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Climate change has yet to diminish crop yields in the U.S. corn belt but scientists expect drought to become more common due to global warming in coming years.

Restaurant looking for customers heedless of warnings to cut back on fatty fare

Chaz Bono (originally born Chastitiy, the daughter of Sonny and Cher) has a new book out, "Transition: The Story of How I Became a Man" and a new documentary, "Becoming Chaz," on the Oprah Winfrey Network.

Federal drug safety officials are warning consumers about counterfeit sex-enhancement pills that are sold as supplements but contain the drugs used in Viagra and another medication.

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Star of "Friends" and "Mr. Sunshine" among many recovering substance abusers to make repeat visits to rehab

By Declan Butler of Nature magazine Health ministers from the World Health Organization's (WHO's) 193 member states will next week debate when to destroy the two last known remaining stocks of the virus that causes smallpox, a scourge that was eradicated in 1980. Many scientists argue, however, that the variola stocks should be maintained, perhaps indefinitely

How do you get from Virginia to Paris? For one team of young rocketeers, the way across the Atlantic will involve a homemade model rocket, a chicken egg and some serious competition

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Apple has filed a number of stunningly promising patents this week--here's a peek at the sweet new features that'll make your current device look lame. Apple has filed a number of stunningly promising patents this week, and combined with news from manufacturing partners and some leaks, here's what may be coming up in future iDevices. iPod Nano with camera We've seen a few rumors that Apple is adding a camera to its tiny touchscreen Nano iPod--bringing back a facility it added to its last-gen Nano at the end of its lifecycle.

PGT: David Toms has found his game and leads The Players Championship by one shot at 10-under par through two round on Friday.

It's amazing how quickly technology changes.

Since today is Friday the 13th, I’d like to share with you an unlucky situation I came across in the Scientific American archive.

Too ashamed to ask your doctor about what's worrying you?