The doctor doesn't look like much of a crusader, bent over the frail frame of 90-year-old Alberta Scott. ...more

November 1, 2009

There's a lot of information circulating about swine flu, especially now that vaccinations have begun in the Bay area. ...more

October 25, 2009

President Obama's plan to put the country on a sustainable fiscal path hinges on three huge bets. First, that the government can get health care costs under control even while expanding coverage. Second, that enacting a cap-and-trade emissions plan would generate revenue along with easing global warming. Third, that the looming expiration of the Bush tax cuts can be a forcing mechanism to write a saner tax code and bring in more revenue. ...more

February 26, 2009

A vaccine against rotavirus, the leading cause of diarrhea in infants, has led to a dramatic drop in hospitalization and emergency room visits since it came on the market two years ago, doctors reported Saturday. ...more

October 27, 2008

More than 200 million colds are diagnosed every year in the United States, accounting for 26 million days of missed school. ...more

October 17, 2008

If you're middle-aged, you're more likely to be accidentally killed or injured by prescription drugs than by a car crash. If you're in high school, one in 10 of your classmates has abused powerful pain medication. ...more

May 19, 2008

Athletes aren't the only ones struggling with addiction and abuse of prescription drugs. The illegal sale of prescription drugs now constitutes the fastest-growing segment of the illicit drug market in Florida, authorities say. Increased use has resulted in more emergency room visits and deaths. Here are the numbers: ...more

December 30, 2007

Athletes aren't the only ones struggling with addiction and abuse of prescription drugs. The illegal sale of prescription drugs now constitutes the fastest-growing segment of the illicit drug market in Florida, authorities say. Increased use has resulted in more emergency room visits and deaths. Here are the numbers: ...more

December 28, 2007