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Retirees who use the Internet less likely to be depressed: study
"The largest impacts on depression were actually for those people who lived alone, so it's really suggesting that it's about connecting with others, eliminating isolation and loneliness," lead study author Shelia Cotten said. De...

Earnings, healthcare give Wall Street sixth straight gain
By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as a host of solid earnings reports, along with strength in the healthcare sector, helped lift the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to their sixth straight advance. Netflix Inc surged 7 per...

Splashy plan for pool in NYC's East River unveiled
NEW YORK (AP) — Forget schlepping to Jones Beach or down the Jersey Shore. A Brooklyn design team said Tuesday that New York's East River could be the next great place for a summer swim.

Valeant CEO breaks the mold in building drug empire
At any given time, the acquisitive chief executive of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Inc is brokering multiple deal discussions and eyeing as many as 50 buying opportunities. It's not the usual way of doing business in the drug sector, where researc...

For Teen Drivers, Unruly Passengers May Be Greater Threat Than Phones
TUESDAY, April 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Teen drivers distracted by passengers' loud talking and fooling around are more likely to be involved in serious incidents than those distracted by technology such as cell phones, according to a new stud...

Spouse's Sunny Outlook May Be Good for Your Health
TUESDAY, April 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Marriage vows often include the promise to stick together for better or for worse, and research now suggests that when it comes to your health, having an optimistic spouse is better. Researchers analyzed...

CP outlook, Valeant deal inject cheer into TSX
By Alastair Sharp TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index notched a solid gain on Tuesday, helped by a surge in Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc after it said it planned to buy Botox maker Allergan Inc and an upbeat outlook fro...

Lilly eyes emerging markets in Novartis animal-health deal
By Gus Trompiz and Ransdell Pierson PARIS/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The purchase of Novartis' animal-health business will strengthen Eli Lilly's hand in emerging markets, tapping into growing demand there for protein-rich diets and household t...

High-fat diets linked to some types of breast cancer
By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who eat a lot of fat, particularly saturated fat, may be at higher risk of certain types of breast cancer, new research suggests. Past studies have come to differing conclusions on a possible ...

Wall Street up for sixth straight session on earnings, healthcare
By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as a host of solid earnings reports, along with strength in the healthcare sector, helped lift the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to their sixth straight advance. Netflix Inc surged 7 per...