Europe vows to cut environmental risks to children's healthFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:37AMParma, Italy - Europe's 53 member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday pledged to implement national programmes aimed at providing equal health opportunities to children in their countries by 2020. In a final declaration after a th...
Solvang Triathlon Club takes offFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:25AMWith its beautiful hilly terrain and ideal climate, the Santa Ynez Valley has been the local playground for world class cyclists, marathoners and tourists looking for a scenic venue to train and explore.
Kingfisher ends Purcell’s seasonFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:24AMPurcell didn’t have an answer for Kingfisher’s Jordan Woods at Moore High School last Thursday in the first round of the Class 3A Area Tournament and ended their season at 19-8.
More pressure for less salt in the ParkFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:15AMSARANAC LAKE - While a new study says road salt use in the Adirondack Park should be curbed and studied further, the state Department of Transportation says it is already trying to improve how its applies the de-icer.
DVD offers tips to sleep onFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:12AMThat's the catchy title of a new DVD package based on successful workshops of the same name designed to help agricultural producers -- and others -- recognize the importance of quality of sleep.
Dollar Rises Versus Yen as Sales Gain Boosts Economic OutlookFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:09AMMarch 12 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar rose versus the yen after U.S. retail sales last month unexpectedly increased, fueling optimism the economic recovery is gaining traction and bolstering investors’ appetite for higher-yielding assets.
Reyes Prescribed Rest to Treat Elevated Thyroid LevelsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:46PMMets shortstop Jose Reyes is likely to start the season on the disabled list, missing two to eight weeks, his agent said on Thursday.
Report: Woods Likely To Play At Bay HillThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:41PMORLANDO, Fla. -- More signs are pointing to Tiger Woods returning to golf at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando, according to a report in the New York Post.
Reyes told to rest until thyroid normalizesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:34PMAll-Star shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity for 2-to-8 weeks until his thyroid levels normalize, another blow to the New York Mets before opening day.
Mexico's Slim becomes world's richest personThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:27PMMexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim is the first man from a developing nation to become the world's richest person — a shift that underlines the loosening of America and Europe's stranglehold on the top spots in the billionaires' club.
Keizer Teen Honored For Saving SisterThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:26PMA Keizer teenager who saved his younger sister from a house fire last summer was selected as one of the Newsmakers of the Year at an annual Royal Rosarians event Wednesday.
Cop: NY Prius Driver Was Headed To DealerThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:19PMPolice say a New York woman who claimed her Toyota Prius accelerated on its own was on her way to have its gas pedal checked at the time of the accident.
Iris Harris; philanthropist, spouse gave to UCSD, SharpThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:19PMSome people knew Iris Harris as an accomplished baker who spent a month each year making a delicious assortment of cookies that would later go into gift baskets for friends and others. Some knew her as a generous philanthropist who, with her husband, funded college scholarships and supported Sharp HealthCare.
Alterations Found In Young Adults With Type 2 DiabetesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:16PMA genetic variation in mitochondria, the energy-producing machinery of cells, prevents young obese subjects with diabetes type 2 to respond to physical exercise.Diet and aerobic exercise are highly effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but not for obese subjects that have developed the disease when very young.
Psychology: Civility starts with each of usThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:14PMAs part of her annual Oscar awards special, Barbara Walters recently interviewed actress Sandra Bullock, who starred in the movie "The Blind Side" about Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher. When asked what she would do if her chief competitor, Meryl Streep, won the acting award over her, Bullock replied, "I'd beat the --- out of her!"
Today in HistoryWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:23AMToday is Wednesday, March 10, the 69th day of 2010. There are 296 days left in the year. On March 10, 1876, the first successful voice transmission over Alexander Graham Bell's telephone took place in Boston as his assistant heard Bell say, "Mr. Watson come here I want to see you."
A clean bill of health for conclusion of Heart Health Month VideoWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:12AMLast month, Carroll County Times employee Sean Lewis began inquiring about his heart health. Over the month of February, which is celebrated as Heart Health Month, Lewis visited a cardiologist and was given a work up of his heart to find out if he was experiencing any form of heart disease.
'A societal question'Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:03AMThe battle against cardiovascular disease is the topic of a conference.
My Pet World: Should stray cat make move with family that has cared for it?Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:02AMQ. We've been caring for an outdoor cat for nine years, but now we're moving 15 miles away. We want to take the cat with us, but we're afraid he'll feel lost in a foreign environment and may try to go back to the old neighborhood. Any advice?
