As we bid farewell to Oprah's talk show, we find out what made her so influential.
New advice counsels against teaching women how to do self exams for cancer.
If you hear "Avalanche!," do you know what to do next?
Posted by Kasey-Dee Gardner 2 HOURS AGO | 0
Oprah Winfrey announced yesterday that after 25 years on the air, she would end her beloved talk show in September 2011. This announcement caused visceral reactions among my Facebook "friends." Several status updates read "Oprah, NOOOOOOOOOOOO," or... Read more
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Take a look back at the top stories of the past week in the Discovery News Flashback Slide Show. Read more
Posted by Amanda Onion Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:53 PM ET | 0
Like a lot of U.S. women now, I'm confused about the recent recommendations from the Preventive Services Task Force of the Department of Health and Human Services -- especially their advice on breast self-exams. I can somewhat understand the... Read more
Posted Thu Nov 19, 2009 08:58 AM ET | 0
Efforts like quarantines and school closings have not helped contain swine flu, experts say. Read more
Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:49 PM ET | 0
A team of thirsty polar explorers will drill beneath the ice to reach Scotch whiskey 100 years old. Read more
Posted Fri Nov 13, 2009 04:29 PM ET | 0
Estimates of deaths caused by the swine flu have grown to nearly 4,000 since April, roughly quadrupling previous estimates. Read more
Posted Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:35 AM ET | 0
Take a look back at the top stories of the past week in the Discovery News Flashback Slide Show. Read more
Posted by Lori Cuthbert Wed Nov 11, 2009 03:42 PM ET | 0
I've been under some stress lately. Not the minor kind that everyday life usually brings, like ferrying kids to and fro, working, or the usual frustrations of owning a house. I'm talking about the big stresses that can clobber us, ... Read more
Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Nov 11, 2009 07:00 AM ET | 0
Early exposure to airborne pollutants could increase the risk of infection in newborn babies. Read more
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Nov 11, 2009 01:39 AM ET | 0
It would take a combination of severe and catastrophic events to drive the hardy human race to extinction, research concludes. And ultimately, the human race, itself, will determine its fate. Read more
Posted by Amanda Onion Tue Nov 10, 2009 02:42 PM ET | 0
My four-year-old got her swine flu vaccination yesterday. At the time, I was relieved when the school nurse pulled out a spray rather than a syringe. There were no tears -- or at least fewer than if she had gotten ... Read more
Posted by Amanda Onion Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:13 AM ET | 0
"To sleep, perchance to dream," Hamlet mused. But to what end? Psychologists like Freud and Jung have long cashed in on the potency of dreams and how they may reflect our inner emotional lives. But new research suggests dreams may ... Read more
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Nov 09, 2009 05:20 AM ET | 0
Our human ancestors did not eat much fruit, but instead consumed a lot of root vegetables, nuts, insects and some meat, according to a new study. Read more
Posted by Lori Cuthbert Sun Nov 08, 2009 09:30 PM ET | 0
Welcome to the new Discovery News! My team and I are thrilled to be unveiling our brand new site. It’s the outcome of months of hard work and planning to bring you a site that wraps all of our fantastic ... Read more
Posted by James Williams Sun Nov 08, 2009 02:04 PM ET | 0
Horrible news about Fort Hood yesterday. As an alumnus of VA Tech who followed that tragedy from afar, I found this latest shooting extremely painful to watch. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families and friends. As ... Read more
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