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George Bush and the federal government are sending you some money soon. Millions of people will get $300 or more, many will get even more than that. These two Web...

Patients who undergo vision-correcting laser eye surgery sign a release form with an extensive list of risks, but some researchers and former patients say a potential complication is not mentioned:...

While U.S. presidents seek historic prominence, few cars named for them have achieved the same result. The exception is Lincoln, named by Henry Leland for the president he revered. You'd...

With help from University of Arizona microbiologist Charles Gerba, Andrew Weil put together a list in his recent Self-Healing newsletter of the nastiest germ sources. Kitchen sponge versus toilet: There's...

It's hard to sleep well at night if the sheets on your unmade bed are wound in knots around your ankles. Mom was right. Make your bed. As long as...

With their presidential nomination all but settled, Republicans now turn to the next question: Whom will Arizona Sen. John McCain pick as his running mate? Some possibilities: Haley Barbour: The...

Some plumbers still are cold to the idea of tankless, or demand, water heaters, but the variety on the market seems to get wider every day. With help from the...

If you can bypass the butter, popcorn is a low-fat, whole-grain snack full of fiber. Here's a recipe to gussy up fat-free microwave popcorn with herbs and cheese and a...

Mike Doughty has a lot on his plate these days. The former Soul Coughing frontman is also a blogger, traveler, photographer, storyteller, comeback story and poet, among other things. He's...

If traditional push-ups are fairly routine, try adding triceps push-ups to your repertoire. You'll significantly engage your triceps in this challenging version. Get into push-up position; however, place your hands...