says a new U.S. report that calls on hospitals to let them have a nap. ›22:48 2 Dec, Tue Bigger waist may spell more success for women: An imperfect body might be just what the doctor ordered for women and key to their economic success, an anthropologist now says. ›19:29 Cleveland Clinic discloses doctors' business ties: The Cleveland Clinic says it is publicizing the business ties its 1,800 doctors and researchers have with drug companies and device makers. ›18:09 Newsweek: Who is the worlds worst banker?: Newsweek: Who is the worlds worst banker? ›15:13 2 Dec, Tue Heart rhythm risk seen in womens alcohol use: Women who consume more than two alcoholic drinks a day have a higher risk of getting the most common type of heart rhythm disturbance, researchers say. ›23:03 2 Dec, Tue Guess what? Weis isn't that bad: Charlie Weis is getting another year at Notre Dame and Pete Fiutak is OK with that. It might even help him win an argument. ›17:52 Good to go: Travel gifts for tight budgets: Unless youre the sort who regularly shops Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, this is probably not the year to go hog wild on the holiday shopping. ›14:55 2 Dec, Tue Shark or boy? 5-year-old has extra set of teeth: A routine dental X-ray of the 5-year-old boy revealed a disturbing discovery: He possessed not one, not two, but three sets of teeth. ›21:21 25 Nov, Tue SportsBiz: Golf industry gets hit hard: The economic meltdown is hitting the golf industry hard. More courses are scheduled to close in the U.S. this year (nearly 100) than the 80 expected to open. ›16:08 Passengers describe 'cheeky' pirate attack: Passengers on a luxury cruise liner attacked by pirates in the dangerous waters between Yemen and Somalia said Wednesday they were surprised by the assailants' boldness. ›15:52 |
