The Rise, and Fall, of John Edwards
At one time, he seemingly had it all: A political career to boast of, a name everyone - or at least most Democrats - respected, a wife that loved him for 32 long years, and four children to show for it. But, oh, how easy it is to fall; one faulty move and the king is in check. It is this position John Edwards now finds himself.
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The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: SeaChange International, BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Shanda Games, SuperGen, and Micrel. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: American Superconductor, Strategic Diagnostics, AmeriServ Financial, Napco Security Technologies, and United Community Banks.
Women May Be Over-concerned with New Mammogram Guideline
More than 80 percent of women feel unsafe by the new guidelines which say routine breast cancer screening for women younger than 50 is not mandatory.
John Edwards to Face Criminal Charges; Terrified of Going to Jail
The ex-hopeful presidential candidate John Edwards is about to face criminal charges as a result of a wide investigation spanning two years.
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The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Glu Mobile, PetSmart, Exelixis, Lam Research, and Dollar Tree. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Smart Technologies, Melco Crown Entertainment, Metabolix, KLA-Tencor, Yongye International, Applied Materials, and Intel.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (WSTL, PETM, ROST, EXEL, SIFY, SMT, ARIA, ALKS, ORBK, CELL)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Westell Technologies, PetSmart, Ross Stores, Exelixis, and Sify Technologies. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Smart Technologies, Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Alkermes, Orbotech, and Brightpoint.
Coffee: Reducing The Risk Of Breast Cancer
Consumption of coffee will actually decrease the risk of developing a certain kind of breast cancer according to what Swedish researchers found. What they did is that they compared the consumption of coffee in postmenopausal women diagnosed with cancer and women of the same age with no cancer.
Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell engaged
Pop music legend Paul McCartney has officially become engaged to girlfriend Nancy Shevell, according to a report from CNN.
Could your 'green bulb' cause cancer?
A report from German scientists has refuelled apprehensions over the carcinogenic implications of energy saving devices, bulbs in particular.
Immunogen Shares Hit New High on Breast Cancer Study Results
Shares of Immunogen Inc. (NASDAQ: IMGN) touched a new 52-week high and a 9-year high of $12.03 on Thursday. Roche Holding AG said an experimental drug T-DM1 was effective in a mid-stage study of breast cancer patients whose disease has spread.
Prince William and Kate Middleton announce best man, maid of honor
As the big day is approaching for the royal wedding, Prince William and Kate Middleton announced the maid of honor, bridesmaids, best man and ring-bearers for their upcoming wedding.
John Edwards to marry Rielle Hunter
The world is greeting the news with reserve as John lost his wife to cancer just a month back
Novartis Clinches Alcon In $12.9 Bln Deal
Swiss drug maker Novartis will pay $12.9 billion to buy the remaining shares of Alcon it doesn't already own to broaden its presence in the booming eye-care market, which is expected to outgrow the pharmaceuticals market in coming years.
P Diddy distances himself from charity controversy
P Diddy says he is not responsible for breast cancer charities not getting funds for a party he hosted for a club
Top After-Market NASDAQ Losers (GTLS, COCO, DSPG, MCBC, MIPS)
The top after-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: Chart Industries, Corinthian Colleges, DSP Group, Macatawa Bank, MIPS Technologies, BSD Medical, NetScout Systems, Constant Contact, Stonemor Partners, and Monro Muffler Brake.
Sound, Light And Gold Can See Inside The Body
Using particles of gold, ultrasound and an infrared laser, scientists can now see into the body in m,ore detail than ever before.
Roche to slash 4,800 jobs amid healthcare cost pressures
Swiss pharma giant Roche said it plans to cut 4,800 jobs worldwide over the next two years due to mounting cost pressures in healthcare -particularly in the US and Europe - and increasing hurdles for the approval and pricing of new medicines.