Although many fast-food chains, including McDonald's, have said they are pulling the infamous "pink slime" from their hamburgers, school districts across the country are still serving it to kids.
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Getty Images has just signed up the snapshots of photographer Nick Laham into its photo archive, ready to license them out for use online, in newspapers, or even on TV. That's not a shocker seeing as this is what Getty does.
Read More »Gene differences in tumors making cancer treatment difficult
Scientists discovered the genetics from place to place within same tumor can be vastly different, making customization of cancer treatment hard
Read More »11 Habits of Highly Ineffective Managers
These behaviors drive employees crazy and limit your own advancement. Here's how to avoid them. Being the boss is hard work, but it's even harder if you're stumbling over your own mistakes
Read More »Video: Best Alzheimer’s "cure": Prevention?
Can Alzheimer's disease be prevented? UCLA Longevity Center director Dr
Read More »Video: MVP Brandon Marshall on BPD
Brandon Marshall has been known as one of the NFL's bad boys off the field. Marshall talks to Charlie Rose and Gayle King about being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and how he finished the 2011 season as MVP of the Pro Bowl.
Read More »Video: Military officers: Obesity a national security threat
Hundreds of military officials are joining together to fight a war here at home - where calories are the enemy. CBS News correspondent Whit Johnson reports on how America's growing weight problem means that finding new soldiers who are fit enough to fight has never been more challenging. Then, celebrity chef Jose Andres joins the discussion about health and nutrition in America
Read More »Surgeon General’s "shocking" teen smoking report sparks call for action
Nearly one in five high school-aged teens smokes, Surgeon General Regina Benjamin says more efforts needed
Read More »6 ways to save money on a cruise
Cruising can be an affordable vacation option if you know how to avoid getting nickeled-and-dimed on board.
Read More »Secrets to the 10 most popular cruise ports
According to CruiseCompete.com's annual report, nine of the 10 most popular cruise ports in the world are in the Caribbean (or close enough to count).
Read More »12 tips from the world’s best cruisers
Keep an eye on your towel, don't get nailed by roaming charges on your cell and pick a cabin that's not under the disco.
Read More »AT&T And Verizon Reveal Data Plans For 4G iPad, Google Chrome Hacked At Pwn2Own, Justice Department May Sue Apple, Publishers
Breaking news from your editors at Fast Company, with updates all day. Getty Images Licenses Instagram-shot Yankees Series . Smartphone photo app Instagram has got the Getty Images seal of approval
Read More »DARPA Unveils Drone-Slaying War Laser
A weapon that used to be the size of a passenger jet now fits on the back of a flatbed truck. (Shark mounting apparatus sold separately.) DARPA is unveiling a portable laser weapons system, HELLADS , which seems like something out of a sci-fi movie. The new laser application, created by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems with a custom power system from Saft Batteries , will help change the way the American military fights future wars
Read More »Video: Mississippi woman is "only doctor in town"
Mississippi has the highest rate of infant mortality and obesity in the nation. One woman has spent almost half her life taking care of people who have no money and no other way to get help.
Read More »Mississippi doctor a saint with a stethoscope
Sister Anne Brooks treats those who can't afford to help themselves, even buys their medicine
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