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Nov 20 09 3:22pm EDT

Your Money or Your Life for Mammogram Change?

Mammograms are an inexpensive, low-profit test that saves lives, docs say. So why recommend limiting these exams? Continue


Nov 20 09 9:17am EDT

Stem-Cell Flap in the Heartland

The University of Nebraska's governing board is considering making the school the first in the nation to restrict stem-cell research beyond laws allowed by state and federal governments.  Continue


Nov 19 09 5:23pm EDT

Flu Shots From Caterpillars? Not Yet

A panel advising the Food and Drug Administration says making vaccines in caterpillar ovaries shouldn't replace traditional methods until safety questions are answered. Continue


Nov 19 09 8:31am EDT

Health Chiefs Weigh In on Reform

Schering-Plough chief executive Fred Hassan says don't break the parts of health care that work, while Walgreen chief financial officer Wade D. Miquelon says encourage employer innovation.   Continue


Nov 18 09 6:28pm EDT

Santas Cry Foul Over Swine Flu

Department-store Santas say they should be added to priority list for swine flu vaccinations.  Continue


Nov 18 09 6:00pm EDT

Reid's Bill to Cost $849 Billion

Senate leader's measure would require all Americans to buy health coverage, would expand Medicaid, and would ban some insurance industry practices. Continue


Nov 18 09 12:40pm EDT

Faster Than Viagra

Small biotech firm Vivus knows that when the time is right, men have to be ready. So why waste an hour when you can get it on in 30 minutes? Continue


Nov 18 09 6:17am EDT

McKinsey Reports

Leaked document from consultant predicts drug companies risk losing revenue, while hospitals will be scrutinized more after health reform. Continue


Nov 17 09 3:23pm EDT

Obesity Is Going to Cost Us

If Americans don't control their diets, related health care costs are going to quadruple to $344 billion, an Emory University study finds.  Continue


Nov 17 09 8:02am EDT

Breast Exam Quandary: Insurance Coverage

Health insurers say new government guidelines on breast cancer screenings won't necessarily mean limits on coverage.  Continue


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