Medical School Enrollment Is Still Going Up
Medical school enrollment is up for the 11th year in a row- a trend many public health experts think may help relieve a growing demand for doctors.
Medical school enrollment is up for the 11th year in a row- a trend many public health experts think may help relieve a growing demand for doctors.
Obama Health Care Report
Chuck Todd reports that the House passed its version of a health care reform bill in a Saturday night vote.
Chuck Todd reports that the House passed its version of a health care reform bill in a Saturday night vote.
Bad Driving May Be Genetic
That bad driver who cut you off this morning can't be completely blamed for his lack of road skills- it's genetic.
That bad driver who cut you off this morning can't be completely blamed for his lack of road skills- it's genetic.
Losing Your Health Insurance
Like many people, Daniel Swoboda is covered by group health insurance at work. But he would consider an individual policy if it meant saving money.
Like many people, Daniel Swoboda is covered by group health insurance at work. But he would consider an individual policy if it meant saving money.
Bad Bugs and No Drugs
Pharmaceutical companies are not producing as many antibiotics as they used to and development of new ones is at an all-time low.
Pharmaceutical companies are not producing as many antibiotics as they used to and development of new ones is at an all-time low.
Women and the Health Debate
Because of the reproductive demands on their bodies and their traditional role as caregiver in a family, women have a huge stake in the current healthcare debate.
Because of the reproductive demands on their bodies and their traditional role as caregiver in a family, women have a huge stake in the current healthcare debate.
Creativity MRI
Scientists can now unravel what makes us creative by examining MRI¿s.
Scientists can now unravel what makes us creative by examining MRI¿s.
New Artificial Hand Has Feeling
A team of scientists from Italy and Sweden has developed what is believed to be the first artificial hand that has feeling.
A team of scientists from Italy and Sweden has developed what is believed to be the first artificial hand that has feeling.
The FDA Advises on How to Properly Dispose of Medicine
The FDA has new guidelines on how to dispose of medication.
The FDA has new guidelines on how to dispose of medication.
Driving With the Top Down Could Damage Hearing
Driving with the top down may damage your hearing.
Driving with the top down may damage your hearing.
Soldiers With Multiple Concussions May Be Removed From Duty
Soldiers who suffer three concussions during a deployment might be pulled from their combat duties.
Soldiers who suffer three concussions during a deployment might be pulled from their combat duties.
Toddler Insurance
NBC's Erin Burnett reports that the parents of a 2-year-old girl are saying she was denied insurance because she was deemed too thin.
NBC's Erin Burnett reports that the parents of a 2-year-old girl are saying she was denied insurance because she was deemed too thin.
Lupus Awareness: There's More to Lupus Than You Know
We always hear about the other diseases, but Lupus can be just as devastating.
We always hear about the other diseases, but Lupus can be just as devastating.
A French Study Shows Cell Phones Do Not Affect Humans
A study by France's health and safety agency on the effects of radio waves on humans finds no evidence of damage caused by mobile phones.
A study by France's health and safety agency on the effects of radio waves on humans finds no evidence of damage caused by mobile phones.
Health Insurance: Getting Medical Care Before It¿s Gone
A growing number of people are cramming in medical care while they still have health insurance.
A growing number of people are cramming in medical care while they still have health insurance.
Night Shifts Don't Have a Major Effect On Surgeons
Night time shifts among attending surgeons don't lead to a major increase in surgical complications.
Night time shifts among attending surgeons don't lead to a major increase in surgical complications.
New Knees for Lisa
After 12 years of living with rheumatoid arthritis, Lisa Ambrocio needs total knee replacements she can't afford. So she decided to throw herself at the mercy of the internet.Can the kindness of friends, and total strangers help raise the money she needs?
After 12 years of living with rheumatoid arthritis, Lisa Ambrocio needs total knee replacements she can't afford. So she decided to throw herself at the mercy of the internet.Can the kindness of friends, and total strangers help raise the money she needs?
People In Vegetative States May Still Be Able to Learn
It may be possible for people in vegetative states to learn.
It may be possible for people in vegetative states to learn.
The Health Care Debate Continues: What Will it Cost You?
Will changes to the health care system cost you more?
Will changes to the health care system cost you more?
Painkiller Overdose Deaths Have Trippled In Past Decade
The number of overdose deaths from opioid painkillers has more than tripled since 1999.
The number of overdose deaths from opioid painkillers has more than tripled since 1999.
