Flexible hours are becoming more common
CHICAGO — Headlines suggest women are abandoning careers in droves, most often to stay home with children.
This so-called "opt out...
It's just good, old-fashioned diet, exercise
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tiffany Groves' epiphany about needing to lose weight came when she realized that she became breathless walk...
Winter conjures up picturesque images of pure white snow, hot cocoa and comfort foods. But as the days get shorter, the winds get colder and your pants get tighter, your...
Some call it a distraction
Jennifer Unruh can run a mile in two songs.
"I've got it figured out," said Unruh, who moves to the beat of Van Halen and The Fray on her iPod....
Juice use adds too much sugar to diet
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — Sam Williams' eyes light up the moment he takes his first sip of soda.
"Wooeee," the 6-year-old from Concord,...
Sticking to steps can shed pounds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — About a year ago Jason Taylor of Lee's Summit, Mo., considered the shape he was in and thought about his beachside we...
Hospital uses team approach
About 40 doctors, nurses and administrators grabbed paper plates filled with rigatoni, roast beef and mashed potatoes, gathered around tables ...
LONDON — Global measles deaths have dropped by 60 percent, health authorities announced.
Nearly 7.5 million children were saved from dying of measles between 1999 and 20...
Americans are missing step
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two years ago the "Clean Hands Report Card" gave Americans a grade of C in hand-washing habits. That's hardly a stellar perf...
Clinics help clear up skin
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — Linda Piazza escaped adolescence with few pimples. As an adult, she wasn't so lucky.
It started when she was 30. Throug...
