Crisis Management: Leading Successfully Through the Storm

Tylenol and HealthSouth came out of crisis even stronger.

Some Prescription Meds May Raise Seniors' Risks of Falling

Caution needed when taking sedatives, antidepressants, benzodiazepines, review finds

Hundreds of Antarctic Icebergs Head for New Zealand

Hundreds of icebergs spread over a sea area of 600 miles by 440 miles are drifting toward New Zealand.

Holder Defends Civilian Trials for Terror Suspects

Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and other suspects will be tried in a court in New York City.

Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves, Report Finds

Focus on toys that pose choking hazard, are too loud, or contain dangerous chemicals

Ginkgo Won't Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke in Elderly

But the herbal supplement may help ward off peripheral artery disease, researchers say

Smokers Double Their Risk for Heart Disease

Study finds that quitting improves heart prospects, but cancer risk remains

Sen. John McCain's Top 10 Earmark Tweets

John McCain tweets against costly earmarks, hitting pig waste, maple syrup, and lobbyist receptions.

Advertising to Consumers May Raise Drug Prices

With Plavix as an example, study finds no added use but higher costs

New York Terrorism Trial Will Show U.S. at Its Best

Of course we're using our justice system for Guantanamo detainees.

Little Evidence that Boosting Crop Yields Conserves Land

Goals to intensify agriculture may not necessarily return farmland to nature, new survey finds.

Health Buzz: Study Says Vioxx Risks Were Apparent Early and Other Health News

Breast cancer risk not so easy to gauge; Thanksgiving meal tips for people with diabetes or allergies.

MRSA Creeping Into Hospitals From the Outside

Community-associated strains have increased sevenfold, study finds

Should Republicans Have a Purity Test for Candidates?

Should the RNC exclude politicians who don't match the party's platform?

Family Financial Status Affects Child-Care Injury Rates

Kids from less-affluent families are at higher risk, study finds

Cholesterol Plays Role in Heart Failure Risk

Pumping ability reduced in those with undesirable blood levels, analysis shows

Toxic Playgrounds

A type of pressure treated wood often found in playgrounds is infused with an arsenic preservative.

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 24, 2009

10 Resolutions for Retirement Readiness

Get your retirement finances in order in 2010 with these tips.

EU: U.S. Should Spell Out Long-Term Climate Goal

The White House has stated that the U.S. will deliver an emissions reduction target to Copenhagen.

Should the Government Adopt Rules on Web Fair Play?

Backers cite free speech and commerce; others call the idea a dangerous overreaction.

FCC 'Net Neutrality' Rules Would Keep the Web Free for Speech and Trade

Internet providers can and will cheat on service unless the government acts.

World's First Salt Power Generator Unveiled in Norway

Salt power could theoretically produce half of the European Union's yearly power production.

FCC Could Mess Up Internet With 'Net Neutrality' Rules No One Needs

There's no evidence that service providers are cheating, so why act now?

Helpful Bacteria Maintain Skin's Healthy Balance

Bacteria living on the surface of our skin prevent excessive inflammation after injury.

New Hydrogen-Storage Method Discovered

Research opens the way for a radically different approach to hydrogen storage.

Breakthrough: Bioengineers Produce Plastic Without the Use of Fossil Fuels

Polymers hold the key for producing plastics using natural and renewable sources.

Health Highlights: Nov. 24, 2009

Traffic, Dust Linked to Asthma in Kids

Exposure in infancy may lead to persistent wheezing, study finds

Childbirth May Slow Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

Patients who had at least one child were less likely to become disabled, study finds

Health Tip: Risks Associated With Unpasteurized Juice

It could make you sick

Colleges That Offer Small Classes on a Budget

Here are 30 well-regarded and affordable colleges with lots of small classes.

Health Tip: The Skinny on Carbohydrates

What you need and how to get it

Are Small Class Sizes a Thing of the Past?

These affordable colleges offer intimate class sizes, but find out who is teaching the courses.

Recent Cancer Screening Changes Leave Many Confused

But experts say science is behind reasoning that testing less is OK

Parents Worry About Their Kids' Safety on the Internet

Many are concerned with online predators, but few fear cyberbullying, survey finds

Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack

More open on-the-job interaction might ease the problem, researchers say

Big Bang Atom Smasher Records First Proton Hits

The Large Hadron Collider has circulated beams of protons, resulting in its first particle collisions.

