Blueberries and blackberries have high levels of antioxidants, which help the body deal with potentially dangerous cellular oxidation, but scientists say they've also found a cheaper source of antioxidants for consumers: black rice. A new study states that black rice bran could be used to boost the health benefits of breakfast cereals, cakes, cookies and other foods. Read more.

Over the past 30 years, the number of annual flu-related deaths in the United States has ranged from a low of about 3,300 to a high of about 49,000. This is a revision of the static estimate of 36,000 annual deaths that has been reported consistently for years by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Learn more.

The Obama administration stated this week that the Justice Department will appeal a recent court ruling that challenged the legality of President Obama's rules governing human embryonic stem cell research. Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton said President Barack Obama still thinks his policy is the right one, and believes it can lead to lifesaving treatments while maintaining "stringent ethical guidelines." Read more.