Managers want to acquire a new skill MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- New Year's resolutions for U.S. adults include promises to eat better, exercise more or spending time with family, but managers wish to learn a new skill.

Groups advises dieters to 'eat more' WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Many U.S. adults make New Year's resolutions to shed pounds, but one group dedicated to better health advises dieters to eat more.

35 million Americans suffer from sinusitis NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Each year 35 million American are affected by chronic sinusitis, making it one of the most diagnosed diseases in the United States.

New Year's Eve hard for recovering abusers LANSING, Mich., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- For recovering alcoholics, New Year's Eve can be the hardest day of the year, says the Michigan Association of Substance Abuse Coordinating Agencies.

Consumers cash in on reward cards NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Zero-percent balance-transfer offers for credit cards may be on the wane, but U.S. credit card companies are offering cash-back reward cards.

Snoring can hurt intimacy NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- People who snore have less active sex lives than those who don't, to a U.S. survey of adults found.

Poll: U.S. investors upbeat for 2006 NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Despite the end-of-the-year drop in the U.S. stock market, investors have a generally positive outlook for 2006, a survey finds.

Ice can make a fall more dangerous NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Falls on icy surfaces are a major cause of ankle sprains and fractures, and it's critical to seek prompt treatment to prevent damage, say U.S. experts.

Plagiarism Project gives Web site audio NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The Columbia Law Library Music Plagiarism Project in New York City has a Web site that features audio samples of disputed songs.

'Shoppers bite back' blog for the angry NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. consumers who feel their consumer complaints are falling on deaf ears can complain via a blog with the slogan: "Shoppers bite back."

Failed anxiety drug may help stuttering LEXINGTON, Mass., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- A Lexington, Mass., drug company is conducting a clinical trial of a drug that may help those who stutter.

Surgeon general advises parents on teens WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- As "The Year of the Healthy Child" draws to a close, the U.S. surgeon general gave some final advice to parents on keeping teens healthy.

More parents moving in with British adults LONDON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- More British parents are moving in with their children because of poor pensions and to help provide child care, a survey found.

N.Y.'s minimum wage to rise to $6.75 ALBANY, N.Y., Dec. 31 (UPI) --

UPI NewsTrack Business , Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Home builders try extras to lure customers... Citigroup top bidder for Chinese bank... Surfboard shortage drives costs up... News from United Press International.

Surfboard shortage drives costs up LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Surfboard makers struggle with high demand and low supply more than three weeks after a market leader called it quits.

Home builders try extras to lure customers WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

Citigroup top bidder for Chinese bank SANYA, China, Dec. 31 (UPI) --

U.S. brochure advises on surgery WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality released a brochure on questions patients should ask before surgery.

Heart attack victims get wrong drug dosage DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Many U.S. patients in emergency rooms with symptoms of a heart attack received doses of drugs to stop clotting outside of the recommended range.

U.S. elderly living longer, better DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. adults enjoy good health for a longer period than previously realized, but many factors compromise health in the elderly.

Some cancer survivors drop mammography BOSTON, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Many older U.S. breast cancer survivors do not undergo annual mammography despite recommendations, say Boston researchers.

Employers offering preventive healthcare SEATTLE, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. employers are increasingly offering preventive healthcare services as part of their employee benefits, as a way to cut the healthcare costs.

Women veterans urged to get pap smears WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs encourages all women veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system to get tested for cervical cancer.

Vaccine doses could be smaller VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- University of British Columbia researchers say a new technique has the potential to reduce the toxicity of vaccines and to make smaller doses more effective.

Drug gets FDA approvable letter CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A Cambridge, Mass., biotech company has received an approvable letter from the U.S. government for an injectable treatment for alcoholism.

UPI NewsTrack Business , Dec. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. stocks finish 2005 with a loss ... Russia prepares to cut gas to Europe ... Analysis: Rich get richer, but so do poor ... Libya welcomes big U.S. oil companies ... China letting foreigners handle yuan trade ... Tokyo stocks up more than 40 percent i

Florida has most overpriced houses NEW YORK, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

U.S. lawmakers miss CAFTA deadline WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Washington will miss its deadline to legislate the Central American Free Trade Agreement that President George Bush had pushed for.

Japan's Inpex set to work in Iran TOKYO, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Russia prepares to cut gas to Europe MOSCOW, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Tokyo takes a bow: Stocks up more than 40% PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

U.S. stocks finish 2005 with a loss NEW YORK, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Mom-to-be should decide when to push DALLAS, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Having a "coach" tell a woman giving birth to push during contractions may increase her risk of subsequent bladder problems, say Dallas researchers.

Energy commodities trading ends for '05 NEW YORK, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Britain's Royal Mail losing its monopoly LONDON, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Analysis: Rich get richer, but so do poor WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

New epileptic drugs may not be better LONDON, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

University of Mich. to stop selling Coke DETROIT, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

RSA pays $145 million for Cyota BEDFORD, Mass., Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Russia to get WiFi in 30 cities MOSCOW, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Estonians seek expanded nautical borders TALLINN, Estonia, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Voice-activated XM Satellite radio on tap WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Rosneft boosting oil shipments to China SHANGHAI, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

China letting foreigners handle yuan trade BEIJING, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Forecast: More blue skies for U.S. economy WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

John Diebold, automation pioneer, dead BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y., Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Libya welcomes big U.S. oil companies TRIPOLI, Libya, Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Northwest's mechanics stay on strike EAGAN, Minn., Dec. 30 (UPI) --

Staff in private childcare lack training LONDON, Dec. 30 (UPI) --