Depressed Women Have 29 Percent Higher Risk of Stroke
Depressed women may be 29 percent more likely to have a stroke, a recent study show.vThe study, published in the journal Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, also found that women who used anti-depressant medication such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors had a 39 percent increased risk of getting a stroke. Some examples of these drugs are Prozac, Zoloft, and Celexa, the research stated.
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Charla Nash Reveals New Face First Time After Transplant [PHOTO]
In 2009, Charla Nash, 57, was mauled by a friend's 200-pound pet chimpanzee in Stamford, Conn., and lost her eyelids, nose, lips and hands in the incident. Nash, who was unable to see, smell and speak properly, recently underwent a 20-hour face transplant surgery at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass.
Undersea Wildlife Park Revives With Big Fish Rebound [VIDEO & PHOTOS]
The Cabo Pulmo National Park, or CPNP, which was once depleted by fishing has rebounded with a thriving fish population, boasting more than 460 percent growth in more than 10 years. The 71-square-kilometers undersea wildlife park is tucked away near the southern tip of Mexico's Baja peninsula, and is now the world's most robust marine reserve in the world. It's revival is an indication that depleted fisheries can recover up to a comparable level to remote, pristine sites untouched by fi...
Arctic Sea Ice Could Make a Short Comeback, Even Expand Over the Next Decade
Using computer modeling studies scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, or NCAR, unexpectedly found that Arctic ice, under existing climate conditions, is as likely to expand as it is to contract for periods of up to about a decade. The study can be read in the Geophysical Research Letters.
Women With Depression Have 29 Percent Increased Risk of Stroke:Study
Depressed women may be at a risk of having a stroke, according to recent study of more than 80,000 women.
Jennifer Hudson's Fiance 'Impressed' With Her Weight Loss
Jennifer Hudson's fiance David Otunga said he is "impressed" with his future wife's weight loss. "I'm as impressed as everybody else," the 31-year-old wrestler said.
U.S. Citizen Kidnapped from Pakistan Home by Armed Men
A U.S. citizen was kidnapped from his home in Pakistab's eastern city of Lahore early Saturday by a group of Armed men.
Rick Perry to Make Official Bid for GOP Nomination
Rick Perry will make it known on Saturday during a speech in South Carolina that he is joining the presidential race.
Judge Orders Casey Anthony Back to Florida for Probation
A Florida judge has ordered Casey Anthony back to the state by Aug. 26 to serve a probation period for the 2010 check fraud conviction. Judge Belvin Perry rejected claims by Anthony's lawyers that the she already served her probation while in jail waiting for the murder trial for allegedly killing her 2-year-old Caylee in 2008.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2011: Watch at Home on Sky Cameras [VIDEO]
The Perseid meteor shower will be available on a live video/audio feed from NASA, which has a camera mounted at its Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. If you want more excellent sky views, check out the Web sites below.
Brigham and Women's Hospital: Pictures of Charla Nash and other Successful Face Transplants
Charla Nash, 57, was mauled by a friend's 200-pound pet chimpanzee in Stamford, Conn., in 2009. Her eyelids, nose, lips and hands were ripped off in the gruesome incident. Nash lost her ability to see, smell and speak properly. She underwent surgery at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass., and became one of a small number of people in the world to get a full face transplant.
Astronomers Discover Darkest Planet, Blacker Than Coal
Astronomers have discovered the darkest known exoplanet, which is a distant, Jupiter-sized gas giant called TrES-2b, in our home galaxy, with NASA's Kepler space telescope.
Arctic Sea Ice Could Melt or Expand Over the Decades: Study
Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, or NCAR, use computer modeling to reinforce previous research findings that the level of Arctic sea ice loss experienced in recent decades can't be explained by natural causes alone. Additionally, the ice will sooner or later disappear during summer if climate change continues, the scientists found.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2011: Watch Live Video/Audio Feed [VIDEO]
The Perseid meteor shower, which is considered one of the best the year, is expected to peak from Aug. 12 into the morning of Aug. 13. But with a full moon washing out all but the brightest meteors, NASA said, rates will probably only be 20 to 30 per hour at most, should the weather permits. If there is clear weather and dark skies, the Perseid meteor shower can be seen by most of the world, but it's best seen by observers in the Northern Hemisphere.
Arctic Sea Ice May Temporarily Stabilize
Arctic sea ice may be fated to melt away with the continuous warming of the climate, but it could temporarily stabilize - maybe even expand ? over the next few decades, scientists in Boulder, Colo. say. Computer modeling studies done by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, or NCAR, has reinforced previous findings that the level of Arctic sea ice loss seen in recent decades can't be explained only by natural causes, and that the ice will sooner or later disappear durin...
