(Undated) -- A new study shows that nicotine builds up in the brain over the course of smoking a whole cigarette. Researchers at Duke University Medical Center put to rest the idea that each puff on a cigarette causes a spike of nicotine to the brain ...Read More
(Ft. Wayne, IN) -- An Indiana man is believed to be the first person in the nation to have a deep brain tumor removed with a new procedure. Jason Buhlman says he was told last Spring that traditional surgery to remove his tumor could leave him blind, so he agreed to take part in a first-ever surgical process conducted by Methodist Hospital doctor Aaron Cohen-Gadol ...Read & Hear More
(Washington, DC) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a Pennsylvania couple that believes a vaccine caused their daughter's seizure disorder. At issue is whether Russell and Robalee Bruesewitz can sue the drugmaker for compensation ...Read More
(Calgary, Canada) -- Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin admits her family used to go to Canada for their healthcare. In a speech last week in Calgary, the former Republican vice presidential nominee made the admission and said it's, quote, "kind of ironic now" ...Read More
(Undated) -- Women of a healthy weight who drink a light to moderate amount of alcohol tend to gain less weight over time than non-drinkers. That's the conclusion of a new study published Monday in the "Archives of Internal Medicine ...Read More
(New York, NY) -- As delays continue to plague two of the planned office towers at Ground Zero, union laborers are demanding that shovels hit the ground. A lunchtime rally saw hundreds of hardhats converge on Ground Zero calling on developer ...Read & Hear More
(Washington, DC) -- Presidential spokesman Robert Gibbs firmly rejects suggestions that the White House played a role in the departure of Congressman Eric Massa. Gibbs called such speculation "silly and ridiculous ...Read More
(Washington, DC) -- A bill providing another extension of unemployment insurance has cleared a key hurdle in the Senate. On a procedural vote of 66-34, the Senate agreed to move the legislation closer to a final vote ...Read More
(New York, NY) -- The man accused of attempting to extort millions from late night talk show host David Letterman is expected to plead guilty today in a Lower Manhattan courtroom. CBS 2 reports that Robert Halderman will be sent to jail for trying to shake down the "Late Show" host for two-million-dollars after learning of his girlfriend's intimate relationship with Letterman ...Read More
(Undated) -- Oscar nominated actor Jeremy Renner of "The Hurt Locker" says he didn't have time to flirt with singer Jessica Simpson when they met before the Oscars. UsMagazine.com quotes the actor who says a previous story about him hitting on Simpson is false ...Read & Hear More
(Undated) -- Molly Ringwald has inhabited many roles in her career. Now, the 42-year-old actress is talking about her role as a mother of three. Ringwald is collaborating with Ragu on "Recipe for a Good Start," a promotion to encourage parents to share insights on cooking and raising happy kids ...Read & Hear More
