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U.S. oil falls below $77 on forecast fears

Thu, 07/15/2010 - 10:58 by Pankaj Damin

New York -- U.S. crude oil futures fell Wednesday to settle below $77 a barrel after the U.S. Federal Reserve reduced its U.S. economic growth outlook.

Light, sweet crude for August delivery settled down 28 cents, or 0.36 percent, at $76.87 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange after rising as high as $78.15. Brent crude on the ICE futures exchange settled down 27 cents, or 0.36 percent, at $75.66 a barrel.

The Fed projected the U.S. gross domestic product would rise 3 percent to 3.5 percent this year, down from the central bank's 3.2 percent to 3.7 percent spring projection.

CPSC recalls over 2 million cribs amid safety concerns

Fri, 06/25/2010 - 16:38 by Neka Sehgal

There have been quite a few recalls this year, whether for cars or food items. The latest to be pulled off the market are drop-side and fixed-side cribs due to safety issues.

Chronic pain leads to more falls in older people: Study

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 19:35 by Natalie James

Los Angeles, CA, November 25 -- Falls are common in elderly people, and are a leading cause of death among older Americans. Now a new study warns that chronic pain may mean more falls for senior citizens.