Pet owners and advocates say medical errors in animals are often ignored, minimized or outright denied by a system fails to hold veterinarians sufficiently accountable for mistakes. Full story
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Big changes proposed
in psychiatric diagnoses
Proposals include calling Asperger’s mild autism. Full story
A Viagra alternative to serve by candlelight
NYT: Researchers seek to measure sexual response to food. Full story
Obama's health care summit: Just for show?
In a story with more twists than a soap opera, Obama's invitation to congressional leaders of both parties to attend a Feb. 25 meeting can't be dismissed as a mere diversion.
Goodbye swine flu! Epidemic seems to be over
Is the U.S. swine flu epidemic over? Federal health officials won't go so far as to day that, but on Friday they reported for the fourth week in a row that no states had widespread flu activity.
First lady begins fight against childhood obesity
First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise.
Are you destined to inherit your mother's body?
Peeking into your future isn't as simple as taking a look at your mom. Studies suggest that while your genes may determine up to 80 percent of your weight and body shape, environment and personal choice still play a significant role.
Target pulls Valentine’s toys over lead concerns
Target Corp. said Tuesday it was pulling its Valentine’s Day “Message Bears” from store shelves after California’s attorney general raised concerns that the toys have illegal levels of lead.
Lower your heart rate, prevent a heart attack
The latest research shows a resting heart's numbers can signal more serious problems.
NYT: A Viagra alternative to serve by candlelight
NYT: Of all the legions of purported aphrodisiacs, very few have been proved scientifically to have lingering libidinous effects on certain body parts other than the stomach.
Even when treated, depression costs employers
Workers with depression stay home sick more often than healthy colleagues, even when their disease is treated, according to a Thomson Reuters report released on Tuesday.
Alaska bars pet sloths, chimps; OK with big cats
Alaska is famous for wildlife: moose, bear, whales. Not capuchin monkeys and kinkajous. And the Alaska Board of Game wants it to stay that way.
Work the core! Fitness secrets of Olympic stars
The country's top coaches and Olympians share their training secrets for building extreme strength, speed, endurance, and agility that can give you a gold-medal edge in your own life.
Researchers find sex-specific lung cancer genes
Lung cancer is often dramatically different in women than it is in men, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday in another study that suggests ways to tailor treatment for cancer patients.
Does this city make my butt look big?
Thinking about a derriere implant? Chances are you're from the South Atlantic region. Lip augmentation? You're probably in Los Angeles. New data show where you live has a lot to do with which cosmetic surgery you desire.







