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Families make case for vaccine link to autism

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:25:10 PST

Parents claiming that childhood vaccines cause autism should not be rewarded by the courts when the scientific community has already rejected any link, government lawyers argued Monday on the first day of a hearing in federal court.

Wal-Mart Expands Low-Priced Drug Program

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:53:06 PST

Wal-Mart will expand its discounted prescription drug program, add several women's' medications, and lower the price of many over-the-counter drugs.

Families of contaminated heparin victims tell stories of deaths

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:43:29 PST

The widow of a man who died after receiving contaminated heparin told a congressional subcommittee Tuesday "we have a false sense of security" in a land where people expect to be protected and safe..

Researchers create health, happiness index

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:41:54 PST

Staying healthy and happy is a struggle for about half of Americans, according to a massive survey that attempts to measure the nation's general welfare, much like the Dow Jones Industrial Average portrays the health of the stock market.

Study finds increases in nursing home, assisted living costs

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:40:31 PST

Costs for nursing homes, assisted living facilities and some in-home care services have increased for a fifth consecutive year, and could rise further if a shortage of long-term care workers isn't resolved, a new study indicates.

Exercise-heart study casts doubt on 'fit but fat' theory

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:39:08 PST

New research challenges the notion that you can be fat and fit, finding that being active can lower but not eliminate heart risks faced by heavy women. "It doesn't take away the risk entirely. Weight still matters," said Dr. Martha Gulati, a heart specialist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Lasik worries? Some may see better with alternatives

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:37:59 PST

Frightened by headlines about Lasik side effects? Lasik gets all the advertising, but there are half a dozen alternate eye surgeries - from a simpler laser approach to implantable lenses - that might solve your squint.