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| Health and Wellness News |
Mom with flesh-eating disease had seven operations
A 36-year-old new mother of twins who is suffering from a "flesh-eating" bacterial infection has undergone a series of operations to remove dead or damaged tissue in a South Carolina hospital, her brother said on Sunday.
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Lung cancer scans suggested for older heavy smokers
New lung cancer screening guidelines from three medical groups recommend annual scans but only for an older group of current or former heavy smokers.
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Kicking up the spice may help your heart
Hitting the gym is a great way to keep your heart healthy. But what about breaking a sweat during dinner?
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Rosie Pope: Why I tweeted my baby's birth
 Last week, the "Pregnant in Heels" reality show host delivered a healthy baby girl and tweeted throughout her labor. Today she explains why she was so public about her childbirth.
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Toxic mushrooms: Drug promises new cure
 A investigational drug derived from milk thistle seeds helped save the lives -- and livers -- of four people in the Washington, D.C., area who accidentally ate toxic mushrooms last fall. If approved, it could become standard treatment, experts say.
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| Entertainment News |
Adele, LMFAO sweep tribute-filled Billboard awards
 Energetic performances and heartfelt tributes took center stage at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, as Adele, LMFAO, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift came away with the top awards.
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Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees dies
 Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb died Sunday after a long battle with cancer, his family said on his website. He was 62.
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Robin Gibb's 5 essential songs
 Robin Gibb, who died Sunday, was never the center of attention in the Bee Gees. Yet he gave the band some of their biggest early hits and most enduring songs.
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Mick Jagger helps 'SNL' bid farewell to Wiig
 The surprising finale of “Saturday Night Live” was led by Mick Jagger as a lively host, who called himself out during skits then jammed like a rock star between them.
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Best bets: 'House' hangs up stethoscope
 It's time to say farewell to Dr. Gregory House, and hello again to "Men in Black" Agents J and K. And if you think you've heard some rustling under your floorboards -- it may not be mice. Read on for our top three entertainment picks of the week.
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| How to of the Day |
Eat Plums! 11 Ways to Make Your Brain Younger
With as many nerve cells as there are stars in the Milky Way (approximately 100 billion), your brain weighs in somewhere around 1.6kg or 3.5 pounds and accounts for 2.5 percent of your body's total weight, using up to 20 percent of your total energy needs.[1] And you're in control of how to fuel and run this powerhouse; with proper use, care, and knowledge, you have the means for decreasing your brain's aging during the adult stages of your life.
Brain age doesn't have to be your year age, and it's liberating to know that the more we use and expect of our brain, the better it becomes over time. Indeed, the cognitive decline of aging can be arrested, reversed, and improved at any time through life![2] If you've let your brain take a vacation over time, make choices that will help to decrease your brain's aging and keep it (and therefore you as a whole) staying younger for longer.
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How to Make Ribbon Leis
A lei is a neck garland given as a gift in the Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures to show affection or mark important occasions. Many lei are made of natural objects like flowers, feathers, or sea shells. Ribbon lei are popular because they don't contribute to over-picking of flowers and greenery and because they last for years. You can make ribbon lei by braiding or sewing.
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How to Make Vegan Pepperoni
Don't think being vegan means you can't enjoy a delicious slice of pepperoni pizza. Pepperoni can be prepared using wheat gluten combined with seasonings for a spicy, delicious flavor that is 100% vegan.
Servings: 1 pepperoni
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| BBC World News |
S Lanka general leaves hospital
The former Sri Lankan army chief, Sarath Fonseka, is discharged from hospital ahead of his expected release after two years in jail.
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Sportsday - breaking sports news
Chelsea manager and transfer news, Liverpool and Aston Villa manager updates, England v West Indies, plus more.
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China clears Google Motorola bid
Chinese regulators approve Google's $12.5bn purchase of US phone maker Motorola Mobility, the final hurdle for the deal to go through.
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Suicide attack targets Yemen army
At least 63 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack on soldiers in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, security sources say.
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Three climbers die on Mt Everest
Three climbers have died as they returned from the summit of Mount Everest, officials in Nepal say, with fears the toll may rise.
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| Ask Yahoo |
What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
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What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
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Is the postmaster general really a general?
The postmaster general (PMG) has one of the coolest job titles in the United States government. But the position, while important, has little to do with the military...
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Why do people yell "Free Bird!" at rock concerts?
It happens at nearly every rock show. During a lull, while the band's in between tunes, someone in the audience requests Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird." It's meant as a joke, but it's never really funny. So how did the unfortunate tradition begin?...
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Who "invented" zombies?
Filmmaker George Romero turned zombies into movie icons in his epic "Night of the Living Dead" horror series. But to say he "invented" them is giving the guy too much credit. The truth is, these lurching, brain-crazed creatures have deep roots in Haitian folklore...
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