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Race-based drugs
Sep 1, 2007
Reporter Heidi Pickman looks at the new practice of race-based drug marketing.
The return of silicone breast implants
Scott Tong Sep 1, 2007
As the FDA moves forward with plans to approve the return of silicone breast implants, a new report out today contends the FDA is bowing to business over science. Scott Tong reports.
Regulating particulate emissions
Sam Eaton Sep 1, 2007
The EPA today hears from outside scientists about proposed rule changes to regulate air-borne particulate emissions. As Sam Eaton reports, the debate pits public health advocates against proponents of economic development.
Mine safety
Helen Palmer Sep 1, 2007
The US Mine Safety and Health Administration has asked coal mines nationwide to "Stand Down for Safety" -- to run through their safety procedures for an hour on Monday morning. As Helen Palmer reports, the mining industry has been getting safer overall, but critics say safety enforcement has slipped.
Plan B on Part D
Scott Tong Sep 1, 2007
With lawmakers scrambling to right the new Medicare drug program after a troubled launch, some Republicans are calling for fixes drug makers might like. Scott Tong has more.
Health saving accounts - what might they mean?
Helen Palmer Sep 1, 2007
The State of the Union address focused most strongly on foreign affairs and terrorism. But the president gave a push to one of his favorite initiatives: Health saving accounts. As Helen Palmer reports, the prospect of more cash flowing into these new health care accounts is reshaping health insurance -- and financial services.
Time to unlink healthcare and work
Sep 1, 2007
Conservative commentator Steve Moore says that the US needs to stop linking healthcare and employment.
State of the Union - Health
John Dimsdale Sep 22, 2011
President Bush delivers his State of the Union address tonight. Among other things, he plans to propose new initiatives for health insurance. John Dimsdale has a preview.
Why health savings accounts are a bad idea
Sep 1, 2007
Commentator Zanny Minton-Beddoes says the health savings accounts President Bush is expected to tout in his State of the Union speech today could end up costing more money than they save.
Understanding health savings accounts
Helen Palmer Sep 1, 2007
President Bush expects to make health saving accounts a highlight of his State of the Union speech tonight. But how exactly do they work at the consumer level? Helen Palmer has the details.
