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Accused Killer Who Botched His Own Suicide Gets Liver Transplant

He’s accused of stabbing his wife to death, then attempting suicide by ingesting rat poison, and he’s just received a liver transplant. MSNBC reports that 42-year old Johnny Concepcion received his new liver at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center in New York. His 36 year-old wife was stabbed at least 15 times after the pair [...]

The Healing Power of Tears

Oh, go ahead. Have a good cry. You’ll feel better. It has been said that laughter is the best medicine, but crying can also be very cathartic. Judith Orloff, M.D., author of Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life, writes, “For over 20 years as physician, I’ve witnessed time and again [...]

They Want to Suck Your Blood: Not Vampires, but Bed Bugs

“Don’t let the bed bugs bite,” is more than a cute expression. The little blood suckers are making a comeback and causing problems all across the United States. Calls to exterminators about bed bugs are up 57 percent in the last five years. A study by the National Pest Management Association and the University of [...]

New VBAC Guidelines: Information and Choice for Women

Restrictive policies regarding vaginal delivery after a cesarean (VBAC) should not be used to force women to undergo a repeat cesarean delivery against their will. The new guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) say that VBAC is a safe choice for most women with a low-transverse incision. But will the guidelines [...]

Care2 Causes Weekly Wrap-Up: Inspiration, Deja Vu, and Political Headscratchers

We’re all wrapped up over in Care2 Causes! What do Derrick Martin, Elizabeth Warren, and Michele Bachmann have in common? They’re all featured in the Care2 Causes Weekly Wrap Up. Get the highlights on the causes that captured the hearts and minds of Care2 writers this week. Read this post in its entirety: Care2 Causes [...]

So Who Wants Your Cord Blood?

The miracle of birth can also save a life. Did you know that moms and newborns can help critically ill people by donating cord blood? Read this post in its entirety (includes poll and “Babies are Amazing” video): So Who Wants Your Cord Blood? Photo courtesy of photoxpress.com

FarmVille Goes Organic

FarmVille players, hang on to your green hats because FarmVille is about to go organic. If you are not familiar with the game, FarmVille is a real-time farm simulation game in which players plant, grow, and harvest crops on expanding farms while interacting with other players they “friend” as neighbors. Millions of players are enjoying [...]

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Wear High Heels and 2 Reasons You Probably Will

If you wear high heels on a regular basis, you’re probably familiar with the strange and uncomfortable feeling that comes with wearing flats or going barefoot. It can be downright painful. Now we know what causes that feeling. A British study reveals that wearing high heels on a daily basis results in stiffer Achilles tendons [...]

Care2 Weekly Wrap Up: Questions, Questions, We’ve Got Questions

Care2 writers are nothing if not inquisitive. We ask a lot of questions because that’s how we learn. In case you missed them, here’s your chance to catch up on some of the important questions that came up this week. If we touched a nerve, please take a moment to answer the polls and leave [...]

Inside the Maze: ASJA All the Way

I am pleased to say that I am now a member of The American Society of Journalists and Authors. It is an honor and a privilege to be counted among the ranks of such a remarkable group. Founded in 1948, the ASJA is a professional association of independent nonfiction writers, helping freelance writers to advance [...]