Marine Reserve Shows Fishery Recovery, Big Fish Return to Mexican Marine Park [VIDEO & PHOTOS]
The fish population in an undersea wildlife park near Mexico's southern tip rebounded by more than 460 percent over 10 years since being designated as a marine wildlife reserve, researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, said.
Casey Anthony Must Leave Hiding, Return for Florida Probation by Aug. 26
Casey Anthony was order to get out of hiding and return to Florida to report for probation. Anthony must go back to Florida by Aug. 26 in order to serve her probation on a 2010 check fraud conviction.
London Riots in 2011 Could Lead to Social Media Ban
David Cameron is looking into the possibility of banning people from using social media if they are suspected of using them for plotting criminal activities.
Warrant's Jani Lane Dead at 47, Cause Unknown [FULL TEXT & VIDEO]
Warrant frontman Jani Lane, 47, was found dead in a motel room in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Thursday of unknown causes.
Florida Charges Pending for Dougherty Gang, Bail Set at $1.2 Million
Florida charges are still pending for the Dougherty Gang, three siblings from that state, for allegedly shooting at a police officer north of Tampa, in an incident that triggered a national manhunt that ended in their arrest in Colorado this week.
Cleveland Serial Killer Anthony Sowell Sentenced to Death
Anthony Sowell of Cleveland was sentenced to death Friday after he was convicted last month of murdering 11 women and dumping their bodies around his property. A jury recommended execution Wednesday.
London Riots Cause: Faces of the Suspects in Action Caught on Tape
British Prime Minister David Cameron has made it clear that the criminal elements using social media to cause the London riots to spread across the country will be brought to justice. Cameron said officials are looking into ways to implement restraints on social media in order to stop the spread of violence that has led to some 1,500 people being arrested.
Pentagon Releases Identity of SEALs Killed In Afghan Chopper Crash [FULL LIST]
The Pentagon on Thursday released a list of 30 U.S. soldiers killed on Aug. 6 when Taliban insurgents shot down their helicopter with a rapid-propelled grenade. The casualties include members of the secretive Navy SEALs special force, a group that was sent in on a May raid that resulted in the death of Osama Bin Laden. Officials have said none of the SEAL Team 6 members who died in the crash were a part of the team that carried out the Bin Laden raid.
London Riots: David Cameron Says Law Abiding Citizens Will be Protected, Compensated for Damages [PHOTOS]
David Cameron, prime minister of Britain, on Thursday said the law abiding citizens of London will be protected and that those who have had their livelihood and property destroyed in the riots will be compensated for the damages.
Rick Perry to Officially Announce His Run for Presidency on Saturday
Perry's spokesman Mark Miner told The Associated Press on Thursday that the Texas governor will be running for president and will make his intentions known on Saturday while visiting South Carolina and New Hampshire as most of his presidential rivals compete in a test vote in Iowa.
Dougherty Gang Bail Set at $1.2 Million Each [PHOTOS]
The Dougherty Gang, a group of three fugitive siblings accused of crimes in three states, was ordered held on a $1.2 million each by a Pueblo County judge on Thursday. Ryan Edward Dougherty, 21; Dylan Dougherty Stanley, 26; and Lee Grace Dougherty, 29, were likely to face attempted murder charges, authorities said.
Miranda Cosgrove Injured in Tour Bus Crash, 'iCarly' Star Left Shaken-Up [VIDEO]
Miranda Cosgrove of "iCarly" survived a "life-threatening" accident on Thursday morning escaping with just a broken ankle after her tour bus crashed into an overturned semi in Illinois. The accident has forced the actress/singer to postpone her summer tour until further notice.
Dow Soars 423 Points, Investors Encouraged by Upbeat Reports
The Dow Jones industrial average rebounded on Thursday soaring 423.37 points, or 3.95 percent, to 11143.31, after a disappointing 520-point loss on Wednesday, the ninth-largest point drop ever, because of growing fears about the health of Europe's banks and the probabilities of a global economic recession. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq gained 111.63 points, or 4.69 per cent, to 2,492.68.
Thin Skin-like Electronic Patch Measures Vital Signs [VIDEO]
Temporary tattoos don't just look cool: A special one could end up saving your life by monitoring your vital signs. An international team of researchers has designed an ultra-thin electronic device that attaches to the skin like a temporary tattoo and measures heart rate and other vital signs. This device, which has the thickness of a human hair, works without the bulky electrodes used in current hospital monitoring, according to a new study in the Aug. 11 issue of the journal Science.
London Riots Cause Police to Look into Developing Social Media Restraints
British Prime Minister David Cameron is working with London police, intelligence services and industry officials to see if they can stop potential rioters from communicating through the social media. On Thursday, Cameron told British lawmakers that the free flow of information can be used for good, but can also be used for ill.
