More birthdays give wealthy unwanted gift: anxiety
If you knew you would be around for your 100th birthday party, would that change how you manage your money today?

Photos make slow way home in tsunami-hit Japan
In a large, bright room, a handful of people with magnifying glasses pore over boxes of photographs of friends or loved ones.

Fifty years after Glenn flight, U.S. buying rides to space
Fifty years after John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth, NASA no longer has the ability to fly astronauts in space.

Alcohol seen killing 200,000 Britons in next 20 years
Up to 210,000 people in England and Wales will be killed prematurely by alcohol over the next 20 years.

Tightrope walker to attempt first crossing of Niagara Falls
Canada agreed to allow a member of the Flying Wallenda family of daredevils to attempt a tightrope walk over Niagara Falls.

TV network aims for new viewing audience: dogs
A new cable TV station has a fresh audience in its backyard and tails are wagging excitedly.

Mattel to issue William and Kate dolls for anniversary
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are really getting dolled up for the first anniversary of their royal wedding.

Corruption still rife in Chicago years after Al Capone
The city where gangster Al Capone once kept the mayor on his payroll ranked first in corruption over the past three decades.

Oscar red carpet off limits for 'Artist' dog Uggie
Uggie, the canine star of "The Artist", won't be appearing on the red carpet next week.

'Malachy' the Pekingese wins Westminster dog show
A placid Pekingese slowly trotted to victory on Tuesday at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club dog show.

Apple May Face iPad Export Ban
A Chinese tech firm that says it owns the iPad trademark, plans to seek a ban on exports of Apple Inc's computer tablets from China. 

Could Your Valentine's Kiss Give You Lead Poisoning?
If you're going to be on either end of a kiss this Valentine's Day, you may want to consider smooching bare-lipped.

Pet Owners' Hearts May Cope Better with Change
A new study shows that pet owners with chronic diseases appear to have healthier tickers.

Mortgage problems? Turn your house into a billboard
When their LA house was being painted a startling orange and green, Scott and Beth Hostetler's neighbors were initially angry.

Apple to reveal latest iPad in March: report
Apple plans to introduce its latest iPad tablet at an event in the first week in March.

Frisbee beach ban overblown, LA officials say
Los Angeles officials who have been widely mocked since reports surfaced that they had imposed a $1,000 fine for throwing Frisbees.

FBI memos paint Jobs as reality-distorting visionary
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs dabbled in illicit drugs in his youth.

Teen pregnancy, abortion rates at record low
Birth and abortion rates among U.S. teens fell to record lows.

Malaria kills twice as many as thought: study
Malaria kills more than 1.2 million people worldwide a year, nearly twice as many as previously thought.

Queen Elizabeth marks 60 years on throne
Sixty years after she ascended to the throne, Queen Elizabeth marked the milestone on Monday.

Internet Cupids often miss their mark: researchers
A group of psychology professors released a report explaining why there is no substitute for meeting face-to-face.

Miami Named Most Miserable U.S. City
Miami has captured the dubious distinction of being the most miserable city in the United States.

Komen Reverses Move to Cut Planned Parenthood Funding
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is retreating from a decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood.

Siblings' Brain Scans May Hold Key to Addictions
Drug addicts and their non-addicted siblings share certain brain features, suggesting an inherited susceptibility.

Australia seen as ideal home for expats
Australia beat out the United States and Singapore to take top place among expatriates as an ideal residence.

App provides behind-the-scenes look at Oscars
Movie fans don't need to wait until the red carpet is rolled out to get in on the excitement of this year's Academy Awards.

Twitter to restrict user content in some countries
Twitter announced Thursday that it would begin restricting Tweets in specific countries.

Travel Postcard: 48 Hours in Los Angeles
Got 48 hours in Los Angeles? Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors make the most of the city.

Six new breeds to debut at Westminster Dog Show
Six new breeds of dogs will be competing in the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show next month.

Swimming lowers older adults' blood pressure
Many older adults like to take a dip a pool, and now a small study suggests it can be good for their blood pressure.

Sun hurls strong geomagnetic storm toward Earth
The strongest geomagnetic storm in more than six years was forecast to hit Earth's magnetic field.

Last of secret Kennedy tapes released
The final 45 hours of White House recordings secretly taped during John F. Kennedy's time in office were released on Tuesday.

