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Most Teens Aren't Getting Preventive Health Care

Health - March 30, 2009

Almost two-thirds lacked this type of service within past year, study found more >>

Emergency Money: 5 Steps to Survive the Financial Crisis If the Unexpected Strikes

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - March 20, 2009

You may have to take out an IRA loan, ditch extra insurance, or get rid of the car. more >>

Tiniest Babies Carry Biggest Costs

Health - March 17, 2009

Businesses urged to help lower health costs and prevent preterm births more >>

Many Seniors Not Selecting Lowest Cost Medicare Drug Plans

Health - March 13, 2009

Too many choices, confusing options are roadblocks to smartest decision, report says more >>

Ankle Blood Pressure Test May Spot Hidden Heart Risks

Health - March 10, 2009

2 'unconventional' blood workups might also point out trouble, experts say more >>

Most Insured Adults Worry About Health Care Costs: Poll

Health - March 9, 2009

Many are skipping medical, dental visits because of financial concerns more >>

Doc-Patient Relationship May Be Key to Quality

Health - March 4, 2009

Level of 'connectedness' could help explain disparities in care, experts suggest more >>

Lost Your Health Insurance? Consider Planned Parenthood Clinics

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - February 24, 2009

Newly unemployed women are heading to clinics for Pap smears, contraception, even cholesterol tests. more >>

Recession Scrambling Health Spending in U.S.

Health - February 24, 2009

As more people lose their jobs and health insurance, they're turning to federal programs such as Medicaid, report says more >>

Bill Clinton, Health Groups to Tackle Childhood Obesity

Health - February 20, 2009

Public, private coalition hopes to meet weight-linked healthcare needs of 6.2 million kids more >>

Uninsured Hospital Stays On the Rise

Health - February 19, 2009

Admissions for patients without coverage have jumped a third since 1997, study shows more >>

Obesity, Lack of Insurance Take Toll on Young Americans

Health - February 19, 2009

CDC annual report on nation's health focuses on those aged 18 to 29 more >>

Poll Shows Strong Support for Obama Health Care Reforms

Health - February 11, 2009

Majorities approve of such initiatives as Medicare-negotiated drug pricing or a 'national health insurance exchange' more >>

Medicare Faces Challenges Caring for Chronically Ill

Health - February 10, 2009

Initiatives to lower costs, improve service seldom work, study finds more >>

Minority Clinics Tougher on Doctors

Health - February 9, 2009

Physicians face more challenging cases with fewer resources, study suggests more >>

Cancer Patients Often Stranded in Health Insurance Nightmares

Health - February 5, 2009

New report details 20 troubling tales, offers advice on how to cope more >>

Cancer Survivors Say Costs Keep Them From Care

Health - February 4, 2009

Insured or not, patients forgo medical needs twice as often as others, study finds more >>

Medicare Drug Plan 'Doughnut Hole' Could Impact Seniors' Health

Health - February 3, 2009

Lack of coverage can spur cutbacks in necessary prescriptions, study finds more >>

Fewer Women Are Having Mammograms

Health - February 3, 2009

CDC reports decline in two-thirds of the country more >>

Outpatient Procedures on Rise, CDC Says

Health - January 30, 2009

Number tripled from 1996 to 2006, to nearly two-thirds of surgeries more >>

Medical Needs of 6.2 Million U.S. Kids Go Unmet

Health - January 30, 2009

Study says initiatives should target both coverage and access to health care more >>

Skyocketing Health-Care Costs Could Double Premiums for Many Americans

Health - January 28, 2009

Report says waste, inefficiencies need to be cut out of system in coming years more >>

Obama Backs Health Care Reform

Health - January 20, 2009

Public concern over cost, availability of care could lead to real change, experts say more >>

Counseling Lacking for Adolescents With Arthritis

Health - January 13, 2009

Study says more programs needed for transition to adult health care more >>

Vets Often Forgo Medication When Co-Pays Rise

Health - January 12, 2009

Budget-cutters urged to look elsewhere for cost savings more >>