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Both genders are suckers for sales
Even though the unemployment rate is at 10 percent and three million homes are in foreclosure, there are millions of Americans who can't control the urge to spend. But what's the reason for the out-of-control shopping?
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2/24/2010 11:20 AM
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Routine tests for HIV could help prevent spread
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there are more than 1 million people in the United States infected with HIV or AIDS. But one in five of those people don't know it. Now, one team is hitting the streets to combat the disease head on.
FULL STORY >> 2/23/2010 7:30 PM
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More and more women enjoy a never ending happy hour
They're mothers and wives who juggle busy lives while hiding a dangerous habit. Almost two-and-a-half million women are alcoholics, and many of them drink without anyone knowing it's a problem. Statistics show alcohol abuse among women is on the rise.
FULL STORY >> 2/17/2010 12:54 PM
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Winning the gold: 50 years later
Canadian ice-skater Barbara Wagner and her partner Robert Paul became the first North Americans to win gold in the Olympic pairs skating competition.
FULL STORY >> 2/16/2010 4:06 PM
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Procedure offers alternative to hysterectomy
Every ten minutes, 12 women in the United States undergo a hysterectomy. One third of those are due to uterine fibroids. Now, women have another option of getting rid of them that does not involve major surgery.
FULL STORY >> 2/3/2010 5:54 PM
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Sex addiction recognized as medical disorder
From Tiger Woods to David Duchovny, just about every month a new celebrity is rumored to be suffering from a sex addiction. Therapists say this taboo topic doesn't just impact the rich and famous up to eight percent of U.S. adults are addicted to sex.
FULL STORY >> 2/3/2010 3:40 PM
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Eliminating trash by turning it into treasure
The average person in the U.S. will throw away 600 times his or her weight in garbage during their lifetime. It's an ugly, growing problem that clogs our landfills and hurts our environment. In the right hands, however, the junk in your neighborhood dumpster can turn into something beautiful.
FULL STORY >> 1/26/2010 2:39 PM
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Many look for a career change in 2010
After the economic downfall in 2009, people of all ages are looking to start a new career. Network administrators, pharmacists and computer scientists are among the top jobs in 2010.
FULL STORY >> 1/20/2010 3:02 PM
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