economics

How to De-Stress a Recession-Riddled Life

Health - July 11, 2009

Simple strategies should help in staying calm and moving on more >>

Breast-Feeding Boosts Child's School Performance

Health - June 17, 2009

It led to better chances of higher GPA, college attendance, study shows more >>

Lifestyle May Counter Blood Pressure Genes

Health - June 16, 2009

Smoking, drinking and more can override what you're born with, study finds more >>

4 Ways to Tell When a Real Recovery Has Begun

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - June 16, 2009

Beware false optimism. more >>

Why the Economic Recovery Won't Feel Like One

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - June 8, 2009

"Less bad" is still bad. more >>

Special Ed Services Lacking for Kids Who Repeat a Grade

Health - June 4, 2009

Majority of youngsters not given individual education plans, research shows more >>

Neighborhood Safety Is Linked to Disability

Health - May 29, 2009

Even questioning security poses risks for older, poorer people, study finds more >>

Looks, Money, Fame Don't Bring Happiness

Health - May 22, 2009

Study finds reaching more intrinsic goals is what leads to well-being more >>

Many Black Women Refuse Breast Cancer Treatments

Health - May 22, 2009

Poverty, fear play roles in skipping lifesaving therapies, researchers say more >>

Money May Matter, Health-Wise, in Old Age

Health - May 18, 2009

With wealth and education come fewer chronic problems, study finds more >>

"A Failure of Capitalism: The Crisis of '08 and the Descent Into Depression"

By Andrew Burt - Opinion - May 8, 2009

Judge Richard A. Posner of the U.S. Court of Appeals discusses his latest book. more >>

Economists Optimistic About U.S. Economy

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - May 6, 2009

Slowing job losses could mean the economy is ready to turn around. more >>

Less Education May Mean Poorer Health

Health - May 6, 2009

High school dropouts more than twice as prone to illness as college grads, study finds more >>

U.S. Mental Health Spending Rises, But Many Still Left Out

Health - May 5, 2009

Access to care improves, studies find, but treatment quality lags for elderly, vets more >>

More Educated Choose Healthier Foods, But Pay More

Health - May 1, 2009

Higher quality diets also associated with higher income levels, study finds more >>

IMF's Top Economist: Recession and High Unemployment Likely to Persist

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 30, 2009

Olivier Blanchard says there are signs of a turnaround, but more global stimulus measures are needed. more >>

How Dropouts and the Achievement Gap Hurt the Economy

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - April 29, 2009

2 separate studies explore the magnitude of education problems and their impact on the economy. more >>

Why Obama Is Leaving the Reagan Era Behind When It Comes to Economic Policy

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - April 28, 2009

Like Reagan, Obama inherited an economic mess. But his response doesn't include Reagan-like tax cuts. more >>

Obama’s Economic Hits and Misses

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - April 27, 2009

In 100 days, he’s put together a vast recovery program. That doesn’t mean it will work. more >>

Family History of Asthma Boosts Odds Almost 6 Times

Health - April 23, 2009

U.S. researchers say assessing kin may identify those at risk for developing condition more >>

For Economists, a Moment in the Sun

By Diane Cole - Education - April 22, 2009

The nation is looking for answers, so the spotlight is on the people with solutions. more >>

Kids and Veggies: Offer Them and They Will Eat

Health - April 20, 2009

Availability in poor areas more of an issue than youngsters' tastes, studies find more >>

Is the Worst Over for the Economy? Looking for Signs in the Numbers

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 20, 2009

The data continue to reflect the deep economic slide. more >>

Former Inmates at Increased Risk for High Blood Pressure

Health - April 14, 2009

And they're more likely to lack treatment for it years after freedom, study finds more >>

New Stimulus Plan Is Needed For the U.S. Economy's Long Road Back to Health

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - April 13, 2009

Collapse of consumption as spenders lose confidence is a sign that the fix won't be quick or easy. more >>