Reptiles, amphibians can make kids sick

The right animal can be fun and educational in a childcare center but the wrong animal can make kids sick, a U.S. health official warned.

Reptiles, amphibians can make kids sick

Zinc may help tap down inflammation

Zinc helps control infections by gently tapping the brakes on the immune response in a way that prevents out-of-control inflammation, U.S. researchers say.
Zinc may help tap down inflammation

Benedict XVI will be 'pope emeritus'

After he steps down, Pope Benedict XVI will be referred to as pope emeritus or Roman pontiff emeritus, the Vatican announced Tuesday.

Benedict XVI will be 'pope emeritus'

Recall: Maxiloss Weight Advanced

Olaax Corp. is recalling its dietary supplement Maxiloss Weight Advanced in the United States because it contains a banned substance, officials say.
Recall: Maxiloss Weight Advanced

Natural compound keeps bread fresh, tasty

Canadian researchers report they've found a way to replace artificial preservatives in bread with a natural compound, keeping it fresh while making it tastier.
Natural compound keeps bread fresh, tasty

NBA: Miami 109, Cleveland 105

Dwyane Wade sparked a fourth-quarter run and Shane Battier sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:27 left Sunday, rallying the Miami Heat over Cleveland 109-105.
NBA: Miami 109, Cleveland 105

NHL: Detroit 8, Vancouver 3

Damien Brunner led Detroit's offensive assault with two goals and a pair of assists Sunday in the Red Wings' 8-3 blitz of Vancouver.
NHL: Detroit 8, Vancouver 3