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JULY 22, 2010
Americans are spending more time than ever sitting around watching TV and surfing the Net. Which are America's laziest states?
DECEMBER 22, 2009
The men and women who have done the impossible and/or improbable, in business, politics, media, and entertainment. The lesson: Passion and persistence pay off
NOVEMBER 23, 2009
Cutting expenses can bring better health care, too
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
A new report ranks America's health state-by-state. Is your state in
the pink or heading for intensive care?
JUNE 11, 2009
The World Health Organization has declared H1N1 a global pandemic. But its impact likely will be felt differently around the world
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
A range of upstarts, from tech titans Google and Microsoft to physician review sites like DR. Oogle, are shaking up the way we think about getting--and staying--well
DECEMBER 15, 2008
PatientsLikeMe is one of a dozen Web sites where patients are meeting patients—and transforming the practice of medicine
AUGUST 19, 2008
More than two of every three Americans is classified as obese or overweight
JULY 10, 2008
Getting well is getting pricier, partly because advances in technologies and medicines come at a cost
JUNE 23, 2008
Children's National Medical Center is one of the premier places for the care of prematurely born infants. Here's a look at the miraculous work performed there
JUNE 16, 2008
The co-founder and president of the Chicago-based innovation consulting firm Doblin discusses the problems facing the U.S. health care system -- and proposes some solutions
JUNE 11, 2008
Today's smartest sunblocks come in a range of prices, SPF, and UV protection, but all aim to keep your skin safe this summer
MAY 21, 2008
Farms, restaurants, and even retail outlets are taking advantage of the increasing number of "locavores" who insist on fresh and organic ingredients
APRIL 2, 2008
A look at the five highest-ranked and five lowest-ranked states in a newly released study by the nonprofit Every Child Matters Education Fund
MARCH 24, 2008
With health-care costs on the rise, more U.S. insurers ponder Asia's hospitals and more patients may visit these popular sites for offshore operations
MARCH 17, 2008
A third of Americans are obese, and that extra weight costs us billions of dollars a year. Read on for some causes and possible solutions
FEBRUARY 7, 2008
A report from the World Health Organization predicts developing nations will suffer most from increased rates of cigarette smoking
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
What's bad news for Big Pharma can be good news for your wallet. Take a look at which blockbusters will soon lose their patent protection
DECEMBER 28, 2007
The top eight Presidential contenders weigh in on issues of importance to baby boomers: Social Security, Medicare, and long-term care
DECEMBER 10, 2007
Following the insurance money
NOVEMBER 12, 2007
Among seven nations surveyed, the U.S. ranks lowest in patient satisfaction with overall medical care
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
Vermont and Minnesota top a new ranking by the United Health Foundation, while Southern states languish at the bottom of the list
NOVEMBER 2, 2007
Once a bastion of pure amateurism in sport, marathons have become big business
OCTOBER 29, 2007
Samin Sharma is passionate about this controversial procedure that opens blocked arteries. But critics say economic motives have led to overuse
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
The Kaiser Family Foundation's annual survey finds that health-care costs continue to easily outpace the rate of inflation and pay raises
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
See what the frontrunners are saying, or not saying, about this leading issue
AUGUST 13, 2007
Products like Diet Coke and fat-free ice cream revolutionized how Americans eat and drink by showing that we could have our cake and eat it, too
AUGUST 2, 2007
More and more Americans are seeking out medical advice on the Internet. Here's a look at the sites drawing the most visitors
JULY 25, 2007
There's only one way to drop weight—cut calories. But there are many ways to cut them
JUNE 15, 2007
There's money in hair loss, weight problems, and sleep disorders—and pharmacos are on the case
JUNE 13, 2007
A new health-care ranking by The Commonwealth Fund scores every state in the union in five categories
MAY 21, 2007
America's food supply is remarkably safe, but the system for protecting people is fraying. Some battles in the war against harmful food
MAY 17, 2007
Here's a peek at some of the fatty, salty foods being marketed to youngsters online. A new study calls on the FTC to set ground rules
APRIL 2, 2007
The finance pro and amateur cyclist shares his riding tips
MARCH 15, 2007
Packed with minerals, vitamins, and proteins, new foods and drinks advertising their pharmaceutical benefits are coming to store shelves—and providing a financial jolt for food makers
