Survival Lessons From a Sinking Plane
January 16, 2009
Patient Money
Health Care You Can’t Afford Not to Afford
One in three American families struggles to pay medical bills, according to a recent survey, and nearly half say a family member has postponed necessary medical care.
As the recession intensifies, more Americans are delaying doctor visits and medical treatments. What can you safely postpone, and what must be treated now?
Report Criticizes F.D.A. on Device Testing
The report said that the agency should fulfill promises it made to fix its system for approving medical devices.
UnitedHealth Settlement Near, but Faces a Protest
The managed-care company said that it would pay $350 million to settle the class-action suit over reimbursement for out-of-network claims.
Lilly Said to Be Near $1.4 Billion U.S. Settlement
The sum would settle criminal and civil charges that Lilly illegally marketed Zyprexa for unauthorized uses.
House Votes to Expand Children’s Health Care
Similar versions of the bill, extending coverage to four million uninsured children, had previously been vetoed.
Patient Choices
Book Is Rallying Resistance to the Antivaccine Crusade
Paul A. Offit sees a fiery debate on autism as being hijacked by vaccine opponents peddling false hope.
- Health Guide: Autism | Vaccination
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Health Care
News Analysis
A Governor With No Money Seeks to Improve the People’s Health
Gov. David A. Paterson has turned the familiar call for political change into an appeal for healthful living as he promotes a number of anti-obesity measures.
Jane Gross blogs about aging parents and
the adult children struggling to care for them.
The Evidence Gap
The Evidence Gap
Drug Rehabilitation or Revolving Door?
In the costly world of addiction treatment, states are demanding programs show results. The jury is still out.
The Evidence Gap
The Minimal Impact of a Big Hypertension Study
Critics say drug firms worked to discredit a clinical trial that found that inexpensive pills for hypertension worked better than newer drugs.
The Evidence Gap
New Arena for Testing of Drugs: Real World
There is a growing movement to gather evidence to explore what treatment is best for typical patients with complex symptoms.
Multimedia
Assessing Obama’s Promises
Barack Obama will have to delay many of the promises he made on the campaign trail in order to focus on the economy.
Times Essentials
The latest news and scientific perspective on common diseases and conditions.
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EXERCISEDoes It Keep You Healthy? 
FOOT PAINYour Poor Feet
BIRTH CONTROLWeighing the Health Benefits
OBESITYFor the Overweight, Bad Advice
ALZHEIMER’SCoping With the Disease
PATIENT VOICESPancreatic Cancer: In Their Own Words
Times Talks: Eldercare
Taking Care
A panel of experts shared insights into the best ways to meet the medical, financial and legal challenges of getting older.MOST POPULAR - HEALTH
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- Children's Life Expectancy Being Cut Short by Obesity
- Study Finds Drug Risks With Newer Antipsychotics
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