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One social network that promises not to 'monetize' you
Jeff Horwich Mar 30, 2012
Despite pressure to show uses ads and make hay from their personal data, CaringBridge refuses. They're a special case, but are there lessons here for other social networks?
Americans not getting enough sleep
David Lazarus Mar 28, 2012
New information from the Centers for Disease Control reveals that more than quarter of the U.S. population say they're not getting enough shuteye. The issue has consequences on our economy and health.
Can ignoring medical advice hurt your wallet?
John Schumann Mar 27, 2012
Doctor and commentator John Schumann says it's a medical urban legend.
Health care goes before the court
Gregory Warner Mar 22, 2012
Starting Monday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on the constitutionality of the health care law, including a mandate that all Americans carry health insurance.
Soda sales fizzling out
Jeremy Hobson Mar 21, 2012
New numbers out today show that the soda sales slump that has been going on for years continued to speed up in 2011, with consumers buying more healthy beverages in its place.
Consuming white rice linked to risk of diabetes
David Brancaccio Mar 22, 2012
Publishing in the British Medical Journal, researchers looked at four studies covering 350,000 people in Asia and the West.
Kansas City grandma worries about Medicare
Emma Williams Mar 14, 2012
In this election year, commentator Emma Williams fears the health care program for seniors and the disabled will become a political football.
The growth of the genetic testing industry
David Brancaccio Mar 12, 2012
A new study that predicts that Americans could be spending $25 billion a year by the end of this decade on genetics testing. It's believed that the prospect of being able to sequence whole genomes at an affordable cost now is really a gamechanger.
Health care costs: A pain in the neck
Renee Lux Mar 2, 2012
When you're in pain and in need of treatment, it's hard to pay really close attention to your health care choices. Commentator Renee Lux describes how treating her stiff neck led to a huge hike in her insurance costs.
Sugar: Public (health) enemy No. 1?
Mark Bittman Mar 12, 2012
Commentator Mark Bittman argues we should regulate sugar like we do cigarettes.