Brain scans spot early signs of dyslexia
Scientists now say they can identify a reading problem even before children start school.

Bonnie and Clyde guns bring $210,000 at auction
Two guns believed seized from gangsters Bonnie and Clyde in 1933 sold for a combined $210,000.

2011 was ninth-warmest year since 1880
The global average temperature last year was the ninth-warmest in the modern meteorological record.

Lawmakers flip on piracy bills protested on Web
Some members of the Congress switched sides to oppose antipiracy legislation as protests blanketed the Internet.

Why is the sky blue? Kids' questions parents fear
They range from the easy, like "would a shark beat a dinosaur in a fight?" through the tricky, like "why is the sky blue?"

Fish oil plus exercise may do older muscles good
Older women may be able to boost their muscle strength by adding fish oil supplements to their exercise routine.

Little change in U.S. obesity rates in recent years
The number of kids and adults in the United States who are obese has held steady over the last few years.

Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered across nation
Americans honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday.

Conquering the chilly workouts of winter
The short days, the weak sun, and the warm beds of winter can wreak havoc on your fitness routine.

Iran cracks down on moral peril of Barbie peddlers
Iran's morality police are cracking down on the sale of Barbie dolls.

Wisconsin's Laura Kaeppeler crowned Miss America
Laura Kaeppeler of Wisconsin won the 2012 Miss America crown on Saturday.

Travel Picks: World's top 10 film festivals
The movie buffs at online travel adviser Cheapflights have compiled a top 10 list of their favorite film festivals across the globe.

'Mormon moment' examined in U.S. survey
Most Mormons believe their religion is not well understood by Americans.

Cyberbullying a problem around the globe: poll
More than 10 percent of parents around the world say their child has been cyberbullied.

Pot smokers don't puff away lung health: study
A few hits on the bong now and then don't seem to have any detrimental effects on lung health.

Americans see rich and poor in conflict, study finds
Americans believe that there is more conflict between rich and poor than between immigrants and the native-born.

UK unveils rare Roman helmet mistaken for bucket
A rare Roman cavalry helmet dating from Emperor Claudius' invasion of Britain nearly 2,000 years ago was unveiled.

Babies' cries get a speedy response
The sound of babies crying is uniquely able to get adults to react at speed, British scientists said on Tuesday.

Newly bequeathed letter shows Beethoven's misery
A rare handwritten letter by Ludwig van Beethoven complaining about illness and a lack of money has turned up.

Prepaid college plans: shrinking options, rising risks
Jim and Celeste Durkin thought when they began investing six years ago in Illinois state's prepaid college savings plan.

Next ice age not likely before 1,500 years: study
High levels of carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere mean the next ice age is unlikely to begin for at least 1,500 years.

Facebook's newest frontier: inside the car
At restaurants, at movies and at the office, checking Facebook has become a regular habit.

Woman survives fall after bungee snaps (VIDEO)
A woman has survived a terrifying fall into croc-infested waters after her bungee cord snapped. Watch!

U.S. health spending barely rose in 2010
U.S. healthcare spending barely rose in 2010 from record-low recession levels, government officials said.

Top 10 New Year's resolution vacations
Good intentions. They come around every year and are practically synonymous with champagne toasts on December 31.

Oddly mild winter leaves much of U.S. on thin ice
Unusually mild winter weather is spoiling the fun for hockey players, skaters and ice fisherman across the Northeast and Midwest.

Women are a mystery to British physicist Hawking
The biggest mystery in the universe perplexing one of the world's best known scientists is -- women.

Want your kids to do better in school? Try exercise
Children who get more exercise also tend to do better in school, according to an international study.

Higher alcohol prices may curb drinking: study
A new study suggests increasing the minimum price of beer, liquor and other alcoholic beverages may reduce how much people drink.

U.S. twin births have doubled in three decades
The number of twins born in the United States has doubled in the last three decades.

Delta adds $3 surcharge on fares
Delta Air Lines said on Tuesday it has added a $3 surcharge each way on fares for flights between the United States and Europe.

NASA probes reach moon for gravity-mapping mission
Two robotic probes began orbiting the moon in preparation for an unprecedented mission to map the lunar interior.

Babies may be getting bigger, but questions remain
The weights and lengths of babies born in southwestern Ohio have been growing in recent decades, a new study found.

