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Feed SubscriptionAbortion foes see chance for tougher curbs
Buoyed by huge election gains for their allies, anti-abortion activists head into their annual March for Life rallies sensing a prime opportunity in many states to rein in the broad abortion access established 38 years ago by the Roe v Wade decision.
Read More »Carnival Splendor sails to S.F. for final repairs
A cruise ship towed to San Diego after catching fire in November is finally in good enough shape to journey to San Francisco for further repairs.
Read More »WHO recommends marketing curbs for child obesity
* Most overweight, obese children in poor countries
Read More »Skip the gym: 10 gadgets for getting fit at work
Get in shape at the office with equipment that can, among other things, turn your work chair into a punching bag — or a balance ball — or add some 'arms' to it so you can set up a resistance training regime.
Read More »Got a question about love for Donny Deutsch?
Do you want the male perspective on love? Are you married or currently dating a guy and have questions regarding your relationship? What have you always wanted to ask a man??
Read More »How to make the most of wave season deals
The cruise industry's "Wave Season," which takes place between January and March, is when cruise lines showcase their very best extra-value offers for the year to come
Read More »Disney cruise ships offer adventures on land
Disney's unique, guided, land-based tours successfully offer families the chance to explore far-flung destinations from Italy to Africa with itineraries that de-stress the experience for parents.
Read More »Cheers? Booze bottles may get nutritional labels
Diageo, the world's leading distilled spirits, beer and wine company, is supporting a proposal to list nutrition information on alcoholic beverage packaging.
Read More »Skin creams may not protect against all UV light
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many daily skin creams that claim to provide ultraviolet protection and anti-aging benefits may not have enough of the critical ingredients needed to block UV-A light, according to new research.
Read More »Menu nutrition labels don’t change habits
Letting consumers know exactly how many calories are in their food might do little to change their eating habits, a new study suggests.
Read More »Experts warn about ‘awake’ plastic surgery
A new cosmetic surgery procedure is cheap and uses only local anesthesia. Sound like a bargain?
Read More »Weight loss may send pollutants into bloodstream
Weight loss may have an unwanted side effect, according to a new study in the journal Nature: It may send a flood of environmental pollutants into the bloodstream.
Read More »Dr. Laura Schlessinger on betrayal and revenge
Dr. Laura Schlessinger talks candidly about grappling with the emotional turmoil of betrayal in her latest book, “Surviving a Shark Attack (On Land).” When should we forgive and forget? How do we find peace with an urge for revenge
Read More »Video: After the first date, don’t text! Call!
Maxim’s Joe Levy and Yahoo’s Jennifer Romolini talk about traditional and high-tech approaches to dating. (TODAY show)
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