While fewer people in the United States are dying from strokes, the number of strokes has remained about the same, health officials report.
While fewer people in the United States are dying from strokes, the number of strokes has remained about the same, health officials report.
The average data, texting and minute plan for a smartphone is estimated to cost around $2,100 for a two-year contract.
The average data, texting and minute plan for a smartphone is estimated to cost around $2,100 for a two-year contract.
Jim Parsons, who plays arrogant nerd Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory, has found a very modest way to announce that he is gay.
Jim Parsons, who plays arrogant nerd Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory, has found a very modest way to announce that he is gay.
Break out the blue accessories for Jersey Shore's Snooki!
Break out the blue accessories for Jersey Shore's Snooki!
Jillian Michaels is a new mother of two!
Jillian Michaels is a new mother of two!
Laverne & Shirley star Michael McKean suffered a broken leg after being hit by a car while walking on a sidewalk in Manhattan.
Laverne & Shirley star Michael McKean suffered a broken leg after being hit by a car while walking on a sidewalk in Manhattan.
Memorial Day weekend, the start of the summer driving season, is expected to see gasoline prices at their lowest in two years.
Memorial Day weekend, the start of the summer driving season, is expected to see gasoline prices at their lowest in two years.
Get an up-close look at LG's new 55-inch OLED TV.
Get an up-close look at LG's new 55-inch OLED TV.
Despite scary headlines by the score, most people don't have to fear that they'll be the next victim of the so-called flesh-eating bacteria disease, experts say.
Despite scary headlines by the score, most people don't have to fear that they'll be the next victim of the so-called flesh-eating bacteria disease, experts say.
New studies show that plugging in your electric car to recharge it is the equivalent of paying a dollar a gallon for gasoline -- forever.
New studies show that plugging in your electric car to recharge it is the equivalent of paying a dollar a gallon for gasoline -- forever.
Rhubarb's vibrant red-green stalks can typically be found in the markets from early spring through mid-summer.
Rhubarb's vibrant red-green stalks can typically be found in the markets from early spring through mid-summer.
Office kitchens and break rooms are germ "hotspots," and sink and microwave handles in these areas are the dirtiest surfaces touched by office workers on a daily basis.
Office kitchens and break rooms are germ "hotspots," and sink and microwave handles in these areas are the dirtiest surfaces touched by office workers on a daily basis, according to a new study.
If you're building a new home, try incorporating these unique features.
If you're building a new home, try incorporating these unique features.
Snooki is packing her bags -- but that doesn't mean she's off Jersey Shore.
Snooki is packing her bags -- but that doesn't mean she's off Jersey Shore.
Like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera before her, Disney darling Selena Gomez seems to be trying to shed her wholesome image.
Like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera before her, Disney darling Selena Gomez seems to be trying to shed her wholesome image.
To get your kids into the spirit of the season and help keep them occupied over Memorial Day weekend, there are lots of simple and inexpensive crafts that they can make themselves.
To get your kids into the spirit of the season and help keep them occupied over Memorial Day weekend, there are lots of simple and inexpensive crafts that they can make themselves.
In a medical science first, researchers turned skin cells from heart failure patients into heart muscle cells that may then be used to fix damaged cardiac tissue.
In a medical science first, researchers turned skin cells from heart failure patients into heart muscle cells that may then be used to fix damaged cardiac tissue.
Body-building and weight-loss products are the types of dietary supplements most likely to cause liver injury, according to a small new study.
Body-building and weight-loss products are the types of dietary supplements most likely to cause liver injury, according to a small new study.
Existing home sales and home prices showed strong annual gains in April, with both posting 10 percent increases over their April 2011 levels.
Existing home sales and home prices showed strong annual gains in April, with both posting 10 percent increases over their April 2011 levels.
Party of Five alum Scott Wolf and his wife Kelley are expecting baby No. 2.
Party of Five alum Scott Wolf and his wife Kelley are expecting baby No. 2.
The people have spoken, and supermodel Bar Refaeli has topped
The people have spoken, and supermodel Bar Refaeli has topped this year's Maxim Hot 100 list.
Got hair? If you don't, you might have a higher risk of prostate cancer, a preliminary study suggests.
Got hair? If you don't, you might have a higher risk of prostate cancer, a preliminary study suggests.
You may not have shopped for a dress this important since your own wedding, so here are some tips to get you going.
You may not have shopped for a dress this important since your own wedding, so here are some tips to get you going.
In a new study, teens who loved listening to music blasting at high decibels on their MP3 players were also more likely than others to smoke marijuana.
In a new study, teens who loved listening to music blasting at high decibels on their MP3 players were also more likely than others to smoke marijuana.
A nightly resort fee adds up for a traveler who books a Las Vegas hotel for almost a month. Should this mandatory fee be bundled into the room rate?
A nightly resort fee adds up for a traveler who books a Las Vegas hotel for almost a month. Should this mandatory fee be bundled into the room rate?