'The Sims' designer creating new game for real life
Will Wright, the designer behind successful video game simulations including "SimCity", "The Sims" and "Spore", is at it again.

Same-store sales seen up 4.3 percent in December
When top retailers post their December sales this week, analysts are expecting them to report a healthy end to the holiday season.

Hello Heidi to bye bye bunga bunga in 2011 odd news
Bunga Bunga, Zenga Zenga, a tweeting cobra and other wacky news capped 2011.

'Occupy' makes annual list of most overused words
Occupy this: the trash bin. At least, so say students at Michigan's Lake Superior State University.

Throngs of Times Square revelers ring in 2012
Throngs of revelers in and around New York's Times Square gave a boisterous welcome to 2012 on Sunday.

Americans to travel farther, spend more in 2012
Shaky economy notwithstanding, Americans intend to travel farther and spend more in 2012.

Vast Titanic collection to be sold off in one lot
The biggest collection of Titanic artifacts is to be sold off as a single lot.

Spas focus on coaching, gaming, feet in 2012
Beauty coaching, online wellness, snow showers and sound massages are just a few of the luxury treatments to expect in 2012.

Poor kids miss out on playtime, pediatricians say
Children in poor urban neighborhoods need more chances for old-fashioned playtime in their daily lives.

Verizon looking into reports of 4G network problem
Verizon Wireless is investigating reports that some customers were experiencing trouble accessing its fourth generation (4G) network.

Imagining realistic resolutions for a fit New Year
Have you already begun to fret over keeping that looming New Year's resolution to shape up in the coming months?

Want a pet cat? Think again, researchers say
Tempted by the playful antics of that adorable kitten in the pet shop? If you've never had a cat before you may want to think again.

Obesity Linked to Older Adult's Risk of Falling
Obese older adults may be more likely than their thinner peers to suffer a potentially disabling fall.

Getting a Cat Ups Allergy Risk in Adults
Getting a cat in adulthood nearly doubles the chances of developing an immune reaction to it.

Amazon May Benefit As Digital Goods Sales Jump
Amazon.com Inc's strategy of blanketing the world with cheap e-readers and tablet computers may be producing some early gains.

VW Gives Workers a Rest From BlackBerry Messages
Volkswagen to grant workers in Germany a rest from e-mails relentlessly filling the inboxes of their Blackberrys out of hours.

High Lead Exposure Linked to Hearing Loss in Youth
Teens exposed to higher-than-normal levels of lead are more likely to have trouble hearing.

U.S. Beef Consumption in Decline
Cattle ranchers and meat packers watched with despair as America's beef consumption steadily declines.

Stonehenge App Offers Virtual Solstice Tour
For those who couldn't make it to Stonehenge to watch the sun rise this winter solstice, a new app offers a virtual tour around the mysterious stones.

French Breast Implant Fears Spread Around World
Fears over silicone breast implants spread as French officials decide if thousands of women should have their implants surgically removed.

Early Help May Improve Preemies' Behavior Later
Giving parents of newborn preemies some help right from the start may make a difference in their children's behavior by school age, a new study suggests.

Sleep Disorders Common in Cops
A survey from the U.S. and Canada found 40% of police officers had symptoms of a sleep disorder, including sleep apnea and insomnia.

US Asks Journals to Censor Bird Flu Studies
A U.S. board asked scientific journals to leave out data from research on a version of bird flu that could spread to humans, fearing a potential weapon.

Financial advisers see social media benefits decline
Financial advisers are seeing fewer benefits from their use of social media, a survey shows.

How renewable energy may be Edison's revenge
At the start of the 20th century, inventors Thomas Alva Edison and Nikola Tesla clashed in the "war of the currents."

One-third of U.S. adults have been arrested: study
Close to one in three teens and young adults get arrested by age 23.

Galaxy, iPhone to top smartphone holiday sales
Apple's long-awaited iPhone 4S and Samsung Electronics' fresh, broad offering are likely to stand out in this holiday season's smartphone sales.

Record low of U.S. adults are married, group finds
A record low of 51 percent of U.S. adults are married, and Americans are waiting longer than ever to tie the knot.

Time names 'The Protester' Person of the Year
"The Protester" was named Time magazine's 2011 Person of the Year on Wednesday.

In Cuba, old clunkers and Soviet cars now for sale
Want to buy a blue 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air for $11,000 or a Soviet-made Lada 1600 for $15,000?

