Shauna Wright
Caloric Restriction Could Help Asthmatics, Stroke Victims
Asthma sufferers may have a new low cost treatment option. A new study suggests restricting calories may be an effective method for treating asthma and other chronic diseases.
Starving Yourself Sometimes Could Be Good for You
Want to boost your brain power and a live a few years longer to boot? Scientists say the answer could be as simple as occasionally depriving yourself of food.
This Day in History for February 22 – ‘Miracle on Ice’ and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1819 – By the Adams-Onís Treaty, Spain sells Florida to the United States for $5 million (More info)
1879 – In Utica, New York, Frank Woolworth opens the first of many of five-and-dime Woolworth stores (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 22 – Jeri Ryan, Drew Barrymore and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jeri Ryan
Age: 44
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the liberated (“de-assimilated”) Borg, Seven of Nine, on ‘Star Trek: Voyager,’ roles on other shows like ‘Leverage,’ ‘Boston Public,’ ‘Dark Skies’ and ‘Shark,’ and her current role as Dr. Kate Murphy on the ABC drama ‘Body of Proof’
Millions of Baby Boomers Could Have Hepatitis C
Federal health officials are warning that deaths from the liver-destroying hepatitis C virus are on the rise, and that baby boomers are especially at risk.
Are You Ready to Pay 50 Cents for a Stamp? — Dollars and Sense
Facing huge budget shortfalls, the United States Postal Service has proposed solutions including closing hundreds of post offices and eliminating Saturday deliveries. Now it may be considering jacking up the price of stamps, too.
Research Finds Young People Can’t Live Without a Smartphone
A new Nielsen poll finds smartphones are becoming less of a luxury and more of a so-called necessity — at least for younger people.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 21 – Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Love Hewitt and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kelsey Grammer
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His two-decade portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the hit sitcoms ‘Cheers’ and ‘Frasier,’ providing the voice for characters like Sideshow Bob on ‘The Simpsons,’ currently starring in the Starz series ‘Boss,’ and a tabloid-friendly personal life that’s included four marri
This Day in History for February 21 – Malcolm X Assassinated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1848 – Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels publish ‘The Communist Manifesto’ (More info)
1878 – The first telephone book is issued in New Haven, CT (More info)
Weekend Box Office – ‘Safe House’ Proves Dangerous to the Competition
The Denzel Washington/Ryan Reynolds thriller ‘Safe House’ kept movie-goers on the edge of their seats this holiday weekend, earning $28.4 million to land at the top of the charts in its second week of release.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 20 – Cindy Crawford, Rihanna and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Cindy Crawford
Age: 46
Occupation: Model and Entrepreneur
Known For: Being among the world’s most popular supermodels in 1980s and 1990s, adorning hundreds of magazine covers, starring in several music videos, hosting MTV’s ‘House of Style,’ and the trademark mole above her upper lip
This Day in History for February 20 – USPS Established and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1792 – The Postal Service Act, establishing the United States Post Office Department, is signed by President George Washington (More info)
1872 – The Metropolitan Museum of Art opens in New York City (More info)