Children exposed to chemicals from food packaging and textile products may have compromised immune systems, researchers said Tuesday. They found kids with more perfluorinated compounds, or PFCs, in their blood stream were less likely to respond to routine vaccines.
Many older adults like to take a dip a pool, and now a small study suggests it can be good for their blood pressure. Researchers found that those who started swimming a few times a week lowered their systolic blood pressure -- the top number in a blood pressure reading.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have an extensive tour planned for 2012 in the U.S. and in Europe. The Wrecking Ball World Tour will begin on Mar. 18 in Atlanta, Ga. and end in Helsinki, Finland at the end of July 2012. Find the official schedule with all dates and locations for U.S. and Europe here.
Before winning countless awards and being nominated for Best Actress for Albert Nobbs, Glenn Close grew up in a cult, which she attributes to strengthening her acting skills. Here are four other celebrities who also grew up in cults and communes.
Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, is expected to beat Wall Street's consensus profit estimates in the fourth quarter due to a rebound in domestic markets and consumers' need to replace their dated fleet.
While many would love to become Maria Sharapova's boyfriend, the gorgeous tennis star is unfortunately off the market.
President Barack Obama delivered a State of the Union address last night that was heavy on populist themes, highlighting successes from his first three years in office and outlining his goals for the year ahead.
Those who compulsively download and swear by the BitTorrent sites can't possibly live without filesharing. When the anti-piracy Internet meme You wouldn't download a car became popular, mocking at the impossibility of sharing and owning physical objects through BitTorrent sites, many wondered if it was feasible.
A video posted online shows a police man in Southern California shot and killed a man who was using a metal bar to break windows at a fast food restaurant in Monterey Park Monday.
Even before U.S. President Barack Obama made his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney released a pre-buttal to his speech, warning the President would use the platform to divide the nation with a biased speech targeting the general elections. As it turned out, Obama did use the platform to deliver a speech aimed at November's general elections and although he never singled out or named his Republican opponents, he did take several jabs at M...
A group of consumer advocates, academics and economists want to end too-big-to-fail banks, starting with Bank of America Corp.
A 17th century painting, formerly owned by Elizabeth Taylor and attributed to Dutch painter Frans Hals, is expected to fetch around $1 million in Christie's Old Master auctions in New York.
Daring silhouettes and avant-garde creations dominated the Prive couture line by Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, at the 2012 Paris Fashion Week.
The chief economist at Swiss banking giant UBS said Tuesday afternoon that Greece would likely default on its sovereign debt obligation, putting underwriters of insurance against such an event on the hook for billions of dollars in payments. He was only the latest market observer to say a default was imminent.
Lady Gaga's fans will soon be able to get a taste of the singer's childhood.
Why is Warren Buffet's secretary an honored guest at the 2012 State Union?
Stocks edged lower on Tuesday, ending a five-day rally for the S&P 500, as talks to resolve Greece's debt crisis hit a snag and earnings from a number of blue chips disappointed investors.
Daniel Radcliffe is having great success in his post-Potter career
General Motors has effectively cleared one hurdle in its quest to market the Chevrolet Volt to the mass market. But the bigger hurdle is the one that has remained throughout the Volt's existence: Are Americans ready for an electric car?
Author, noted commentator and style expert Charla Krupp, 58 lost her battle with breast cancer on Monday and passed away in New York City.
Tim Gunn, of Project Runway fame, revealed on Tuesday's episode of ABC's The Revolution that he hasn't had sex in 29 years. I haven't had sex in 29 years, Gunn, 58, said on The Revolution. Do I feel like less of a person because of it? No. Not even remotely.
Portland has made its way to Brooklyn, New York.