MARCH 12, 2007
The company's health-care unit went to design students to find innovations for improving living conditions
MARCH 5, 2007
The so-called "organic revolution" means fewer women are getting artificial nails. Here's a look at the shakeout for the nation's 57,000-plus nail salons
MARCH 5, 2007
The NASCAR driver's combination of cardio and circuit training pays physical and mental dividends over a long racing season
FEBRUARY 27, 2007
The country of immigrants has long tried to put restrictions on newcomers to keep the nation's culture from changing. It has never worked
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
As crops supplant oil as an energy source, the economics of agriculture are being rewritten
JANUARY 29, 2007
Devotees from around the world head for Mysore, India, home of the vigorous form called Ashtanga
JANUARY 8, 2007
As the search for a cure continues, here's a look at habits, treatments, and diets that have been considered in the fight against the brain-wasting disease
JANUARY 8, 2007
The former Surgeon General shares his daily routine for keeping fit, including his cardio, ab, and leg moves
DECEMBER 5, 2006
It's not restricted to cheap burger joints. The unhealthy substance lurks in your fridge also. Here are ten common foods likely to contain trans fat:
NOVEMBER 30, 2006
Cut out the costly gym membership fees and ditch the excuses for not working out. Ten ways to turn your home into a fitness fun center
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
The exercise guru used to be an executive so he knows how hard it is to work out on the road. He has developed a winning method
OCTOBER 23, 2006
Worried that doctor's financial interests in drug and device companies could distort their judgement, the medical profession is responding on a number of fronts
OCTOBER 2, 2006
For grocery products such as dairy and meat, knowing the "sell by," "best by," or "use by" guidelines can help you consume with confidence
OCTOBER 2, 2006
We don't believe in a fountain of youth, but that doesn't mean we can't put our faith in a magic pill. Here are some supplements and foods in the public eye that may or may not have some "magic" qualities
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
The health insurance system may be broken. But the industry has its upside, as far as the economy is concerned
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
O.K., so Ponce de León never found the fountain of youth, but here are the five states in the U.S. where people live the longest—and the five where they ... don't
AUGUST 16, 2006
Necessity is the mother of invention, and from cleaning ears to healing wounds, these tools are taking up the challenge
JUNE 27, 2006
With devices that look smart and hip—or inconspicuous—manufacturers are targeting aging baby boomers
MAY 29, 2006
Unproven treatments are wasting resources and putting patients at risk. Why a dose of science is urgently needed
APRIL 28, 2006
If you are a spa junkie or just are looking for a healthy getaway, from New York to Hawaii here are the best 62 spas in North America
APRIL 10, 2006
Here's a sneak peek at Pulse!!, a training tool for health-care workers that may look like a video game but offers realistic simulations
MARCH 23, 2006
No one has invented an alternative to this low-tech medical device, but we asked these three companies to at least bring them up to date
MARCH 6, 2006
Pacemakers are getting smarter and handier all the time. They can even serve as diagnostic tools to help physicians.
FEBRUARY 1, 2006
Here's a sampling of some promising new technologies from some smaller and lesser-known public companies
JANUARY 30, 2006
The old mercury stick devices are history. Here's how Smart Design went about rethinking a classic instrument for Vicks
JANUARY 16, 2006
Scientists believe that giving some animals human genes may yield treatments for a wide range of diseases. Here's a look at some current research
DECEMBER 12, 2005
Getting a kidney from a donor to a transplant patient is a delicate task, a job the LifePort from Organ Recovery Systems is well designed for
OCTOBER 31, 2005
Giants from McDonald's to Verizon are turning to electronic systems to spot problems early and cut costs
OCTOBER 24, 2005
Employees will be paying bigger premiums in 2006 in many cases, but they can also expect more help managing their proliferating options
JUNE 27, 2005
Five people ranging in age from 61 to 92 explain why staying on the job suits them just fine
MARCH 28, 2005
From a robot named Mr. Rounder to an array of computer gear, Hackensack University Medical Center is high-tech all the way.
MARCH 7, 2005
Devices emitting microshocks and electrical signals are helping patients with more and more kinds of ailments
FEBRUARY 28, 2005
Pfizer's Hank McKinnell helped pioneer the age of blockbuster drugs. But a dearth of new products and fears over drug safety are hurting the entire industry. Is there a fix?"
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