Kids won't eat veggies? Try rewards.
If your preschoolers turn up their noses at carrots or celery, a small reward might help.

Safety board proposes ban on cell use while driving
U.S. safety investigators called on Tuesday for a nationwide ban on texting and cell phone use while driving.

Studies overestimated cellphone crash risk?
Increased risk of having a car crash attributed to cellphone use may have been overestimated in some past studies.

Activision game crosses $1 billion in sales
"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" crossed $1 billion in sales since its launch on Nov. 8.

Croat's Christmas now comes with a million lights
Zlatko Salaj has come a long way from the bleak Christmases of his youth.

Barefoot workouts gain ground
With barefoot running all the rage, the unshod workout is gaining ground across the exercise spectrum.

Health Secretary blocks wider access to morning-after pill
The health secretary overruled government scientists and refused to bring the controversial morning-after pill from behind the pharmacy counter.

Distracted driving "major problem"
Most U.S. motorists would use a cell phone or text while driving although they support measures to curb both practices.

Forget Christmas parties, employees want cash
Companies planning staff Christmas parties shouldn't bother, because most employees would prefer money.

Aging in office: U.S. presidents often outlive peers
Judging by their "before" and "after" photographs, U.S. presidents appear to age before our eyes.

Many Americans already done with holiday shopping
More than a third of U.S. shoppers are already done with most of their holiday shopping, a survey showed on Monday.

Travel Picks: Top 10 tips for holiday travel
Silver bells, sleigh rides, menorahs and mistletoe are on the not-so-distant horizon.

Apple's Siri irks abortion rights advocates
Apple is facing its first major controversy over well-received voice software Siri.

Bare-bones bikes help Harley slay 'Geezer' image
For Harley-Davidson, Michael Adams is a godsend.

Mayans never predicted world to end in 2012: experts
If you are worried the world will end next year based on the Mayan calendar, relax.

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Dublin
When the wind comes from the West, the smell of hops drifts across the city from the Guinness brewery.

'The Eddie' opens but surfers await the big waves
Boards broke but while 15-foot waves crashed down on competitors, the swells were still too small for 'The Eddie.'

Obama raises U.S. goal on fighting AIDS
President Obama vowed to boost efforts to fight AIDS with a new target of providing treatment to 6 million people by 2013.

As recession took hold, families sought cash help
The number of families collecting welfare benefits rose during the longest economic downturn since the Great Depression.

Google in talks to take on Amazon in retail
Google is pondering an Internet service to help consumers shop online and take advantage of same-day delivery.

Funding crunch imperils progress on AIDS
The international community has made progress in the fight against AIDS, but a funding crisis is putting those gains at risk.

Cyber Monday sales hit record $1.25 billion
Cyber Monday online sales set a record, according to U.S. data.

Vienna best place to live, Baghdad worst: survey
Vienna's excellent infrastructure, safe streets and good public health service make it the nicest place to live in the world.

CVS will not fill some prescriptions for potent drugs
CVS has told some doctors that its retail pharmacies will no longer fill prescriptions they write for some potent and addictive drugs.

When fitness takes a happy holiday
It's the season when yoga classes are canceled and gyms go on holiday schedules.

Wi-Fi said to nuke sperm, but caveats abound
The digital age has left men's nether parts in a squeeze.

More sore throats in people on acne medication
Young adults who take oral antibiotics for acne may be more likely to get sore throats, according to a new study.

Text-message bullying becoming more common
A growing number of U.S. kids say they have been picked on via text messaging.

Overweight people eat less often: study
Overweight adults eat less often than people in the normal body weight range, but still take in more calories and are less active.

Ranks of people reaching age 90 tripled since 1980
The ranks of the nation's oldest residents are growing quickly, according to a new study.

Consumer group flags 10 most dangerous toys
A Power Rangers "samurai mega blade" and a Godzilla figure are some of the most dangerous toys lurking in stores.

Green tea may trim 'bad' cholesterol: study
Green tea, taken in a capsule or drunk in a cup, may shave a few points off "bad" cholesterol readings.

Should you skip alcohol if mom had breast cancer?
A team of scientists believe they have found a piece of advice that breast cancer -stricken mothers can give their daughters.

Supreme Court agrees to hear Obama healthcare law
The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide the fate of President Obama's healthcare law.

