February 10, 2012: White House Alters Controversial Birth Control Rule
Responsibility to cover contraceptives will shift from the religious employer to the insurance company

January 30, 2012: Health Reform Law Gaining Wider Acceptance: Poll
Still-controversial package's benefits appeal to more people, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey finds

January 18, 2012: U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025
Left unchecked, the number of Alzheimer's patients could triple by 2050, experts say

January 17, 2012: U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025
Left unchecked, the number of Alzheimer's patients could triple by 2050, experts say

December 14, 2011: Millions of Americans Are Victims of Sexual Violence: CDC
Rape, stalking, physical violence widespread in the U.S., report finds

December 01, 2011: Experts Urge Posting Meat, Poultry Inspection Data on Web
Online information could help consumers make better choices, National Research Council says

November 23, 2011: Merck to Pay $950M to Settle Probe of Vioxx Marketing
Controversial painkiller was pulled from the market in 2004 due to heightened heart attack, stroke risk

November 14, 2011: Supreme Court to Rule on Obama's Health Care Reform
At issue is whether the federal government can require people to buy health insurance

November 07, 2011: Judge Blocks FDA Plan for Graphic Cigarette Warnings
Images of diseased body parts are designed to be part of packaging

October 26, 2011: National Drug Take-Back Day Scheduled for Saturday
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration aims to keep unused medicines away from abusers

September 19, 2011: Global Toll of 'Non-Communicable Diseases' -- $47 Trillion by 2030
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year, experts say

September 16, 2011: U.N. Summit Seeks to Tame 'Non-Communicable Diseases'
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year

September 15, 2011: Doctors Urged to Lead Battle Against Alcohol Abuse
Excessive drinking is the third leading factor in preventable and premature disease, experts say

August 24, 2011: Three-Quarters of U.S. Jobless Can't Afford Health Care: Report
Affordable Care Act will give newly unemployed more choices for coverage in 2014, authors contend

August 12, 2011: Court Rules Against Insurance Mandate in Obama Health Care Law
Divided panel says mandate violates rights; final decision may come from Supreme Court, experts say

August 01, 2011: HHS: Insurers Must Pay for Birth Control for Women
New rules come after expert panel's report urged contraception and other services be made free

July 26, 2011: Afghan Medical Staff Face Ongoing Security Threats: Study
Despite improvements, future success of health services remain uncertain, researchers say

July 26, 2011: Americans Show Rising Support for Abortion Rights: Poll
Results of Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey run counter to states' recent efforts to curb access

July 19, 2011: U.S. Panel Recommends Free Coverage of Birth Control
That plus other services should be added to health care reform, Institute of Medicine says

July 15, 2011: Cigarette Tax Unlikely to Deter Some Smokers: Report
Higher prices do not keep wealthier smokers, middle-aged from lighting up, research shows

July 14, 2011: Sometimes Sleeping on the Job May Be a Good Thing
People who power nap perform much better, sleep experts say

July 06, 2011: U.S. Database of Breast Cancer Treatment May Be Inaccurate
SEER registry lacked records of radiation after surgery in 1 in 5 cases in two cities studied

June 28, 2011: New Crib Safety Rules to Take Effect
Goal is to create a 'safe environment' for babies as they sleep

June 13, 2011: Poll Finds Little Support for GOP Plan to Privatize Medicare
Respondents to Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey suggest lowering fees paid to drug companies, hospitals and doctors

June 10, 2011: Chemical Found in Foam Cups a Possible Carcinogen
Report adds styrene, formaldehyde to the list of monitored chemicals

June 02, 2011: U.S. Serves Up New Nutrition Guidelines on 'MyPlate'
The logo, which replaces the Food Pyramid, is designed to encourage healthful eating

May 31, 2011: U.S. Makes It Easier to Get Insurance With Pre-Existing Conditions
Premiums for federally administered plan will drop as much as 40% in 18 states, officials say

May 13, 2011: U.S. Pushes School Cafeterias Toward Healthier Offerings
New federal rules call for less starch and fat, more grains and fresh fruit

May 13, 2011: School Systems Struggle With Lunchroom Costs
Providing healthier foods, and teaching kids about them, may pose funding challenge

April 22, 2011: To Get Americans Healthier, U.S. Targets the Heart
People urged to eat better, exercise more before risk factors develop

April 07, 2011: Racial Disparities Remain for Health Care for Vets
VA has made improvements, but more needs to be done, study says

April 01, 2011: Allowing Organ Donation by People With HIV Could Save Lives, Experts Say
Current U.S. law bans practice of allowing donations to others with AIDS-causing virus

March 31, 2011: U.S. Reports Continuing Drop in Birth Rate
Data show broad-based decline among all races, nearly all ages and in all states

March 30, 2011: Most Americans Seem to Have Healthy Levels of Vitamin D
Government study finds 8 percent deficient in needed nutrient

March 23, 2011: As Health Care Reform Turns 1, Backers and Detractors Dig In
But many agree the provision requiring insurance for all is a tough pill to swallow

March 18, 2011: Report Highlights Shortage of HIV Care Providers in U.S.
Gap widening between number infected and those trained to treat these patients, experts say

March 16, 2011: Report: Unemployment Adds 9 Million Uninsured in U.S.
Nearly 60% looking for an individual plan found it difficult or impossible to obtain, study finds

March 15, 2011: U.S. Unprepared for Major Radiation Emergency: Survey
Lack of comprehensive response plans puts public health at risk in many states, experts say

March 01, 2011: Few Support 'Individual Mandate' in Health Care Reform Law, Poll Finds
But many wonder if political leanings will influence Supreme Court's ultimate decision, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey shows

February 23, 2011: Fast Response Crucial in Outbreaks of Food-Borne Illness: Study
Scientists say swift action can contain the problem, limit number of infections

February 22, 2011: Supreme Court Rejects Vaccine-Safety Lawsuit
Says nation's vaccine court is designed to handle such claims

February 18, 2011: Study Finds Widespread Trauma in Wake of BP Oil Spill
Discovery indicates need for broader outreach to victims of environmental disasters, expert says

February 16, 2011: Appalachia, the South Home to Least-Active Americans: CDC
Exercise can help ward off heart disease, cancer, diabetes, agency notes

February 11, 2011: Need for Blood and Organ Donors Continues to Grow
Many unaware of the ease of donating, and saving a life, experts say

February 04, 2011: U.S. Sees Slowdown in Spending on Mental Health
People who need help still aren't getting it, official says

January 31, 2011: Fla. Federal Judge: Health Reform Law Is Unconstitutional
Cites provision that says Americans must buy insurance or face penalty

January 25, 2011: Electronic Record-Keeping Alone May Not Boost Health Care
U.S. may be relying too much on a single technology, expert says

January 13, 2011: U.S. Aims to Make School Lunches Healthier
Less salt and fat, more fruits and veggies on the menu, USDA proposes

January 07, 2011: U.S. Officials Recommend Reduced Fluoride Levels in Water
Goal is to prevent kids from getting too much, developing spotted teeth, experts say

January 03, 2011: Medicare Makes Way for Baby Boomers
Big, demanding generation expected to strain health-care resources