Food eaten during pregnancy affects baby The institute of medicine issued new guidelines for women who get pregnant. Normal weight women should gain 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. Overweight women, 15 to 25, and obese women, 11 to 20 pounds. FULL STORY>>11/18/2009 1:44 PM
Common first aid mistakes There are quite a few myths surrounding proper first aid care for common accidents and injuries. Here are four common accidents, and the first aid treatments to avoid. FULL STORY>>11/17/2009 9:10 PM
Going green doesn't have to be costly; save the lazy way We've all been told it's important to save the environment, but sometimes going green feels more like a hassle. If you want to reduce your carbon footprint but don't feel like taking drastic measures, you don't have to. FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/10/2009 5:47 PM
Gender bias creates a deadly outcome for women Studies show women are much more likely to be diagnosed with a psychological problem, instead of a heart problem, when they can't catch their breath.
FULL STORY>>10/27/2009 3:05 PM
Blind marching band opens the eyes of many Roughly 1.5 million children in the world are blind. One million live in Asia and about 300,000 live in Africa. According to the World Health Organization, the leading cause of preventable blindness in children is vitamin A deficiency. FULL STORY>>10/20/2009 1:22 PM
Being single and dating in a digital world Forty million Americans or 40 percent of adult singles in the U.S. turn to online dating sites to give them an edge in the relationship market. FULL STORY>>10/14/2009 7:20 AM
Exergaming combines fun and exercise for kids A national survey indicated 99 percent of boys and 94 percent of girls spend at least some of their time playing video games. Now there's a new approach to childhood fitness that's combining exercise and video games and seeing encouraging results. FULL STORY>>10/13/2009 3:25 PM
New procedure makes fertilization more affordable In vitro maturation (IVM) is a technique very similar to IVF. During the procedure, the eggs are taken from the woman, placed into a dish, and fertilized with a man's sperm.
FULL STORY>>10/7/2009 10:10 AM
Common H1N1 myths debunked Common myths surrounding the H1N1 outbreak have made the virus seem more severe than it actually may be. Medical experts reveal what you need to know to keep yourself safe this season. FULL STORY>>10/6/2009 11:09 AM
Helpful diet tips can add years to your life Research shows an extra few pounds can increase your risk of heart failure by 49 percent and can take years off your life. Little changes can make a big difference in the fight against fat. FULL STORY>>9/30/2009 1:12 PM
Raccoon Roundworm causing playground danger With school back in session, playgrounds are also filling up, but underneath the slides and swings a deadly disease could be lurking. FULL STORY>>Updated: 9/29/2009 6:21 PM
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The City of Austin plans to have the Nueces Bike Boulevard opened by late spring. The boulevard would be a multi-use path where car traffic is discouraged. How do you feel about this?
I think this is a great idea, we need more roads like this
