Shauna Wright
Nasty Norovirus Sickens 500 Passengers on Carnival Cruise Ships
In yet another blow to the cruise industry — and Carnival Cruises in particular — nearly 500 people contracted norovirus on board two of the company’s Florida-based Princess Cruises ships last week.
Roseanne Barr Is Running for President — Wait, What?
People who aren’t happy with the current presidential candidates may soon have another choice: Roseanne Barr. The actress and comedian said Thursday she’s running for the Green Party’s nomination.
And she’s not joking.
Blood Test for Depression in the Works
It may eventually be possible to diagnose depression with a simple blood test, according to a new study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.
Can Smoking Cause Psoriasis?
If you’re a smoker, here’s another reason to quit: a large study suggests that smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin condition psoriasis.
Yo-yo Dieting Won’t Shorten Your Life
For years, many doctors have believed that “yo-yo dieting” — or repeatedly gaining and losing weight — is so bad for us that it may even shorten our lives. But a new report says people who do it are at no higher risk of an early death than anyone else.
Komen Reverses Funding Cuts to Planned Parenthood
Earlier this week, the Susan G. Komen For the Cure foundation said it was cutting funds for breast cancer screenings conducted at Planned Parenthood facilities — and a remarkable firestorm of negative publicity followed.
On Friday, the nation’s largest breast-cancer advocacy agency waved the white flag and backed down.
Proposed Housing Rule May Mean You Won’t Be Able to Afford Your Dream Home — Dollars and Sense
If you had to put 20 percent down to buy a house, would you be able to do so?
A new study from the Center for Responsible Lending at the University of North Carolina says most people wouldn’t — and it could have dramatic and negative effects on the struggling housing market.
Sunny Skies May Lead to Fewer Strokes
If you live someplace with lots of sunny days, new research suggests you might be at a lower risk for having a stroke.
Experimental Prostate Cancer Medication Could Extend Lives
New research finds an experimental prostate cancer drug that works differently than other treatments actually extends the lives of men with spreading cancer by an average of nearly five months.
Certain Parts of Brain Bigger in Popular People: Study
If you don’t have many friends, a new study says maybe your brain just isn’t big enough to attract them.