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Antibiotics—Even Free Ones—Won't Cure Most Winter Ills
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- January 7, 2009
Wegmans stores are offering free antibiotics. But the medicines can contribute to drug resistance.
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Chronic Illness Accounts for 75 Percent of Health Spending
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- January 6, 2009
Out-of-pocket costs vary dramatically by disease.
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Red Cross: Free Travel for Lucky Blood Donors
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- January 5, 2009
American Red Cross's southern region chooses novel way to replenish blood supply.
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The State of America's Health as Obama Takes Office
By Michelle Andrews -
Health
- January 2, 2009
Health reform efforts that focus on prevention can save lives but are often costly.
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How to Beat Stress and Angst Through Meditation
By Michelle Andrews -
Health
- December 29, 2008
Turning your focus inward offers more health benefits than simply relieving anxiety.
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Use It or Lose It Time for Your Flexible Spending Account
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- December 22, 2008
Eligible expenses cover more than aspirin and allergy meds. Year-end vasectomy anyone?
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Even Moderate Medical Costs Mean Hardship
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- December 18, 2008
Copays, deductibles, and uncovered expenses are pinching already strapped families.
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America's Best Leaders: Linda Rottenberg, Entrepreneur
By Michelle Andrews -
Nation & World
- November 19, 2008
Her non-profit builds seeks to build profitable small businesses on a global scale.
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Try Hypnosis and Counseling for IBS and Crohn's
By Michelle Andrews -
Health
- November 19, 2008
Mind-body techniques show real promise when it comes to easing the pain of some digestive disorders.
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America's Best Health Insurance Plans
By Michelle Andrews -
Health
- November 7, 2008
If your company stumbles, what happens to your health coverage?
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AARP Limited-Benefit Health Plans Scrutinized
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- November 3, 2008
Bare-bones insurance plans give false sense of financial protection from high costs, says senator.
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Costly Diabetes Drugs—Are They Worth It?
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- October 29, 2008
New treatment guidelines recommend trying older, cheaper drugs first.
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Barack Obama and John McCain on Healthcare Policy
By Michelle Andrews -
Nation & World
- October 23, 2008
Healthcare is a central issue in the presidential campaign.
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Would You Rather Be Out for Your Colonoscopy?
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- October 21, 2008
Conscious sedation is more common, but general anesthesia might bring more people in.
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Battling Diabetes With Diet and Exercise
By Michelle Andrews -
Health
- October 10, 2008
Prevention and intensive management are the keys to stopping the epidemic.
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A Problem With Ads for Private Medicare Plans
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- September 25, 2008
Advertisements won't give you what you need to make a sound choice.
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Surprise! Premiums Are Up Again
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- September 24, 2008
A new survey on healthcare costs shows the typical family now pays $3,354.
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AIG to Policyholders: You Can Relax
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- September 17, 2008
Do you have AIG life, health, or travel insurance? It will still pay if you need it.
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Need the Emergency Room? Skip the Wait
By Michelle Andrews -
Health
- September 17, 2008
Hospital ER's have new competition: freestanding facilities that tout customer service.
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Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Emergency Room
By Michelle Andrews -
Health
- September 17, 2008
Get answers before bypassing the hospital.
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Who Gets Medical Care at the Grocery Store?
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- September 12, 2008
Most people who use retail medical clinics don't have a doctor of their own, and many lack insurance.
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Sarah Palin and the Rape Kit Question
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- September 10, 2008
Bloggers say Wasilla police used to charge rape victims for the kits. If so, they weren't alone.
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An Unexpected Cost of Using Free Drug Samples
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- September 5, 2008
Doctors may automatically follow up with a prescription, skipping a cheap generic.
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Prenuptial Agreements to Lose Weight, Have Sex
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- August 28, 2008
Matrimonial lawyers increasingly are writing health clauses into prewedding vows.
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Obama's Plan Wins at Covering the Uninsured
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- August 27, 2008
Slightly fewer people are going without health insurance, but the tide hasn't turned.
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