Panel backs skin cancer advice for youths
A government-backed expert panel joined in the fight against skin cancer on Tuesday.

U.S. judge blocks graphic cigarette warnings
A federal judge blocked a U.S. rule requiring tobacco companies to display graphic images on cigarette packs.

More evidence obesity tied to colon cancer: study
Older adults who are heavy seem to have a higher risk of developing colon cancer than their thinner peers.

Firms to charge smokers, obese more for healthcare
Like a lot of companies, Veridian Credit Union wants its employees to be healthier.

Support waning for Obama healthcare law: poll
Americans' opinion of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform in October reached its lowest point.

Yoga and stretching both ease chronic back pain
Weekly yoga classes eased pain and improved functioning in some people with chronic lower back pain.

Gas pump handles top study of filthy surfaces
Just when you thought filling up your car could not hurt any more...

Mobile phones don't hike cancer risk: study
Mobile phones do not increase the risk of cancer, according to a large study.

One in 10 Americans use antidepressants
More than one in 10 Americans over the age of 12 takes an antidepressant.

Exercise may not limit pregnancy weight gain
Exercising during pregnancy was safe for both moms and babies in a new study of heavy women.

Baby steps to barefoot running
Tempted to join the barefoot running craze?

Authorities perplexed by drug shortage spike
Two years into an escalating shortage of life-saving cancer drugs, lawmakers are still unable to identify why it is happening?

Do hospitals do enough to help smokers quit?
Nearly every smoker hospitalized in the U.S. is given advice on how to quit, according to a new study of hospital records.

World TB cases decline for first time ever
The number of people getting sick with tuberculosis declined last year for the first time.

Obese moms put children at higher risk of asthma
Pregnant women who are obese put their children at higher risk of developing asthma.

Health consumers make deficit fight personal
The numbers are devastating: almost 2,000 poor kids in Texas with cancer.

Parents delaying, skipping recommended vaccines
More than one in ten parents uses an "alternative" vaccination schedule for their young children.

Listeria cases likely to rise through October
Cases of illness in the U.S. listeria outbreak linked to tainted cantaloupes likely will rise in the next month.

Listeria outbreak kills 13, infects 72: CDC
A listeria outbreak linked to cantaloupes from Colorado has infected 72 people in the United States and killed 13.

Health insurance premiums climb faster in 2011
Annual family health insurance premiums this year are growing at a pace triple that of 2010.

Obama healthcare law headed for Supreme Court
The Obama administration cleared the way for the U.S. Supreme Court to decide on the president's signature healthcare law.

Americans get too much healthcare, their docs say
Here is a diagnosis of what's wrong with health care in America, straight from the horse's mouth: There's too much.

Looking for a fitness buddy? Get a dog
When it comes to getting fit a person's best friend just might be a four-legged one.

Can eating fish lower the risk of strokes?
People who eat fish a few times each week are slightly less likely to suffer a stroke than those who only eat a little or none.

Hospital privacy curtains laden with germs
The privacy curtains that separate care spaces in hospitals and clinics are frequently contaminated, researchers say.

Encouraging exercise may help teens quit smoking
Encouraging teenage smokers not only to quit, but to get physically active, may boost their odds of kicking the habit.

Scientists find way to 'disarm' AIDS virus
Scientists have found a way to prevent HIV from damaging the immune system.

Ob-gyn guidelines often based on opinion
Solid evidence is often missing from the practice guidelines used by obstetrician-gynecologists across the U.S.

Bachmann vaccine comments toxic, doctors say
No matter how many times Michele Bachmann's statement is repudiated, doctors fear the damage has already been done.

More U.S. doctors facing charges over drug abuse
Michael Jackson's doctor has joined a small but growing number of U.S. physicians facing criminal charges.

Study finds healthy hearts in fat bodies
Carrying extra pounds doesn't necessarily mean your heart is ailing, according to researchers.

Fatherhood lowers testosterone in men, study finds
Fatherhood lowers testosterone levels, U.S. researchers said they have confirmed.

Which is worse in pregnancy, snuff or cigarettes?
Which is worse for expectant mothers: Snuff or cigarettes? A new study has the answer.

Study: Black men survive longer in prison than out
Black men are half as likely to die at any given time if they're in prison than if they aren't, suggests a new study.

Report: Cancer death rates continue drop
U.S. cancer death rates are continuing to fall, but not all segments of the population are benefiting.

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