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| Cancer News and Information |
New advice on prostate cancer test: Weigh risks
New advice from the American Cancer Society puts a sharper focus on the risks of prostate cancer screening, emphasizing that annual testing can lead to unnecessary biopsies and treatments that do more harm than good.
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Doctors hastened dying kids’ death, say parents
It's a situation too agonizing to contemplate — a child dying and in pain. Now a small but provocative study suggests that doctors may be giving fatal morphine doses to a few children dying of cancer, to end their suffering at their parents' request.
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NYT: After long fight, cancer drug suddenly effective
A new kind of cancer therapy is tailored to a particular genetic mutation that was driving the disease, and after six years of trials and disappointments, the “targeted” approach finally seemed borne out.
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1 in 4 states cut back on routine mammograms
Some U.S. states have begun using controversial new breast cancer screening guidelines to stop offering routine mammograms for uninsured women in their 40s, a survey by the Avon Foundation for Women released on Monday found.
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Gene test can identify bits of cancer in blood
A personalized blood test can tell whether a patient's cancer has spread or come back, offering a better way to see if treatments are working, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
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| BBC World News |
'Ransom bid' in Cyprus body theft
A ransom was demanded for the stolen and now-recovered body of Cyprus ex-President Papadopoulos, a minister says.
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Live - Tuesday football
Arsenal take on Porto for a place in the Champions League quarter-finals and, in the Premier League, Portsmouth host Birmingham and Sunderland play Bolton.
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Irish 'plot to kill cartoonist'
Seven people are arrested in the Irish Republic over an alleged plot to kill a Swedish cartoonist for depicting the Prophet Muhammad.
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NI passes key devolution move
The Northern Ireland assembly votes in favour of a motion passing control of justice and policing from London to Belfast.
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Dutch bishops order abuse inquiry
Dutch bishops order an inquiry into alleged sexual abuses of children by Catholic priests, threatening a new scandal.
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| Sports News |
Winderman: NBA full of stretch run storylines
 Winderman: Soon the Madness will grab hold of the basketball spotlight. And for nearly a month, it is quite possible NBA balls could bounce without making much of a sound. Now is the time to look at the back stories that could emerge front and center when the glare turns back to the NBA.
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Twins closer Nathan has ligament tear in elbow
Minnesota Twins All-Star closer Joe Nathan has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow.
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Steinbrenner: No extensions for Jeter, Rivera
 Hal Steinbrenner says the New York Yankees won't alter their policy against contract extensions and will deal with Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Joe Girardi after the season.
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Alex Rodriguez 'at ease' with Canadian doctor
Yankees star Alex Rodriguez said Tuesday he is at ease with his ties to a Canadian sports doctor embroiled in cross-border investigations involving HGH and another drug, though he still hasn't talked to federal authorities about the case.
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Strasburg makes long-awaited spring debut for Nats
Top draft pick Stephen Strasburg has made his spring training debut for the Washington Nationals, pitching two scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers.
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| US News |
Anti-gay Calif. state senator: I’m gay
 Republican state Sen. Roy Ashburn says he is gay, ending days of speculation that began after his arrest for investigation of driving under the influence.
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Weddings begin for D.C. same-sex couples
 Same-sex couples started picking up marriage licenses and tying the knot in the nation's capital as the city became the sixth place in the U.S. to permit gay marriage.
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Ohio St.: Employee kills co-worker, then self
A Ohio State University custodial employee who received a bad job evaluation shot two workers, killing one of them, and then fatally shot himself, police said.
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Police search New Orleans for missing exec
Police scoured the French Quarter and checked with businesses for surveillance videotapes of a Texas energy executive who disappeared after walking out of a Bourbon Street bar.
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Superintendent fires gun during history class
The superintendent of a rural Montana school district says he was showing students his black powder muzzleloader when he accidentally fired the weapon during a history lesson.
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| Politics News |
Woes at family bank loom over Ill. Senate race
With the public still furious over bank bailouts, Democrats desperate to keep President Barack Obama's old Senate seat are scrambling to counter revelations that a bank owned by their candidate's family may be nearing collapse.
