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Getting a Flu Shot? Don’t Forget Your Dog — Health Check [VIDEO]
It’s cold and flu season again. While that means many people will be getting flu shots, there’s one member of the family you may not realize needs one too: your dog.
Why We Eat What We Eat – Stories Behind Traditional Thanksgiving Foods
If you're like most Americans, your Thanksgiving dinner table will include at least a few basic items — turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and the like.
Is a Movie About the Casey Anthony Trial in the Works?
Casey Anthony, the Florida woman acquitted of killing her toddler daughter earlier this year, has repelled book publishers and movie studios who feel it would be tasteless to pay for her story — but that doesn’t mean the whole case is off-limits.
Video Games Might Be Warping Our Minds — Health Check
Is your kid hooked on video games? New research says simple brain-wiring may be to blame.
Brain scans conducted on 154 teenagers who played video games at least nine hours per week found the structure and activity in the part of the brain associated with reward processing was larger than in those who played less often.
Heather Locklear and Jack Wagner Mysteriously Decide to Call Off Their Engagement
Actors Heather Locklear and Jack Wagner, engaged since August, have announced they’ve called off the wedding.
New Movie Releases: ‘Happy Feet Two,’ ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1′
Whether your thing is animated penguins who sing and dance or gothic love stories involving vampires and werewolves, both of the new movies in wide release this weekend have been much hyped and hotly anticipated.
Excited About Midnight Black Friday Sales? Well, Workers Aren’t
This year, stores like Target, Macy’s and Kohls plan on beginning their Black Friday sales at midnight on Thanksgiving in order to claim a piece of the retail pie. While this may be beneficial for the company and customers, the workers seem to be getting the short end of the stick.
Target employees in particular are not happy about the change, with one even starting an online petition called ‘Tell
Five Easy Thanksgiving Crafts to Replace the Hand-Traced Turkey [VIDEOS]
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, but while you may be mulling dinner preparations and seating charts and such, don't forget about the kids. They'll need something to do, especially since children who are normally in school will be home for the holiday.
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Women Who Exercise More and Watch Less TV Tend to Be Happier — Health Check
A study of almost 50,000 women over a 14-year period found older women who exercised more and spent less time watching television were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression.
Professor Resigns After Skipping Classes and Giving Everyone an A
A professor and department chair at George Washington University has resigned from her position after failing to show up to teach two of her classes, resulting in a litany of complaints from students — even though she gave them all As.
Weekend Box Office: ‘Immortals’ Fights Its Way to First Place
The swords-and-sandals fantasy movie ‘Immortals’ fought off the competition to take the top spot at the box office this weekend, earning $32 million in its debut week.
Online Courses for Elementary and High School Students?
In an effort to accommodate students with varying levels of advancement and in reaction to state budgetary cuts, at least 30 states in the US now let elementary and high school students take all their courses online.