Even though Dr. Donald Berwick took the reins of Medicare and Medicaid without a confirmation hearing, one senator hasn't stopped asking questions.

Only weeks after publishing a piece that speculated on a biblical account of a feverish woman cured by Jesus, a journal editor has withdrawn the paper and apologized for running it.

Bacteria in South Asia have picked up a powerful ability to thwart most common antibiotics. Now scientists fret that the bugs, which have spread around the world, present a growing health threat.

A dogged blogger who has been combing the records of state medical boards for medical mischief has put the findings on a map. Now you can check out some of the most interesting cases with a click of the mouse.

A subsidiary of Chiquita is recalling batches of salad that may be contaminated with bacteria. It's the third recall by the unit in the past few months.

A survey shows that doctors aren't prescribing a pill that has been shown to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Confusion about side effects and the challenge of measuring success are two reasons why.

The scholar protested government rules that discouraged disabled people from working by burning a copy of his first book.

In an unusual August session, House Democrats pushed through an aid package that will boost state Medicaid budgets. But, the lawmakers whiffed on extending a popular insurance subsidy for the unemployed.

The battle against staph infections that resist antibiotics is tilting in favor of humans. A study shows a decline in the rates of infections related to health facilities in 9 U.S. cities.

The World Health Organization declared the swine flu pandemic over. But public health officials said people should remain on guard for the flu's return.

Starting next year, Medicare will pay for all sorts of preventive services and recipients won't have to shell out a dime. But workouts, aren't on the list.

Having a lot of belly fat is a strong indicator of higher risk for mortality, even if a person isn't overweight or obese.

To minimize health hazards, young children should wash their hands regularly and not be allowed to touch pet foods and treats. Keep the dishes clean, too.

Researchers find that the age of puberty for girls continues to decline. Researchers at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital say the trend may be linked to the rise in obesity in U.S. children. They're studying environment and genetics as key factors.

Authorities say two descendants of a clone are believed to have been sold to slaughterhouses there. Meat from the animals was eaten, and milk from others may have entered the food supply.

After at least 7 people got food poisoning, a meat company recalled many lots of ground beef and beef patties, most of which was processed in late 2009.

The first American baby to be born with the help of in vitro fertilization is now a woman and a mother. Almost three decades later, she gave birth to baby boy, conceived the old-fashioned way.

Citing health concerns, an inspector in Oregon shut down a little girl's lemonade stand at an art fair. A week later, a county official told the health department to lighten up on the rules.

A new analysis says that Social Security and Medicare will be bolstered by the new health law because lower insurance costs for employers will mean higher pay for workers. And that will mean higher tax receipts. Skeptics disagree.

An international team of researchers has found 95 spots on human DNA that affect fat in the blood. Before celebrating the end of heart disease, consider the challenge of turning the insights in useful treatments.