News Archive for February 08 2008

Heidi Fleiss Arrested in Nevada

Heidi Fleiss has been arrested in Pahrump, Nevada. Police say they got a call warning of a possible drunk driver. When Nye County Sheriff’s deputies pulled the car over, they discovered it was being driven by none other than Heidi Fleiss. Cops say during the traffic stop they found prescription narcotics for which Fleiss was unable to produce a valid [...]

Coroner Rules Actor Brad Renfro Died Of Accidental Overdose Of Heroin & Morphine

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The death last month of troubled 25-year-old actor Brad Renfro was caused by a heroin and morphine overdose, according to the coroner's report released Friday.[...] Read more!

Iowa Woman Gets Trapped in Storm Drain

A woman delivering the newspaper was treated for hypothermia after falling into a snow-filled storm drain, where she was stuck for more than an hour.

Bride dies during first dance at wedding

A 36-year-old Florida woman collapsed and died during the first dance at her wedding, a celebration modeled after the film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.”

Acupuncture may improve IVF success

Filed under: Infertility, Pregnancy and Birth, Doctor's office, Current Studies and ResearchWhile I was lucky to be able to achieve both of my pregnancies without medical intervention, I've had a number of friends who faced infertility. Hormone shots, artificial inseminations, in vitro fertilization -- many experienced the whole range of interventions [...]

Study: New War Veterans Face Job Woes

Strained by war, recently discharged veterans are having a harder time finding civilian jobs and are more likely to earn lower wages for years due partly to employer concerns about their mental health and overall skills, a government study says.

Pat O'Brien Checks Into Rehab

TV host Pat O’Brien is the latest celebrity to check into rehab, following hot on the heels of Amy Winehouse, Kirsten Dunst and Eva Mendes. The 59-year-old host of "The Insider" has checked into a facility for unspecified treatment. [...] Read more!

Labrador Survives 6 Story Garage Leap

Authorities say a Labrador retriever named Jet really can fly. The 65-pound dog survived a six story leap from a Tampa airport parking garage and lived.