healthcare
Poll finds vast majority of Massachusetts residents like Romneycare
New polling suggests that Mitt Romney's healthcare reform law in Massachusetts, which President Barack Obama has held up as a model for his plan, is supported by an overwhelming margin by Massachusetts residents — supports its held basically since it was introduced.
Obama announces compromise on contraceptive coverage by religious organizations
President Barack Obama on Friday said his administration will grant a broader exemption for religious organization that have an objection to providing contraceptive services to women as part of their health plans. The announcement comes amid a brewing controversy over his administration's proposal to grant a much narrower exemption.
Mental health officials try to help Middle Eastern refugees with PTSD
Among California's burgeoning Middle Eastern population, not everything is well. Many of the newest immigrants, refugees, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. But cultural stereotypes make them loath to get the help they need.
Alzheimer's research funding difficult to come by
Despite its position as a leading cause of death and debilitating disease afflicting many Americans, funding for research on Alzheimer's is sparse. Critics say that's hurting efforts to find a cure.
FDA, at the behest of HHS, denies permission to sell Plan B in front of the counter
The FDA had been making plans to allow TEVA Pharmaceuticals to sell its Plan B contraceptive in front of the pharmacy counter to women of any age. But Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius intervened at the last minute to prevent it.
50 years later, remembering the horrors brought on by thalidomide
Drug makers 50 years ago finally removed the drug thalidomide from the market as evidence mounted that it caused terrible birth defects, especially in Europe. But for an alert, determined FDA employee, it could have been as bad or worse in the United States.
Doctors question effectiveness, morality of taking an obese 8-year-old out of his home
An 8-year-old Ohio boy was taken from his parents and his home because he's overweight. He weighs nearly 200 pounds when a typical third grader weighs 60 pounds. Now the state has put him in foster care, but many are wondering if it's going to help — and if it's even right.
Romania's healthcare system leaving poor without access to care, for years
Romania's public healthcare system is under fire for being woefully inadequate. According to many, the poor will wait years for even basic services, doctors are leaving the profession or going overseas to practice medicine.
As GOP candidates rise and fall, talk grows of a third party candidate
With Mitt Romney the only GOP presidential candidate with staying power, and with Tea Party activists growing more and more dissatisfied with him, is it possible the situation is ripe for a third party candidate to emerge?
Public gets mixed messages regarding efficacy of Avastin for treating breast cancer
Late last week, the FDA ruled that Avastin could no longer be marketed as treatment for breast cancer. But Medicare and virtually all private insurance providers will continue to pay for just that use of the drug. It's a mixed message that has raised some eyebrows.
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Turtle Heart (22 February, 2012 02:52:09)Tragic. As an Ojibway American Indian I hope that the Mohawk Nation will consider refusing this dubious honor. Given the murderous, genocidal policies and abuse ... -
_Flin_ (22 February, 2012 11:26:07)Plus, another thing: Feed-in tariffs are not subsidies. Subsidies are paid with taxes. A feed-in tariff is paid on top of the electrical bill. So ...
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_Flin_ (22 February, 2012 11:23:33)Error: The name of Germany's minister of Economy is "Roesler"
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(22 February, 2012 09:58:03)Here's part of the problem we can fix immeditely: California annually imports some TWO MILLION live American bullfrogs for human consumption. These non-natives ...
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michael presnail (21 February, 2012 03:20:40)Thats just crazy....the artical states that they didnt factor in all the other expenses. Also even if it cost 200 million more, that money would ...