Local grads in swimTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:45PMTwo years ago, Leslie VanWinkle wasn't sure what her future held.Suffering the decidedly unfunny sensation of her "funny bone" being hit every time she swam and facing surgery, the Harrison High School grad and University of Louisville swimmer didn't know if she'd ever return to elite swimming.Now, a year removed from a medical redshirt, VanWinkle is a Big East champ in two events, preparing for ...
Decoding the long calls of the orangutanTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:55PMResearch into the long calls of male Orangutans in Borneo has given scientists new insight into how these solitary apes communicate through dense jungle. An acoustic analysis of the calls, published today in Ethology, reveals that the calls not only serve to attract females, but also contain information on the identity and the context of the caller.
Edgewood ISD Opens Transition CenterTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:53PMFind out about a new program offered by Edgewood ISD to help special-needs students achieve their independence.
Overfishing prompts Brazil sardine conservation curbsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:43PMRIO DE JANEIRO, March 9 (UPI) -- Overfishing is threatening to decimate Brazil's seafood resource and the latest danger concerns the country's sardine catch, which has led officials to speed up plans for conservation of the species.
Tucson woman gets weight loss inspiration from Marie OsmondTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:42PMTUCSON - Marie Osmond was the inspiration for this week's "Biggest Loser." Polly Kimminau uses Nutrisystem, a packaged meal diet, endorsed by the singer. She has lost 45 pounds and hopes to lose 75 pounds total.
Many WNYers are Vitamin D deficientTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:28PMOn this beautiful sunny day, there's a chance that you got enough sunlight for your body to manufacture some Vitamin D, but it probably wasn't enough.
Bennington fifth-grader wins healthy breakfast poem contestTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:15PMBENNINGTON -- Parents often try everything to get their children to eat healthy, although the parents of Bennington Elementary fifth-grader Sophia Prandini have never had to try too hard.
Vitamin D can help you tide over a bleak winterMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:27PMWashington, March 9 : A daily dose of vitamin D may just be what helps you tide over a long, bleak winter when you are mostly indoors, says new research.
Toyota Woes Prompt Hatoyama to Be Technology Salesman (Update1)Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:24PMFrench President Charles de Gaulle once labeled a Japanese premier a “transistor salesman.” Now Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama is hawking bullet trains and nuclear plants after Toyota Motor Corp.’s recalls hurt the country’s image as a top manufacturer.
Obesity as protection against metabolic syndrome, not its causeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:23PMThe collection of symptoms that is the metabolic syndrome -- insulin resistance, high cholesterol, fatty liver, and a greater risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke -- are all related to obesity, but, according to a new review not in the way you probably think they are.
Vitamin D can help you tide over a bleak winterMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:21PMA daily dose of vitamin D may just be what helps you tide over a long, bleak winter when you are mostly indoors, says new research.
Road Diet needs state signoffMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:56PMBefore residents see work on Carlisle’s “road diet” project begin, PennDOT will have to sign off on the project.
Fluctuations in PSA ResultsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:53PMI am 76 years old. In 1992 my PSA was 2.4, in 1995 it was 2.5, and in April 2001 it was 7.0. But then in September 2001 it was 4.4, my 'free' PSA was 1.4 and the percentage 'free' PSA was 32%. What caused this fluctuation in a five-month period?
Quinn unfairly targeting local share of income tax, Daley contendsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:52PMMayor accuses governor of reneging on pledge not to cut municipal share Mayor Richard Daley on Monday accused Gov. Pat Quinn of going back on a promise he made before the Feb. 2 primary that he would not cut the share of state income taxes distributed to cities and villages.
101st Member Killed In AfghanistanThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:52PMThe military says an Arkansas soldier who served with the 101st Airborne Division died from wounds suffered in combat in Afghanistan.
Harte hoping to March on with Tyrone victoriesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:42PMMickey Harte is nothing if not a realist. Related Stories Penrose determined to make up for lost time Cassidy has his men fired up for Kerry clash McComiskey aims to be the driving force again Bradley boys are back to boost Derry Herron adds extra steel to Antrim
March is National Nutrition MonthThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:41PMMarch is National Nutrition Month and the Georgia Department of Community Health is stressing the importance of developing healthy eating habits now.
2 Men Charged In Heroin Overdose DeathsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:41PMA federal grand jury has indicted two men on charges they sold heroin that resulted in the overdose deaths of two Portland men.
McNuggets Win Weight Watchers' ApprovalThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:36PMMcDonald's Filet-O-Fish and McNuggets are officially Weight Watchers approved foods in New Zealand after the two brands formed a surprising partnership.
Thick and thinThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:32PMM’sian actress Christy Yow is okay with gaining and losing weight for her roles.