Health Care
July, 1 2011 Hot Topics: Aging American Cities, IMF's New Chief, Billie Jean King Returns
Find out which cities are aging fastest, plus fitness tips from the tennis champ, a scholarship for over-50 inventors and another glass ceiling broken.More in Health Care
June, 7 2011 Study: Cancer Patients Struggle as Drug Costs Soar
Many with insurance can't afford out-of-pocket expenses for meds, copays, researchers say
April, 27 2011 More People Choosing Hospice at Life's End
With focus on comfort, people often feel more in control, with less distress.
March, 30 2011 Digital Divide Develops in Patient Use of Online Records
Older, white, wealthier patients are most likely to access medical records via internet, study shows.
January, 27 2011 The Rise of Senior Care Franchises
With the population aging, home-care outfits move quickly up the list of fastest-growing franchises.
January, 3 2011 Medicare Makes Way for the "Me Generation"
Big, demanding generation expected to strain health-care resources.
December, 28 2010 Volunteers in Medicine Expands to the Bay Area
The Vermont-based network of clinics staffed by volunteer doctors and nurses now reaches 25 states.
December, 2 2010 Bi-partisan Proposal Would End Medicare As We Know It
Columnist contemplates a profound shift in the American retirement landscape.November, 12 2010
Hot Topics: Raising Retirement Age, Staying Healthy, Social Innovators
August, 25 2010
Nano "Cluster Bomb" Could Fight Cancer, Extend Lives
August, 16 2010 Got a Question? Health-Care Advice Lines Can Help
Consumer groups say people can save time and money by calling a nurse before heading to doctor's office.
August, 13 2010 Generics As Good As Costly Blood Pressure Meds, Study Finds
Fewer deaths seen in group taking no-brand-name diuretics after 8 to 13 years.
August, 10 2010 From Rural Doctor to Amazon Medicine Woman
Dr. Linnea Smith took a vacation to the Peruvian Amazon and decided to stay for good. She's the only doctor for 100 miles.
July, 28 2010 As Weight Goes Up, So Do Heart Risks
Across-the-board health improvements may await those who trim down.
July, 20 2010