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WellPoint announces plan to boost doctor pay
Jennifer Collins Jan 27, 2012
The health insurer WellPoint today announced a plan to pay primary care doctors as much as 10 percent more, with the hope of reducing the overall cost of health care.
Former head of PIP arrested for faulty implants
Adriene Hill Jan 26, 2012
The former head of the company PIP has been arrested for creating breast implants out of non-medical grade silicone.
French authorities investigate dangerous implants
Christopher Werth Jan 26, 2012
France, where today authorities arrested the founder of a company that sold faulty breast implants to women all over the world.
New school lunch guidelines set
Adriene Hill Jan 26, 2012
Congress is still allowing French fries and pizza to count as vegetables, but what else is about to change on school lunch trays across America?
USDA announces healthier school lunches
Joel Patterson Jan 25, 2012
Fruits, vegetables and whole grains to replace high-fat, sodium-heavy menu items for American school kids.
Is wine actually good for your health?
Eve Troeh Jan 13, 2012
The unmasking of fraud by a leading researcher on the health benefits of wine has called into question the entire body of knowledge about the fermented grape.
Medical website WebMD falls ill financially
Stacey Vanek Smith Jan 10, 2012
WebMD’s chief executive resigns as the once-profitable medical reference website sees advertising revenue decline.
Health care spending rising more slowly
Gregory Warner Jan 9, 2012
The rapid rate of growth is slowing, but many people aren't feeling the change.
Calling mom can reduce stress levels
Kai Ryssdal Jan 11, 2012
Your mom was right (as usual): It's good for your health to give her a phone call.
