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The Bee Gees can save your life—literally If you were deeply sick of "Free Bird" in the seventies, the Bee Gees' blow-dried hair, platform shoes, and disco beat may have felt like a lifesaver. Now, researchers say the song "Stayin' Alive" can literally save lives. Turns out... Read More »

Later this month at an annual meeting, experts from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) will present a new procedure that they say will correct "severely deflated, sagging breasts." The new surgery fixes so-called pancake boobs without the use of breast implants.... Read More »

A flurry of news reports and articles on the growing number of children diagnosed with bipolar disorder and other mental health illnesses has many parents in a panic. When... Read More »

If you're hoping a new administration will bring you health-care security, don't hold your breath. With the country reeling from the banking debacle, and the markets in a free fall, even the most optimistic Americans question whether the next president will be able fulfill his health-care... Read More »

1. Don't look at the clock. Do this instead: Turn the clock around to face the wall, or hide it in a drawer or under the bed. Constantly checking the time will only arouse you and reinforce the idea that you'll "never" get back to sleep.
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Dating is rarely easy for anyone. But when you live with a disfiguring skin disease like psoriasis, you have another layer of anxiety to add to the everyday stresses of finding a partner. For many people living with the condition, insecurities about their appearance and fear of... Read More »