Migraine linked with sex drive
2006-06-16 16:25:18
For some individuals prone to migraine, this susceptibility may not necessarily interfere with their sex life and may in fact improve their libido, according to research published in the journal Headache.
Sunscreens faulted on cancer protection
2006-06-16 16:06:22
Think slathering on the highest-number sunscreen at the beach or pool will spare you skin cancer and premature wrinkles? Probably not, if you're in the sun a lot. That's because you don't need a sunburn to suffer the effects that can cause various types of skin cancer.
New dogs learn old tricks
2006-06-16 14:17:41
Dog handlers in a British police force are having to take language classes -- to communicate with their latest recruits.
Fugitive bear visits German resort
2006-06-19 10:14:13
The race to catch a brown bear wandering around Bavaria and Austria gained urgency after he strolled into a lakeside resort and even sat down outside a police station, officials said Sunday.
Gallery loses head, displays plinth
2006-06-16 08:33:06
One of Britain's most prestigious art galleries put a block of slate on display, topped by a small piece of wood, in the mistaken belief it was a work of art.
Man digs 60-foot-deep hole in yard
2006-06-15 19:36:20
A homeowner digging for gold in his front yard said he got "carried away" and ended up with a 60-foot-deep hole, authorities said.
Pregnant pause as Moms wait for baby bonus
2006-06-19 23:17:31
Australian hospitals are bracing for a baby boom in July as expectant mothers try to delay imminent births to take advantage of a new welfare payment, researchers said Monday.
Woman challenges anti-pig law and wins
2006-06-15 19:36:20
The City Council has voted to allow potbellied pigs within the city limits in a 5-4 decision that came after a woman challenged a century-old swine ban in one of the state's biggest cities.
Spiderman outs himself to the press
2006-06-15 11:18:20
In the latest edition of the Marvel comic "Civil War" on sale, Spiderman does the unthinkable and removes his Spidey mask to publicly reveal his hidden identity.
Parents in court over son's circumcision
2006-06-15 10:15:41
Groups opposed to circumcision are watching the case of an 8-year-old suburban Chicago boy whose divorced parents are fighting in court over whether he should have the procedure.
Geese blamed for lake pollution
2006-06-15 10:20:55
Officials are looking to capture some of Lake Tahoe's biggest polluters: Canada geese.
Bulls get fake cows at sex shows
2006-06-15 10:01:13
Live "sex shows" of bulls mounting a simulated cow have become a big attraction at an agricultural exhibition taking place in New Zealand.