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Massachusetts Shows Us Again: Health Reform Ain't Easy
Doctor and hospital payment reform are seen as vital to fixing the health care system. But squabbling over details put a plan in jeopardy in Massachusetts.
Glucosamine Doesn't Ease Lower Back Pain, Study Says
Unlike cancer and heart disease, lower back pain doesn't have a specially organized interest group.
Health Law May Boost Contraceptive Prescriptions
Women's health advocates say birth control prescriptions should be included in the free preventive care new health plans must offer.
From Tires To Cereal, New Mobile App Helps Consumers Track Recalls
Instead of tracking down various websites to find out about product recalls, a new government mobile app lets them come to you.
Got Hemorrhoids? Blame Your Inner Fish
We've got a lot to thank a little fish for -- our necks, shoulders, elbows, wrists and knees, to name a few.
Pine Nuts May Be To Blame For That Bitter Aftertaste
Scientists haven't documented any long-term health effects from eating bad pine nuts, just an annoying, temporary metallic taste in the mouth.
Tibetans May Be Fastest Evolutionary Adapters Ever
Modern Tibetans carry genes their ancestors didn't that helped them adapt to low levels of oxygen at high altitudes.
Health Insurers No Fans Of Government Graphic
Characterizing the insurance industry's role in health care as a briefcase gushing with cash is a bit much, insurers say.
Distrust Of Supplement Ads Runs High, But Believers Buy In
Nearly one-third of people say health claims in ads for nutritional supplements can't be trusted. Only about 4 percent find them to be very trustworthy.
Human Evolution: We're Not Done Yet
"The Human Edge" series launching Monday will explore the changes our ancestors went through to make us what we are today.
Happy Trails, Swine Flu Vaccine
Some 40 million unused doses of swine flu vaccine have expired and are about be destroyed.
Testosterone Supplements Build Strength, But May Harm Older Hearts
A federally funded study of testosterone supplements for older men was stopped after those receiving a daily gel had more cardiovascular problems.
Most People Notice Drug Ads, But Few Get Prescriptions Because Of Them
Even though two-thirds of Americans recall having seen or heard a drug ad recently, only about 8 percent asked their doctors for a prescription.
Baby Crabs In Gulf Spill Zone Tainted By Oil
Telltale golden drops of oil were found beneath the shells of post-larval blue crabs off the coast of Mississippi.
Happy Birthday, Health Overhaul!
July 1 marks the start of concrete changes to the nation's health system under the overhaul.
Salmonella Goes To The Dogs
Recalls of dog food and vitamins this month show that salmonella contamination isn't just a problem for people.
Kagan, Coburn Spar Over Fake Veggie Law Instead Of Health Law
Kagan says a veggie law would be dumb, Coburn says health law is, too, but not in so many words.
Riders Who Take Mass Transit Regularly May Lose Weight
Taking the train to work more than once a week helped North Carolina commuters lose more than six pounds per person.
Older Folks Watch Way More TV Than Young People, Yet Like It Far Less
Researchers say people over 65 watch three times more TV than younger adults. Yet older people enjoy their viewing far less.
Kellogg Recalls Popular Breakfast Cereals Because Of Strange Smell
Kellogg's prepared breakfast items have attracted the government's notice at least three times this year.