CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz has the details on this week's latest HealthPop news, including a CDC binge drinking report, and provocative nicotine and marijuana studies
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The best chairman or chairwoman is a mentor, sounding board, and listener.
Read More »Video: HealthPop: Booze, butts and buds
A new report from the CDC estimates that 38 million U.S. adults binge drink four times a month; Also, using nicotine patches or gum will not help you quit smoking for good; And, the occasional marijuana joint may temporarily impair your judgment, but it won't permanently hurt your lungs
Read More »Why You Should Hire Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow isn't perfect.
Read More »Generation Flux: Beth Comstock
A conversation with Beth Comstock, GE's chief marketing officer. She is responsible for Ecomagination and Healthymagination, GE efforts that account for billions of dollars in sales.
Read More »Danny Meyer’s Magic Touch: How To Create 4-Star Experiences And Lines Around The Block
At age 27, Danny Meyer abandoned plans to go to law school and decided to open Union Square Cafe in New York City--a decision about which New York City's food lovers are eternally grateful. In the 25 years since, Meyer has opened 28 restaurants and--incredibly, given the cutthroat nature of the New York restaurant scene, where restaurants open and close more frequently than subway doors--he has only shut one down. Meyer's Union Square Cafe, Eleven Madison Park, and Gramercy Tavern consistently appear on most major New York top restaurant lists.
Read More »"Angry Brides" Game Tackles Dowry In India, iPhone 5 To Run On T-Mobile?, Facebook Launches "Listen"
Breaking news from your editors at Fast Company, with updates all day. Shaadi.com Launches "Angry Brides" Facebook Game
Read More »Tall flier decries extra legroom fee
Many tall fliers know: Those precious exit row or bulkhead seats now often come with a price as airlines charge for the extra bit of legroom.
Read More »Pancreatic cancer risk increases with every 2 strips of bacon you eat: Study
Eating 50 grams of processed meat every day tied to 19 percent increased risk for pancreatic cancer
Read More »Transplant team drops heart on way to hospital (VIDEO)
Life-saving operation still continued after mishap, doctors said
Read More »Video: Deepak Chopra on digital addiction
Deepak Chopra talks to Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Erica Hill about internet addiction and its similarities to drug addiction with respect to the brain.
Read More »How the Euro Crisis Could Be Good For You
Is the economic turmoil overseas a crisis--or an opportunity? Here's a look at a few savvy American companies reaping the benefits of European market instability
Read More »Victoria Falls … without the bungee jumping
Often listed as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls and the surrounding gorges are a truly awe-inspiring sight.
Read More »What Drives Customer Loyalty Now?
It's time to put away the golf clubs and pull out Google Reader: Sales are no longer just about personal relationships. If you think customer loyalty is driven by personal relationships or because of your hard work, then not only are you wrong--but you're putting your revenue at risk.
Read More »Cyber-bullied girl with Huntingdon’s Disease dies
9-year-old Kathleen Edwards taunted by former neighbor in 2010 died Wednesday
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