Alcohol offers protection, relief from rheumatoid arthritis
Drinking alcohol regularly may not be too bad for the health, at least for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers or those at high risk of acquiring the painful condition. A study by British researchers showed that non-drinkers were more prone to developing the debilitating condition than those who drank alcohol more than 10 days per month.
Higher GM and Ford sales point to steady recovery
Auto sales rose 5 percent in July in an uneven recovery that left Toyota Motor Co <7203.T> and Honda Motor Co <7267.T> sputtering with declines from strong results a year ago.
ADA study says more kids having tooth erosion from too much acidic drinks
The Australian Dental Association has found in a recent study that more Australian children are suffering from tooth erosion. The cause, it says, is too much drinking of acidic fruit juice bars, soda and sports drinks.
P&G profit hit as it markets new products
Consumer goods makers like Procter & Gamble Co and Clorox Co have bet on new products to spur growth, but heavy promotional expenses will keep that growth moderate in the next year.
Barnes & Noble mulls sale
Barnes & Noble , the world's largest brick and mortar bookseller, said it is looking into selling itself, as its business suffers in the high-stakes battle for a leading role in the digital books market.
Philip Morris backs ad blitz against Labor’s tobacco packaging plan
A newly-organized group is launching this weekend an anti-Labor advertising campaign designed by Liberal Party strategists and funded by tobacco companies. The ad blitz set for the weekend will attack the said party's proposed law on packaging tobacco products.
Liquor offenses up in Queensland, countermeasures mulled
Liquor offences, like incidents of drunken violence, have increased in Queensland over the past five years prompting the state government to consider countermeasures.
Hackers could enslave iPad, iPhone: security firms
A newly discovered vulnerability in the software that runs Apple Inc's iPad and iPhone could allow hackers to enslave the popular mobile devices, three security firms said on Tuesday.
Dow Chemical profit misses estimates, shares plunge
Dow Chemical Co , the biggest U.S. chemical maker, posted a lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday as it idled several plants to retool for higher production rates, sending shares down nearly 9 percent.
U.S. authorities able to tap BlackBerry messaging
The BlackBerry -- renown for the security of its messaging -- doesn't offer 100 percent protection from eavesdropping. At least not in the United States.
Consumer and housing data fan recovery worries
Consumer spending and incomes were flat in June while home purchase contracts tumbled to a record low, implying an anemic economic recovery for the remainder of this year.
Stocks retreat on data on day after rally
Stocks slipped on Tuesday as Dow component Procter & Gamble Co.'s lackluster results, coupled with weaker-than-estimated data on consumer spending and housing, prompted investors to exercise caution a day after the market's 2 percent rally.
Pfizer reassures on long-term view
Pfizer Inc posted higher-than-expected quarterly results and stood by its longer-term profit view, allaying investor concern over looming generic drug competition and lifting its shares almost 6 percent.
Donald Trump sued for fraud over Trump SoHo condo
Donald Trump and the promoters of his Trump SoHo hotel-condominium were sued by buyers who accused them of fraudulently touting out-sized sales figures to encourage them to buy units and inflate the project's financial health.
Corrected: Higher GM and Ford sales point to steady recovery
(Corrects fourth paragraph to show Ford's sales gain was lower after including, not excluding, Volvo)
Analysis: Cash-rich Apple's CFO may have world's best job
Apple Inc Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer faces a dilemma that perhaps every finance chief wishes to have: obscene amounts of cash and nowhere to put it.
Hackers could enslave iPad and iPhone: security firm
A newly discovered vulnerability in the software that runs Apple Inc's iPad and iPhone could allow hackers to remotely enslave the popular mobile devices, a security firm warned on Tuesday.
Get your vitamin C from pineapples
Australians spend more than $250 million annually on cough and flu medications, revealed Choice Magazine.
Skin-tanning procedure doubles skin cancer risk in young Australians
Australian scientists have finally confirmed that the risk of developing skin cancer before hitting 40 is nearly double among young people who use solariums.
Stay healthy by drinking camel milk
Camel milk has been long known for its curative properties - it contains high concentration of lactoferrin that has amazing anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.
Full-fat dairy cuts down risk of heart-related deaths
The latest research by the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) has revealed something that dairy food-enthusiasts will be happy to know - full-fat dairy products are not only harmless and that they may reduce the risk of heart-related deaths.
Victorians clueless about cancer risk factors
The recently released survey conducted by the Cancer Council Victoria reveals an interesting observation - majority of Victorians are clueless about the fact that failure to exercise can rise up their risk of developing cancer.
BlackBerry may make concessions in government talks: reports
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion may make concessions to India and Kuwait after their governments voiced concerns about the smartphone as a security threat, newspapers said on Tuesday.
GM July U.S. sales up 5 percent
General Motors Co posted a 5 percent gain in July U.S. sales on Tuesday which it said underscored evidence of progress in the year since its emergence from a U.S. government-funded bankruptcy.
Sanofi investors oppose big hike in Genzyme bid
Sanofi-Aventis investors have urged the drugmaker not to pay more than about $19 billion to land Genzyme, some $10 a share below the price wanted by the U.S. biotech group.
Venice, Italy
Venice captivates all who fall under her spell. She is the goddess of all things romantic and mercantile. She represents a lost world, a last link with a vanished history.
Wall Street falls on P&G and data
Stocks fell on Tuesday after disappointing results from Dow component Procter & Gamble and weak economic data, but a bullish profit and outlook from Pfizer, the world's largest drugmaker, helped limit losses.
WorkCover bares 94 asbestos complaints in public, private schools
WorkCover NSW on Tuesday revealed that it received 94 complaints about asbestos in public and private schools since 2007. Notices to correct the safety breaches were issued but this was not enough to shield WorkCover against criticisms from the opposition and the Greens.
Wall St drops on P&G's results
Stocks slipped on Tuesday after disappointing results from Dow component Procter & Gamble and some discouraging economic data, but robust earnings from drug giant Pfizer limited the market's decline.
June pending home sales fall to record low
Contracts for pending sales of previously owned U.S. homes fell to a record low in June as buyers sat on the sidelines, a survey from the National Association of Realtors showed on Tuesday.
