Health

An FDA commission today is expected to consider whether pain reliever Celebrex is suitable to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Steve Tripoli reports.

A state commission in New York today is likely to recommend closure of dozens of public hospitals to streamline health care delivery and costs. Helen Palmer reports.

The FDA has reached a new deal with pharmaceutical companies: Drug makers will now pay fees in return for a speedier review process of their TV ads. Helen Palmer reports.

Pepsi Co. has agreed to buy Naked Juice — the company's third health food acquisition this year. Lisa Napoli takes a look at Pepsi's new beverage strategy.

A new survey says cancer patients — insured or not — are having a hard time keeping up with their treatment bills. Helen Palmer reports.

The CDC recommends flu shots for 185 million of us, but some experts question how effective they really are — and whether it's actually a good public health investment. Helen Palmer reports.

Despite a sharp drop in the number of U.S. smokers, the tobacco industry is holding its own. Alisa Roth reports.

An organic foods watchdog alleges that some Wal-Mart stores are passing off conventionally-grown produce as organic. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

Ten of the biggest U.S. food companies have agreed to voluntarily cut back on junk food marketing aimed at kids, but some say the deal is just empty calories. Amy Scott reports.

Enrollment starts today for year two of the government's Medicare Part program. Not everyone's satisfied, but it's been mostly a success for seniors — and insurers, Helen Palmer reports.