Hormone therapy may cut colorectal cancer risk: Long-term use of hormone replacement therapy, abandoned by older women because of the risk of breast cancer, may substantially cut the risk of colorectal cancer, research shows. ›21:04
Prediction: Trendy sex not so hot in 2009: Every new year is a time for trend prediction and, in 2009, even sex isnt immune. So heres my 2009 prediction about trendy sex: Its over, writes Brian Alexander. ›17:02
Playing Tetris may ease post-traumatic stress: Playing Tetris, rated one of the greatest video games of all time, immediately after traumatic events appears to reduce flashbacks that plague sufferers of post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a British study. ›19:51
U.N., Red Cross cut Gaza aid shipments: The U.N. suspended aid shipments in the Gaza Strip on Thursday and the Red Cross restricted its convoys after their trucks came under Israeli fire. ›22:51
How you eat could impact your smarts: Many studies have shown that counting calories, carbs or fat grams taxes short-term memory. But how we eat can affect our minds at more fundamental levels, too ›23:03 7 Jan, Wed
Onboard innovators: In pursuit of pain-free flying: While most of us tend to sigh and suffer our frustrating flying moments silently, a few intrepid travelers have managed to turn those moments into marketable products. ›16:29 6 Jan, Tue
Red Cross: Israel troops ignored Gaza wounded: The international Red Cross accused Israeli forces Thursday of failing to assist wounded Palestinians. ›19:44
Matthews won't run for Pa. Senate seat: MSNBC political commentator Chris Matthews has told his colleagues he won't be leaving television to run for a U.S. Senate seat from Pennsylvania. ›02:44
Salmonella outbreak spreads to 42 states: Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak that reportedly has sickened nearly 400 people in 42 states, but they don't know how the bacteria has been spreading. ›23:40 7 Jan, Wed
Attack on U.S. patrol in Afghanistan kills 5: A suicide bomber struck U.S. troops patrolling on foot in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, killing at least two soldiers and three civilians. ›20:39
Shape up in '09 with a month of fitness tips: If you've resolved to give yourself a tune-up in 2009 or more like a full-body makeover we've got lots of expert advice to help you reach your get-fit goals. ›16:05 1 Jan, Thu
China finds no new bird flu outbreak: China said Thursday that no other cases of bird flu have been detected in Beijing and neighboring provinces after a woman died from the avian influenza in the capital. ›02:00
Giant planets have to grow up fast: Compared to small, rocky worlds like Earth, Jupiter-class gas giant planets form quickly or not at all, a new study shows. ›21:58
Disney's Space Mountain to close for renovations: Space Mountain one of Walt Disney World's most iconic attractions will be closing this spring for a makeover. ›15:53
'One Laptop Per Child' program cuts staff: In another sign of the growing financial strain on nonprofit groups, the One Laptop Per Child program is paring its staff in half. ›17:09
Newsweek: The bumpy road to the inauguration: Howard Fineman notes that rather than give Obama a clean, quick coronation, Washington (and especially Obama's own party) seems intent on giving the president-elect as much trouble as possible. ›16:21
Private funeral set for Jett Travolta in Florida: John Travolta and his family were expected to host a private memorial service Thursday for their son, 16-year-old Jett Travolta, at their home in a central Florida gated community. ›19:35
Inauguration bound? Bring toilet paper: Here are some last-minute tips to help the millions making their way to Washington, D.C., to see Barack Obama sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. ›18:41 7 Jan, Wed
Low times for high tech as CES opens: Bill Gates isn't at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Steve Jobs isn't at Macworld. One way or the other, 2009 will be a turning point for the consumer technology industry. ›15:22
Obama, security aides, still debating Blackberry: For President-elect Barack Obama, parting with his Blackberry is such sweet sorrow. ›18:17
Obama plans to overhaul counterterrorism: The President-elect is laying plans to dissolve a White House security panel created in the wake of 9/11 and restructure counterterrorism policy under intelligence veteran John Brennan. ›18:57