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Cosmic Log: Puzzling over pre-humans: Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Decades after a 3.2-million-year-old "almost human" named Lucy became a star, the origin of our species still poses mysteries worthy of a crime show. ›13:11 6 Oct, Mon
Have you dealt with a family secret?: Have you dealt with a family secret? From old love affairs to hidden marriages to surprising criminal ties, many families have big secrets! TODAY is looking for your stories for an upcoming segment. Tell us what happened! ›21:23 5 Sep, Fri
Emotional overeater: 'I was too young to die': Called fatso and lard-butt, 49-year-old Lisa Griffis struggled with not only her 340-pound weight, but a fragile self-esteem. Find out how the newest Joy Fit Club member overcame her poor eating habits, reclaimed her self-confidence and fought her way to a healthy lifestyle. ›17:07 14 Jan, Mon
When you are denied health insurance: Have you ever had irregular periods? A cesarean section? Allergies? You may find yourself in this position: eager to buy coverage but unable to get a company to sell it to you. ›12:35 6 Oct, Mon
Want to be healthy? Exercise for 2 hours a week: Get moving: The nation's new exercise guidelines set a minimum sweat allotment for good health. For most adults, that's 2 hours a week. ›15:29
Brooke or Warren? Who rocked on 'Dancing'?: Rate the dancers and the judges performances each week and see how they measure up ›13:13 23 Sep, Tue
Shake it up! The 8 best salad dressings: From balsamic to ranch, Real Simple magazine lists the zesty dressings that make it easy to turn over a new leaf. ›15:09
Ex-fianc to Caylees mom: Stop lying: Casey Anthonys former fiance appealed to the mother of missing Orlando toddler Caylee Anthony to tell the truth about what happened to her daughter. Casey, tell the truth. This isnt about you anymore, Jesse Grund said. ›13:38 2 Oct, Thu
Colon cancer tests can stop at 75, officials say: Most people over 75 should stop getting routine colon cancer tests, according to a government health task force that also rejected the latest X-ray screening technology. ›21:15 6 Oct, Mon
Stephen Colbert enjoys playing a jerk: Stephen Colbert was raised in South Carolina to be a Southern gentleman. But he spends his days being a jerk. It must be tough. ›18:29 6 Oct, Mon
A-list women celebrate their own in Hollywood: In the year of Sex and the City, perhaps its no surprise that an event honoring women drew some of the biggest names in Hollywood. ›17:17
Anti-aging products: What's the catch?: In her new book "The Mind-Beauty Connection," Dr. Amy Wechsler writes about what contributes to aging skin and how to fight it. In this excerpt, she explains why many anti-aging potions are more about packaging than product. ›13:53
Couple can sue vaccine company, court says: The Georgia Supreme Court allowed an Atlanta couple's lawsuit against a vaccine manufacturer to go forward, upholding a first-of-a-kind ruling by an appellate court that had drawn fierce opposition from the vaccine industry. ›16:11
Obama attacks McCain on health care: Democrat Barack Obama sharply criticized Republican John McCain's health care proposals Saturday, saying they could force millions of Americans to struggle to buy medical insurance. ›20:03 4 Oct, Sat
Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Cocoa puffs: Italian cigars taste chocolatey: If you're smoker with a sweet tooth, beware: The latest Italian cigars have the color, taste and smell of dark chocolate. Aimed at dual smokers of both cigars and cigarettes, the new smokes have sweetened their manufacturers bottom line. ›17:36
Giada's favorite Italian meatballs, desserts: a deliciously cheesy pasta with chicken meatballs. ›12:45 3 Oct, Fri
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How Maria Menounos dropped 10 sizes: Chili peppers, hot sauce, vinegar, grapefruit and lots of water: Thats the recipe Maria Menounos used to go from a size 14 college student to the size 4 television personality she is today. All it really took was a dedication to making better choices. ›16:02 6 Oct, Mon
Turbulence forces emergency landing: More than 30 people were injured when a Qantas jet flying from Singapore to Perth struck turbulence Tuesday and had to make an emergency landing at a remote Australian airport, officials said. ›07:57
FDA rejects ban on child cold medicines: A top government health official rejected the idea of an immediate ban on cough and cold medicines for young children, saying it might cause unintended harm. ›23:35 2 Oct, Thu
Power cell wins $1M Pentagon prize: The Pentagon has given a U.S.-German venture the $1 million top prize in a competition for portable power systems. ›23:35 6 Oct, Mon
U.S. to launch landmark child health study: U.S. health officials will study 100,000 children from birth to age 21 in a $3.2 billion project aimed at examining autism, birth defects, obesity and other serious conditions. ›18:24 3 Oct, Fri
Asteroid reportedly streaks over Africa: A very small asteroid was detected Monday on a course heading for Africa, and observers reported that the object apparently burned up in the atmosphere. ›06:17
