Rates of sexually transmitted diseases in St. Louis still high

Saturday, January 21st, 2012

The number of new cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in the St. Louis area increased in 2010, according to an annual report released today by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The city of St. Louis ranks second for chlamydia, third for gonorrhea and 20th for syphilis ...

‘Angry Brides’ game targets sexist Indian dowry demands

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Dowries — such as jewellery, clothes, cars and money — are traditionally given by the bride's family to the groom and his parents to ensure she is taken care of in her new home. The custom was outlawed more than five decades ago. But it is still widely practiced, ...

Hundreds enjoy perfect weather for Syracuse Resolution Run

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Syracuse, NY -- It was a good morning for resolutions. Hundreds of runners participated Sunday morning in the Syracuse Track Club's annual Resolution Run. The sun shone, the roads were clear and the temperature hovered around ...

Oldest yoga teacher, 91, awarded by Guiness World Records 

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

Oldest yoga teacher, 91, awarded by Guiness World Records  While there might be other, older yogis somewhere in the world, Bates completed the lengthy documentation process required by Guinness. Chris O'Meara/AP Bernice Bates teaches her weekly yoga class at the ...