Study: Heart patients who get the flu are more likely to have a heart attackSeptember 21st, 2009 Study: Flu viruses can spark heart attacksLONDON — Heart patients who catch the flu may have more to worry about than just a fever or the sniffles: the virus could also spark a heart attack, new research shows. Amid the global outbreak of swine flu, experts say it's crucial that heart patients get vaccinated against both regular flu and swine flu to avoid medical problems.
Head of copyright office tells Congressional panel that Google book deal is 'at odds' with lawSeptember 10th, 2009 Copyright office leader balks at Google book dealWASHINGTON — The head of the U.S. Copyright Office has serious concerns with a class-action settlement that would grant Google the digital rights to millions of books that are no longer being published.
2 viruses threaten Michigan blueberry industry; scientists forced to destroy research plantsAugust 31st, 2009 Blueberry virus strikes Michigan research centerDETROIT — Two destructive viruses have shown up in blueberry bushes in Michigan. Michigan is the nation's No.
Miss California USA may have lost her crown, but she's gained a book deal, publisher saysJuly 20th, 2009 Miss California lost crown, but gains a book dealNEW YORK — The former Miss California who was stripped of her title last month has a book deal. Carrie Prejean will publish a memoir called "Still Standing." Conservative book house Regnery (REG'-nur-ee) Publishing said Monday that it will release the book.
Bristol Palin's former fiance talks about Gov. Palin's resignationJuly 10th, 2009 Levi Johnston talks about Palin's resignationANCHORAGE, Alaska — The former fiance of Gov. Sarah Palin's 18-year-old daughter says he thinks he knows why the Alaska governor is resigning — concerns over money.
Obama's half-brother George signs book dealJune 16th, 2009 NEW YORK - US President Barack Obama's half-brother, George Obama, is working on a book to be published by Simon & Schuster, the US publishing giant said in a statement Monday. George Obama, 27, is the youngest of the seven children born to Obama's father in Kenya and was recently arrested there for marijuana possession.
Public health experts gauge flu outbreak as Spain leads Europe in swine flu cases with 20May 3rd, 2009 Spain leads Europe in swine flu cases with 20MEXICO CITY — Health experts walked a tightrope Sunday, unsure whether the swine flu epidemic was starting to fizzle out or was just in a lull before another surge, as Spain reported 20 confirmed cases, making it the hardest-hit nation in Europe. Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova said there were 11 cases of people suspected to have died in Mexico from the virus in the previous 24 hours.
CDC: New swine flu virus lacks genes that made 1918 pandemic flu strain so deadlyMay 1st, 2009 CDC: New virus lacks genes of 1918 killer fluATLANTA — The swine flu virus that has frightened the world is beginning to look a little less ominous. New York City officials reported Friday that the swine flu still has not spread beyond a few schools.
How WHO measures a pandemic: Pandemic Alert Phases and what they meanApril 27th, 2009 How WHO measures a pandemicThe World Health Organization has six phases of pandemic alert to assess the potential for a new global flu outbreak. — Phase 1.
World Bank gives Mexico more than $200 million in loans to help with swine flu outbreakApril 26th, 2009 World Bank gives aid to Mexico for swine fluWASHINGTON — The World Bank said Sunday that it is providing Mexico with more than $200 million in loans to help it deal with an outbreak of a new strain of swine flu. Mexican health officials say swine flu has killed up to 86 people and probably sickened about 1,400 in the country since April 13.
Mexico City mayor cancels all public events for 10 days to try to contain swine flu outbreakApril 25th, 2009 Mexico City cancels all public events for 10 daysMEXICO CITY — Mexico City is suspending all public events for 10 days as officials try to contain an outbreak of a deadly new swine flu. Mayor Marcelo Ebrard says the city has enough medicine to treat those infected, but the city's focus is on containing the spread of the strain.
WHO chief Chan says swine flu found in Mexico, US has 'pandemic potential'April 25th, 2009 WHO: Mexico swine flu has 'pandemic potential'GENEVA — An outbreak of swine flu in Mexico and the United States is a quickly evolving situation that has "pandemic potential," the head of the World Health Organization said Saturday before an emergency meeting of flu experts. WHO Director-General Margaret Chan said the North American outbreak of a never-before-seen virus was a very serious situation.
Goody signs book deal detailing her last momentsMarch 19th, 2009 LONDON - Reality TV star Jade Goody, whose condition is said to be deteriorating rapidly, has signed a book deal detailing her battle with terminal cancer. The book, titled 'Forever In My Heart', will be written as a 'letter' to her young sons Bobby and Freddie, reported contactmusic.com
The 27-year-old's condition has worsened after her cervical cancer spread to the rest of her body and doctors declared it terminal.
Hudson hero Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger to make millions from book dealMarch 13th, 2009 NEW YORK - American airline transport pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, who made headlines with his heroic landing in the Hudson River early this year, is reportedly set to make millions from a book deal. Sullenberger, who came into the limelight after saving the life of 155 people with an emergency landing in the river, has been meeting many publishers these days.
Britney Spears to release autobiography?January 19th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears is all set to sign a $14 million publishing deal and is close to writing her memoirs. The pop star is about to detail her rise to stardom and recent troubles after landing a multi-million-book deal, reported contactmusic.com
'There have been numerous unofficial autobiographies about Britney, but she had never agreed to pen her own, until now,' said a source close to the star.
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