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Missouri's low cigarette tax under fire
Maria Altman Apr 10, 2012
A ballot initiative could raise the tax rate on a pack of smokes in Missouri, which is 8x lower than the national average.
The battle over billing codes
Gregory Warner Oct 8, 2012
Every little thing your doctor does has a special code attached, with a dollar sign. Codes were supposed to make things simpler. Instead, they've touched off an expensive arms race between doctors, hospitals and insurers.
Study: Intelligent people less likely to take sick leave
Stacey Vanek Smith Apr 4, 2012
According to a new study out in the U.K., there is a correlation between intelligence levels and the likelihood that someone will end up on long-term sick leave.
Panel recommends a second opinion on medical tests
Sarah Gardner Apr 4, 2012
A panel of doctors is recommending that physicians and patients think twice before performing several common medical tests.
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.
