June 22 - Results of a new US poll find that up to 72% of Americans are in favor of Barack Obama's public health care plan.

Despite being favored by the majority of Americans, Obama's public health care plan is facing quite a stiff opposition on Capital Hill.

Obama's plan insures health care for all, featuring a government sponsored health care program with various options for Americans to choose from.

For the more than 47 million Americans currently living without health insurance, this plan sounds like a God sent to them, but proponents of Obama, wonder how he is going to pay for his generosity.

One way Obama may end up fitting the bill for his public health care plan is by raising taxes.

From the same New York Times poll, 57% of respondants said they would be willing to pay increased taxes if it meant that more Americans could benefit from health care.

June 21 - According to researchers of a new study, more pet owners are being diagnosed with MRSA infections after being bitten by their pets.

The researchers state that when a dog or a cat bites a person, MRSA on that person's skin enters into the bloodstream, thus causing a major health issue.

The risk of a pet owner acquiring an MRSA infection goes up if their pet bites them and breaks the skin, allowing the bacteria to enter into the bloodstream.

What adds to the risk of infection, is saliva from the animal entering into the body of the person they have bitten.

Funnily enough, cat bites tend to be more deeper than dog bites, making cat owners more susceptible to developing an MRSA infection following a bite.

Researchers state that young boys are at most risk of a dog bite, and because of their height are often bitten on the face or neck.

June 21 - Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO has reportedly undergone a liver transplant.

Jobs, 54, took medical leave from Apple back in January, a move that left many wondering what was wrong with him.

Back in 2004, Jobs was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but managed to beat the cancer.

Many thought the cancer had returned, a fact that appears not to be the case.

He reportedly underwent the liver transplant 2 months ago, and is preparing to return to work as scheduled.

Jobs, co-founder of Apple has been a driving force behind the success of the company for many years now, and is said to be looking forward to getting back to the office.

June 21 - With today the first official day of summer, Relay for Life events are being held across the country to support cancer research.

Relay for Life events, which very from a fun road race to laps around a running track, aims to promote cancer research and rais money to put towards cancer research.

The events are to celebrate those who have beaten their fight with cancer, and to remember those who faught so valiantly but were unable to overcome their disease.

Thousands of people turn out for their community Relay for life events each year, to support friends and family members who have been touched by cancer.

The money raised by sponsorships, goes directly to cancer research to help find a cure for a disease that currently does not have one.

June 21 - The first confirmed case of H5N1 swine flu has been reported in Fiji.

According to the island Health ministry the case of the virus has been confirmed in a 36 year old resident, who recently returned from Australia where the virus has been confirmed in more than 1200 residents.

All the people who may have come into close contact with the infected man have been tested for the virus.

In a statement released by the ministry they said: "The man is currently under isolation at his home where our medical team is treating him."

Since swine flu was discovered in Mexico earlier this year, there have been more than 30,000 cases world wide and more than 100 deaths.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's Plane Forced to Make An Emergency Landing, Governor Unhurt

June 20 - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appears to be in good health following a scary emergency landing of his private plane.

Federal authorities are currently investigating the incident which occured near Santa Monica, resulting in the jet landing short of the airport.

According to reports, the pilot reported spotting smoke coming out of one of the instrument panels of the craft, and took immediate action to land the plane safely.

Arnold tweeted on his Twitter account that there was no injuries and that "All's OK, though."

In total, 6 people were on the aircraft; Arnold, 2 other passengers and 3 crew members.

June 20 - Chief Operating Officer of Apple Steve Jobs has undergone surgery for a liver transplant, according to reports.

Jobs' health had been ailing over the last year, a fact that had spauned numerous rumors on the internet as to what could be wrong with him.

Back in 2004, Jobs, 54, was diagnosed and treated for pancreatic cancer and many people thought that the cancer had returned.

Their theory was strengthened when Jobs announced back in January that he was taking 6 months medical leave.

Well now it appears the truth has been revealed, as 2 months ago Jobs reportedly went under the knife for the liver transplant surgery.

Jobs is still scheduled to return to work at the end of June, and will apparently come back part-time for now.

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June 20 - A compound in green tea has been found to slow down the progression of prostate cancer in men.

Prostate cancer becomes a risk to men who are over the age of 40, and men are urged to be screened for the disease once a year when they reach this age.

The study, by researchers from Philadelphia compared the progression of diagnosed prostate cancers in patients, some of whom were given green tea pills, others given a placebo version.

Those participants given the green tea pills had slower prostate tumor growth than those given placebo pills.

Green tea is already known for its medicinal properties as previous studies have linked it to a reduced risk of heart disease and even stroke.

Presidential Pet Dog Bo Has His Very Own Baseball Card

June 20 - The new pet dog attained by the Obama family will have his very own baseball card.

Bo Obama will have his very own trading card, which says on it that you can call him the "first dog of the United States."

We're not sure how that will go over with the millions of dogs that have preceded Bo, but what we can say is that no dog has it better than Bo right now.

One side of the card, shows Bow sitting on the White House lawn with his tongue hanging out, while the other side of the card features all his particulars.

For those wanting to read up on Bo's breed, visit our portuguese water dog page

Investigation Clears Police in Last Year's Shooting of Dogs Belonging to Berwyn Heights, Md., Mayor

June 20 - An investigation into the fatal shootings of dogs belonging to Berwyn Heights, Md., Mayor Cheye (shy) Calvo has resulted in the officers who shot the Labrador Retrievers being cleared of any wrong doing.

Police raided the home of the Mayor and is family as part of a drug sting operation, that ended up being a huge mix up.

A parcel of marijuana had been sent to the Mayor's house and upon it being received and signed for, police showed up and raided the property.

When raiding the home, the family dogs "reportedly" lunged at authorities, thus police shot them.

According to Calvo one dog was shot 4 times by the front door, while the other was shot as i