The Falcon 9 rocket and the Dragon capsule are the bread and butter of SpaceX, which hopes for more contracts to ferry things, and people, to and from space.
The Falcon 9 rocket and the Dragon capsule are the bread and butter of SpaceX, which hopes for more contracts with NASA and others to ferry things, and people, to and from space.
In case you missed the annular eclipse you can catch the whole thing courtesy the efforts of science teacher Cory Poole.
In case you missed the annular eclipse you can catch the whole thing courtesy the efforts of science teacher Cory Poole.
Robin Gibb, the co-founder of the Bee Gees, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 62.
Robin Gibb, the co-founder of the Bee Gees, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 62.
Will Smith was not happy with a male reporter who tried to kiss him on the red carpet of the Moscow premiere of Men in Black III.
Will Smith was not happy with a male reporter who tried to kiss him on the red carpet of the Moscow premiere of Men in Black III.
Mark Zuckerberg's relationship status has changed.
Mark Zuckerberg's relationship status has changed.
Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.
Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.
Pet food recall from Diamond Pet Foods has been expanded eight times, triggered an FDA investigation and critique, and now includes cat food.
Pet food recall from Diamond Pet Foods has been expanded eight times, triggered an FDA investigation and critique, and now includes cat food. The company's handling of the salmonella crisis may be even worse.
Alison Sigethy is a new breed or artist, often referred to as an eco-artist.
Alison Sigethy is a new breed or artist, often referred to as an eco-artist.
The Facebook IPO underwhelmed on its first day of trading. Investors are still debating: Is it must-own stock or a company with limited growth potential?
The Facebook IPO underwhelmed on its first day of trading. Investors are still debating Facebook's worth: Is it must-own stock or a company with limited growth potential?
Are you guilty of any of the following beauty foibles?
Are you guilty of any of the following beauty foibles?
Is this French diet the answer to America's weight-loss dreams?
Is this French diet the answer to America's weight-loss dreams?
In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.
In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.
Some hip eateries are changing to electronic menus that let customers order food without waiters, play games, and even 'like' items on Facebook.
Some hip eateries are changing to electronic menus that let customers order food without waiters, play games, and even 'like' items on Facebook.
It's the little things that warm a space most, not the appliances or the layout or the material of the countertops.
It's the little things that warm a space most, not the appliances or the layout or the material of the countertops.
A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis.
A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis, but it's too soon to say whether there's any reason for women to change their habits.
Remember kids, always back up your data. Or, failing that, surround yourself with needy infants.
Remember kids, always back up your data. Or, failing that, surround yourself with needy infants.
Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.
Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.
Today's explorers want to stay connected even in the wilderness. And they can thanks to a wide range of new products.
Today's explorers want to stay connected even in the wilderness. And they can thanks to a wide range of products that let campers stay in touch with music, media content and more.
The Facebook IPO, valued at $100 billion, is among the most-anticipated ever. But some analysts wonder about Facebook's future, and insiders plan to sell lots of shares.
The Facebook IPO, valued at $100 billion, is among the most-anticipated ever. But some analysts wonder about Facebook's future, and insiders plan to sell lots of shares.
If you're doing one of these jobs, it's probably for reasons other than the pay, whether it's helping people, your country or your community.
If you're doing one of these jobs, it's probably for reasons other than the pay, whether it's helping people, your country or your community.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife Mary Kennedy has been found dead. She was 52.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife Mary Kennedy has been found dead. She was 52.
Jenelle Evans is engaged to boyfriend Gary Head.
Jenelle Evans is engaged to boyfriend Gary Head.
In New England, baked beans are an enduring tradition.
In New England, baked beans are an enduring tradition.
It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired.
It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired. But there was a hidden catch: The pictures showed the same six women both before and after weight-loss.
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, and the 2012 Hyundai Azera have earned top crash-test ratings across the board from the IIHS.
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, and the 2012 Hyundai Azera have earned top crash-test ratings across the board from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Disco legend Donna Summer has died at the age of 63. The five-time Grammy winner had been battling cancer.
Disco legend Donna Summer has died at the age of 63. The five-time Grammy winner had been battling cancer.
Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions involved with processing social information.
Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions known to be involved with processing social information, a small study found.
Design firm [FUSE]Chicken offers up its idea for what Apple's next phone could look like.
Design firm [FUSE]Chicken offers up its idea for what Apple's next phone could look like.
JPMorgan's loss of $2 billion shows that the forces that unleashed the recession remain partially untamed -- and that Congress is still struggling to get a handle on the solution.
JPMorgan's loss of $2 billion shows that the forces that unleashed the recession remain partially untamed -- and that Congress is still struggling to get a handle on the solution.
The anonymous masseur who first accused John Travolta of assault and sexual battery has dropped his lawsuit against the actor.
The anonymous masseur who first accused John Travolta of assault and sexual battery has dropped his lawsuit against the actor.
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.
Industries such as residential construction, mobile games, and big data will provide the best business opportunities in 2012.
Industries such as residential construction, mobile games, and big data will provide the best business opportunities in 2012.
