Shauna Wright
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Are ‘Intelligent Pills’ the Wave of the Future?
Newspapers in the United Kingdom have reported patients will soon be able to purchase “intelligent pills” that contain sensors to monitor their medication use. But what can these pills really do?
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Yikes! British Airways Mistakenly Tells Passengers Their Plane Is Going Down — Twice
People scared of flying might mark British Airways off their list of possible airline choices for good after an automated announcement mistakenly told passengers to prepare for a crash-landing — twice.
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Heavier Ex-NFL Players May Have Declines in Brain Function
A new study suggests retired professional football players who pack on the pounds during their game years may not be as sharp later in life as their counterparts who maintain a healthy weight.
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Bruce Springsteen: New Single Name and Release Date Announced
While Bruce Springsteen hasn’t leaked too many deets about his 17th studio album, his manager Jon Landau says it has “social overtones” and “a very pronounced spiritual dimension.” And now we know a little about its first single, ‘We Take Care of Our Own.’
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Knee Replacements in Younger Patients Could Have Consequences
Knee-replacement surgery was once the domain of senior citizens — but no more. In fact, recent figures for the United Kingdom, United States and Finland show more and more of the surgeries are being done on arthritic Baby Boomers in their 50s — and on people even younger.
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Can You Chew Your Way to Thinness?
If you’ve had trouble losing weight in the past, take heart — someday soon, tamping down your appetite could be as simple as popping a stick of gum.
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Is Warmer Winter Weather a Boon for the Economy? — Dollars and Sense
People can argue about climate change, but they can’t argue with this: so far, 2012 has had some bizarrely warm weather.
And while that may be bad for snow-reliant ski resorts, it’s actually been good for a variety of other industries.
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What Websites Went Dark For the SOPA Blackout? [IMAGES]
On Tuesday, we told you about some of the sites — Wikipedia, Reddit and the Cheezburger network among them — that planned to go dark today in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act (PIPA), anti-piracy legislation under consideration by the US Congress.
They weren’t the only stops on the internet to take a stand — here’s a roundup of some of the most prominent peaceful prot
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Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ Celebrates 25 Years with Documentary and Box Set
It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since Paul Simon released his landmark album ‘Graceland’ — but it has. And in celebration of the milestone, the film ‘Under African Skies,’ which chronicles the creation and lasting influence of the record, will make its debut at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival this month.
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This Day in History for January 18 – Hawaiian Islands Discovered and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1778 – James Cook is the first known European to discover the Hawaiian Islands, which he names the Sandwich Islands (More info)
1919 – President Woodrow Wilson attends the Paris Peace Conference that would formally end World War I and lay the groundwork for the formation of the League of Nations (More info)
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Celebrity Birthdays for January 18 – Kevin Costner, Jason Segel and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kevin Costner
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor, Director and Screenwriter
Known For: Winning two Oscars for ‘Dances with Wolves,’ acclaimed work in other films like ‘Field of Dreams,’ ‘Bull Durham,’ ‘The Bodyguard,’ ‘Tin Cup’ and ‘The Untouchables,’ and having tomatoes thrown at him after appearing in ‘Waterworld’ and ‘The Postman’
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Staying Properly Hydrated Could Help You Ward Off Diabetes
Some scientists say the amount of water you drink could affect how your body regulates blood sugar — and possibly ward off diabetes.