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HHS to Amateur Video Directors: Have Fun With the Flu

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - July 9, 2009

HHS announces a video contest for a funny or creative public service ad on the flu. more >>

New Religious Left Skirmish: Catholics for Choice Attacks Obama Pick

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 5, 2009

The group Catholics for Choice attacks an Obama appointment as too soft on abortion rights. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About the Department of Health and Human Services

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - May 22, 2009

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is focusing on healthcare reform. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About the CDC

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - May 8, 2009

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is fighting swine flu. more >>

An International Frenzy to Control Swine Flu

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - May 5, 2009

The United States has had a measured response to spread of the H1N1 virus. more >>

Kathleen Sebelius and the Evolution of Catholic Democrats

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - March 11, 2009

Antiabortion groups have opposed Sebelius's nomination to the Department of Health and Human Services. more >>

Brownback's Political Explanation for Supporting Kathleen Sebelius

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - March 6, 2009

Behind the scenes, Brownback argues that the HHS nomination is good for Kansas GOP politics. more >>

Bush's Catholic Czar: Sebelius Pick Is 'Signal Moment' for Conservative Christians

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - March 5, 2009

Deal Hudson urges the Republican Party to speak up against HHS nominee Kathleen Sebelius. more >>

Family Research Council: Where's GOP Opposition Over Sebelius?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - March 4, 2009

The group slaps congressional Republicans for silence over health and human services secretary nominee. more >>

Antiabortion Sam Brownback Sounds Bullish on Pro-Abortion-Rights Kathleen Sebelius

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - March 4, 2009

Abortion opponents are outraged over the health and human services secretary-designate. more >>

Obama Announces $155 Million for Community Health Centers

By Michelle Andrews - On Health and Money - March 3, 2009

The 126 new centers will serve 750,000 mostly uninsured and underinsured patients. more >>

After his Choice of Sebelius to Head HHS, Obama Readies a Big Push for Healthcare Reform

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - March 2, 2009

Obama will press Congress to enact a healthcare overhaul this year. more >>

Sebelius Nomination a Test for New Progressive Catholic Groups

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - March 2, 2009

Religious conservatives attack Kansas governor's pro-choice stance, but religious liberals push back. more >>

Daschle's Tax Woes Derail Nomination, Leaving Obama's Healthcare Reform in Limbo

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - February 3, 2009

Until he dropped out, former Sen. Tom Daschle was to be Obama's point man on healthcare. more >>

Healthcare Conscience Rule Could Stir Legal Backlash

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - December 22, 2008

One state, concerned for rape victims, vows to fight the rule in federal court. more >>

7 Tips From Uncle Sam's New Fitness Guidelines

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - October 9, 2008

You've heard most of the recommendations before, but there are some buried gems. more >>

Health Buzz: Radiation and Breast Cancer and Other Health News

Health - September 23, 2008

Flu vaccines in kids and adolescents, a pending birth control rule, and treating high blood pressure. more >>

Bureaucrats Try New Tricks to Stymie Reproductive Rights

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 22, 2008

Here's a new twist in the battle for control of women's bodies. more >>

Your Doctor's Rights Vs. Your Rights

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - September 22, 2008

There's still time to comment on a proposed law that could cut your access to reproductive health services. more >>

Is Your Drinking Water Giving You Diabetes?

By Adam Voiland - Health - August 19, 2008

Arsenic, a common trace contaminant in well water, has been linked to type 2 diabetes. more >>

Women, This Is Your National Health Week

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - May 15, 2008

Locally and nationally, women's health issues get attention. more >>

Former Federal Agent Gets 26 Months

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - April 14, 2008

Former Department of Health and Human Services employee pleads guilty to fraud. more >>

Someone's Apologizing for Sorry Fuel Economy but Not Automakers

By Marianne Lavelle - Beyond the Barrel - November 7, 2007

The real shame: Only a handful of models surpass 30 mpg. more >>

Are Your Drugs Safe?

By Nancy Shute - Health - October 5, 2007

Shoddy and fraudulent pharmacy products pose a growing threat. more >>

Higher Utility Bills Face Homeowners

By Marianne Lavelle - Money - September 25, 2007

Heating oil and propane costs are expected to jump 28 percent. more >>