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Man Arrested for Sending Ricin-Laced Letters to President, Senator

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:31:14 +0000

Federal authorities have arrested Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, for allegedly sending letters containing the deadly poison ricin to President Obama and Senator Roger Wicker (R.-Miss.) earlier this week.

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Good News; Maybe the South Isn't the Fattest After All

Jen Austin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:05:03 +0000

If a survey-taker called and said she was doing research on obesity in the US and asked how much you weigh, would you tell the truth?

The South always gets a bad rap for having the biggest obesity problems, but now there's new evidence that shows perhaps we're just more honest! Some of the worst obesity problems in the US are said to be in southern states like Mississippi and Alabama, and Texas doesn't fare a whole lot better. But maybe that's just because those in northern states aren't quite as forthcoming with the details about their body weight.

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You May Be Surprised to Learn Just How Many Americans Shop to Boost Their Mood

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:32:34 +0000

You would think that with a sluggish economy, saving money would make Americans happy, but it’s actually spending that can put a smile on their faces.

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City of Lufkin Bans Smoking

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:31:26 +0000

This is a follow-up to a story I wrote on April 2. Hang on a sec - let me put out my cigarette.

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Water Kicks Soda to the Curb to Become the Most Popular Drink in America

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:09:38 +0000

If you’re in the water business, it’s time to break out the champagne and celebrate.

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Texas Ranks in the Middle in 'Well-Being' Study

Jen Austin — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:10:05 +0000

These people have Hawaii written all over them.

It could be better, it could be worse for Texas.

When it comes to overall well-being, we're right in the middle of the pack at 27th of the 50 states, and for the 4th year in a row, Hawaii ranks number 1. Things could go totally wrong there and it would still be a good day. Because you're in Hawaii.

What about the worst state? Which state's sense of well-being is generally in the tank?

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Texas Among the Saddest States

Jen Austin — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:28:36 +0000

Feeling blue today? Blame it on Texas.

That's what a new study says, that looked over Twitter posts from us Texans, and others across the US. The study combed for negative and positive words, and added them all up to see which stat

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5 Great Foods You Must Eat for a Healthy Heart

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:09:31 +0000

We’re in the midst of American Heart Month, so it’s more important than ever to focus on treating your heart right.

And maybe nothing matters more than eating the right foods.

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6 Myths About Heart Disease Debunked to Keep You Healthy

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:55:09 +0000

February is American Heart Month, which is a good time to take stock of your ticker to make sure you’re doing all you can to remain healthy and happy.

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5 Helpful Tips to Avoid Catching the Flu

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:35:36 +0000

Unless you’ve been hiding out under the covers shivering, nursing a fever and clutching your achy bones, you probably know this has been a brutal flu season.

What you may not know is there are measures you can take to avoid the flu -- and most of them are pretty darned simple. So, what are they?

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What Are the Most Stressful Jobs in 2013?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:42:37 +0000

If going to work means you run the risk of developing an ulcer or biting your nails until there's only cuticle left, congrats -- you may have one of the most stressful jobs in America.

But is it the most stressful?

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Flu Cases Up in Texas

Jen Austin — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:33:40 +0000

If you're feeling ill today, it may not be the lingering effects of a night out on New Year's Eve.

Flu cases are up in Texas. Emergency rooms from Dallas to Lufkin to Houston are saying they're seeing more flu cases right now, with fevers of 102 to 103 and that yucky, awful, achey feeling. And of course the other pleasantries associated with the flu that we don't need to mention.

With flu cases on the rise, what can be done?

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How Many Calories Does That Thanksgiving Meal Have?

Jen Austin — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:00:26 +0000

The season of eating continues this week.

We stuffed our faces full of candy at Halloween, and now it’s on to the big Thanksgiving meal. This Thursday we’ll sit around the TV watching the Cowboys’ game and graze all day on turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and of course that green bean casserole with the crunchy onions on top that seems to find its way to most tables.

Have you ever put down the fork long enough to count the calories? Prepare yourself for the shock!

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FDA Investigates Another Energy Drink and Its Possible Role in 13 Deaths

Donald Deane — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:30:58 +0000

In what seems to be evidence of an emerging trend, the FDA is currently investigating another highly caffeinated energy drinkand the role it may have played in 13 deaths and many more injuries.

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Test Your Eyesight With the Superb Vision Test App

Lisa Bernier — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:30:31 +0000

Have you ever wondered whether you were colorblind or just needed glasses, but you're not sure if an appointment with the eye doctor is warranted? Well, with the Vision Test App, all you need is your phone to know if you need to start trying on frames.

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Breast Cancer Also Affects Men

Mike Adams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:03:04 +0000

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while all the pink we see on the players during NFL games in October mainly focuses our attention on how the disease affects women and what they can do about it, we should also keep in mind (or learn) that men, too, can contract breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, one in 1,000 men will fall victim to the disease, which claims the life of at least one man every day.

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Heart-Attack Victim Searches for Stranger Who Saved His Life

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:55:40 +0000

Toronto resident Jason Kroft, his wife and their two young children came to New York city earlier this month to visit Kroft's brother-in-law, Andrew Zeller. Zeller was giving the Canadian family a tour of 30 Rockefeller Plaza when Kroft, who had no history of heart disease, went into cardiac arrest, fell to the ground and stopped breathing.

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People Are Happiest at Ages 9 and 68

Mike Adams — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:46:46 +0000

A lot people will tell you that college is the best time you'll ever have, but a new study suggests that the ages at which life is most enjoyable are actually 9 and 68. Researchers say that is likely because these ages represent a time when humans are more likely to make having fun a priority.

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Man Discovers Skin Cancer on Scalp While Shaving Head To Support Wife's Cancer

Dan Seitz — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:00:41 +0000

Talk about your lucky breaks.

Bud Stringer walked into a barber shop recently with a noble goal. His wife of twenty years, Dolly, was losing her hair due to the chemotherapy she had to take for breast cancer, and Bud wanted to show support by shaving his head as well.

Good thing too, as it revealed a cancerous melanoma on his scalp.

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Get Off the Couch or Risk Getting Kidney Disease, Says Science

Donald Deane — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:42:39 +0000

Mom always told you to stop watching so much TV, get up off the couch and exercise more or you become a bum, right? Well, a new study by British researchers has uncovered something else that couch potatoes may need to be concerned about: kidney disease.

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