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Dem Lincoln opposes fast-track health bill
 A moderate Democrat insisted Tuesday she remained opposed to pushing a health care bill through the Senate with a simple majority vote, despite saying she wanted to see what was in the legislation.
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Dem leader calls Massa claims 'absurd'
 The House's No. 2 Democrat is dismissing as "absurd" former Rep. Eric Massa's claims that he was forced out by party leaders because of his opposition to health care legislation.
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Conservatives trade barbs over detainee lawyers
 An organization co-founded by the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney is under fire from prominent conservative lawyers who say a new Web ad unfairly questions the motives of Justice Department lawyers who previously represented suspected terrorists.
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Bankers winning financial reform battle
As Congress inches toward a new set of rules to avert another global financial collapse, the score so far looks like Bankers 1, Consumers 0.
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| Discovery News Headlines |
California Sushi Bar Caught Selling Whale Meat
In a covert operation, the team behind the Academy Award-winning documentary film "The Cove" has captured video footage that they say proves a popular California sushi bar illegally sold whale meat, according to a New York Times report. Here is ...
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Pain Sensitivity Tied to Gene
The discovery could lead to new, powerful treatments for pain.
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Two Oldest Americans Die on Same Day
Neva Morris, of Ames, Iowa, at age 114 years, 216 days, is now the oldest living American.
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Malicious Software Turns Your Cell Phone Against You
Smart phone malware could tap into your phone's microphone, GPS and even your battery.
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The Carnival of Space #144
Welcome to the 144th Carnival of Space! For those of you who have participated in this weekly cosmic party, you know the drill, but if you're a newcomer, prepare yourself for an experience beyond measure. In a nutshell, Fraser Cain ...
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| Quote of the Day |
Winston Churchill
"To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often."
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Voltaire
"It is said that the present is pregnant with the future."
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Albert Einstein
"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."
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Mohandas Gandhi
"There is more to life than increasing its speed."
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| How to of the Day |
9 Ways to Deal with a Proud Person
After losing his darlin' to his pride, country singer Hylo Brown croons: "Foolish pride, "I'll never forgive you in this lifetime."[1] We have all come across that person who refuses to show weakness, give in to an argument, or accept a helping hand. How can you form a meaningful and functional relationship with a proud person?
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How to Do Pranayam (Breathing Exercises)
Pranayam (also spelled Pranayama) is an ancient practice concerned with breath control. Research has shown that that practicing Pranayama can relieve symptoms of asthma.[1] It is also beneficial in treating stress related disorders, such as anxiety and depression.[2] There are a total of six types of Pranayam practice, all of which are detailed here.
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Want a Sweet and Savory Treat? Make Candied Bacon
It's sweet! It's savory! It's a strange but yummy combination. Serve up a tray of candied bacon at your next party. If you think everyone loves bacon, you haven't seen them jump into a plate of candied bacon.
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How to Sell Crafts on Etsy
Do people often say about your crafts, "You should sell these on Etsy!" or "Are you on Etsy yet?" If the answer is yes, then it's time to get going and set up shop! It's easier than you think.
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How to Create a Cement Texture in Paint.Net
Cement textureLearning how to create a texture in a particular program can come in handy for creating a specific look. The process can apply to other programs with the lessons learned. This article will show you how to create that effect with Paint.net.
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| Ask Yahoo |
What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
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What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
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Is the postmaster general really a general?
The postmaster general (PMG) has one of the coolest job titles in the United States government. But the position, while important, has little to do with the military...
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Why do people yell "Free Bird!" at rock concerts?
It happens at nearly every rock show. During a lull, while the band's in between tunes, someone in the audience requests Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird." It's meant as a joke, but it's never really funny. So how did the unfortunate tradition begin?...
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Who "invented" zombies?
Filmmaker George Romero turned zombies into movie icons in his epic "Night of the Living Dead" horror series. But to say he "invented" them is giving the guy too much credit. The truth is, these lurching, brain-crazed creatures have deep roots in Haitian folklore...
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