Rocco Landesman: How Art Can Help Save the Economy

The chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts on the importance of having an author as president

Vigorous Exercise Cuts Stroke Risk for Men, Not Women

Older males saw their odds drop by 63 percent with moderate-to-high intensity workouts

Stores Open on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday

Shoppers usually flood stores the day after Thanksgiving. But why wait until Friday?

PCBs: When Green Paint Isn't So "Green"

A newly discovered contaminant in city air appears to come from, ironically, green paint pigment.

Army Works to Stem Tide of Suicides Among Troops

Commanders cannot explain the increase in soldier suicides.

Doctor-Pharmacist Teams Boost Blood Pressure Control

Partnerships doubled number of patients who reined in their hypertension, study found

Women Should Ignore New Mammogram Guideline, Ex-NIH Chief Says

Dr. Bernadine Healy, first woman to head the agency, said lives could be at risk

Sleep Disorders Plague Cancer Patients

More than three-quarters getting chemo deal with insomnia, study shows

Vioxx Problems Known Years Before Recall

Study points up weaknesses of drug approval process in United States, researcher says

Breast Cancer Risk Is Not So Easy to Figure Out

The new screening recommendations are for women at normal risk; are you among them?

Cleveland Clinic CEO Toby Cosgrove: Failure Is an Important Lesson in Leadership

Pioneering heart surgeon says failure is bad only if you don't recover from it.

iCandy: Tech Gifts Beautiful Inside and Out

Good-looking gadgets emphasize style and luxury despite the recession.

CO2 Curve Ticks Upward as Key Climate Talks Loom

Leading atmospheric scientist sees "coin-flip odds" for serious consequences from record CO2 levels.

Day Care Boosts Kids' TV Time

But children in home-based settings get far more screen time than those in center-based care, study finds

Research Yields Clues to Severe Form of Sinusitis

Obstructive polyps can impair breathing, protein may be the cause

World's First Programmable Quantum Computer Created

Ultracold beryllium ions tackle 160 randomly chosen programs.

Health Buzz: Infectious Disease Group Blames 'Antivaccination Movement' for H1N1 Shot Fears and Other Health News

Holiday healthful eating tips from a mindless munching expert; doctor-patient choice and health reform

One in Four Teen Girls Have STDs

Almost 20 percent get infected within one year of starting to have sex, CDC report says

Quick Saliva Test May One Day Diagnose Diseases

Age-related protein changes offer clues to treatment advances, study finds

Depression May Up Death Risk to That of Smoking

Expert says findings support link between mental and physical health

Brain Has an Innate Sense of Geometry

The brain's ability to understand shapes develops without exposure to simple, manufactured objects.

Zuckerman: How to Carefully Fix the Financial System

Let the Federal Reserve oversee new regulations for finance giants.

Interactive: The Large Hadron Collider Explained

The collider consists of a ring of supercooled magnets 17 miles in circumference.

Schumer: Dems Ready to Go It Alone on Healthcare

The senator says the bill will move forward, even without Republican backing.

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 23, 2009

Denmark: 65 World Leaders for UN Climate Summit

President Obama, along with China's Hu Jintao and India's Singh, have yet to confirm their attendance.

Health Highlights: Nov. 23, 2009

Where to Start if You Want to Be a Rhodes Scholar

If you're a college student wondering what the Rhodes Scholarship is all about, here are the facts.

Rhodes Scholars Announced for 2010

32 American students will begin studying at Oxford University in the fall of 2010.

Health Tip: Bonding With Your New Baby

Suggestions to connect with your newborn

Weight May Not Drive Racial Disparities in Colon Cancer

Co-existing illnesses also don't explain why more blacks die than whites, study finds

Myron Rolle's Unlikely Path to Oxford

A standout football player with NFL aspirations redefined the definition of "student-athlete."

Combo Treatment Beneficial in Biliary-Tract Cancer Study

Adding drug to chemo regimen may improve patient outcomes, research suggests

Health Tip: Treating Athlete's Foot

Possibilities for getting rid of the itch

Breaking the Human Speed Limit

Studies examine physiology and technology to better foresee the ultimate edge of human performance.

Warming's Impacts Sped Up, Worsened Since Kyoto

From 1997 to 2008, world CO2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels increased 31 percent.

Ukraine's Carbon Windfall an Issue for Copenhagen

The collapse of its industry has allowed Ukraine to reap the profits of selling carbon credits.

Missing Gene Tied to Bone Marrow Transplant Problems

Variation can cause donated cells to attack recipient's tissue, study finds

Study: Scavengers Big and Small Dwell in Deep Sea

Researchers have so far found about 5,600 new species during a 10-year census of marine life.

Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2009

Commentary: Health Reform, An Assault on Doctor-Patient Choice

The new mammogram guidelines offer an illustration of how the government could dictate care.

Go Healthy, Not Hungry for Holiday Eating

Planning ahead can help keep eating under control, expert says

Hackers Leak E-mails, Stoke Climate Debate

Servers at a major UK climate change research center were hacked, stoking furor over leaked emails.

Malaria Shows Signs of Resisting Primary Drug Used to Fight It

The frontline malaria medicine artemisinin shows gaps in effectiveness in Southeast Asia.

Quick Restart of Atom Smasher Stuns Scientists

Scientists were caught off guard by how quickly beams of protons began to flow once again.

Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders

Type of flooring, greater heights increase potential for trauma, study finds

When Sleep Suffers, So Does Decisiveness

Not being well-rested can be dangerous for those whose jobs require quick reactions, researchers say

Congress, Pentagon Look for Answers After Fort Hood

Warning signs of the shooting that left 13 dead went unshared.

Faith-Based Challenges Show a New Rift in the GOP

Conservative faith activists are poised to support challengers over establishment Republicans.

Obama Weighs Troop Increase in Afghanistan

The president must consider adviser's concerns about a Karzai-led government.

The Big Picture: Tehran

Tehran, Iran’s capital, ranks among the world’s fast-growing cities.

Text Messages Might Increase Sunscreen Usage

With daily reminders, people may be more apt to protect their skin

Breaking the Corporate Glass Ceilings

American companies have long lacked minorities and women at the top. But they are working on it.

Answers: Arlington National Cemetery

Test your knowledge of the iconic cemetery.

Quiz: Arlington National Cemetery

Test your knowledge of the iconic cemetery.

Deep Hole Spotted on Moon

Feature may be ‘skylight’ in an underground lava tube.

Athletes Seeking Doping Agents Can Still Find Them Online

Banned products are readily available, researchers say

Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.

But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says

Three-Month Supply Lowers Drug Costs

Consumers save up to one-third buying 90-day supply, study finds

Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder

Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu

Formaldehyde May Endanger Funeral Workers

Leukemia risk is found to increase with longer exposure to embalming fluids

'Hobbits' Were a Distinct Species, Study Concludes

Skeletal analysis shows <i>Homo floresiensis</i> anatomy differed from modern-day humans

Thanksgiving Meal Tips for People With Food Allergies or Diabetes

It's OK to indulge a bit if you have diabetes, but advance preparation is key.

U.S. Troops and the Wounds of War in Baghdad

David Finkel discusses <em>The Good Soldiers</em>.

Health Buzz: Plastic Surgery 'Botax' May Help Fund Reform and Other Health News

Obama's new gray hair probably due to stress; readers weigh in on curbing texting while driving.

Discovery Boosts Boys' Prospects for Post-Cancer Fertility

Testicular cells could be preserved for later use, study suggests

Unraveling the 'Mad Cow' Mystery

Key molecule identified by researchers

Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some

Taking menstrual cycle into account when booking exam may cut need for repeat scans, study suggests

Even Smokers Support Bans at Work

Employees in India strongly favor no-smoking rules, Germans less keen: survey

Climate Not Really What Doomed Large North American Mammals

Prevalence of a fungus suggests extinctions at end of last ice age started before vegetation changed.

Military Experiment Seeks to Predict PTSD

Physical and mental tests are being developed to serve as predictors for soldiers that may develop PTSD

Should the FCC Mandate “Net Neutrality” and Regulate Internet Fair Play?

The government may step in to prevent traffic-speed shenanigans.

Iran to Launch Satellite On its Own by Late 2011

The country hopes to launch a satellite without the aid of its space partners, following long delays.

Is Russia Falling Behind in Space Race?

With no clear successor for its Soyuz spacecraft, Russia risks becoming a secondary space power.

Wolves, Moose and Soil Nutrients: The Unexpected Connection

Researchers were startled to discover areas of forest fertility, somehow derived from animal carcasses.

Health Highlights: Nov. 20, 2009

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2009

Health Tip: Determining Migraines in Children

Is it a migraine, or another type of headache?

Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders

Online and text messages might be more helpful than therapy for some, researchers suggest

No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage

Health plans say routine screening is an individual decision

Health Tip: Managing Gestational Diabetes

Here's what you can do

New Pap Test Guidelines: Start Later, Have Fewer

Experts urge first screen at 21, then once every 2 years or more, not annually