Reconciliation: why healthcare reform 'nuclear option' is deadly

Usually, 'reconciliation' seems like an arcane term. But the look on Senator Lindsey Graham's face when he discussed it Sunday shows how healthcare reform's 'nuclear option' could poison the already-poor state of bipartisanship in the Senate.

The "Third Rail" of the Healthcare Debate

While Congress and the President battle over the details of healthcare reform and industry experts and special interest groups point fingers in all directions there is one party escaping criticism and blame which represents the underlying cancer of healthcare's current fiscal challenges: the alarming rate of obesity in America.

Healthy eating and habits dominate 10 slimmest city populations

Of the 10 slimmest populations of any city in America, a constant was healthy eating habits and regular exercise underscored the lower weights on average, according to a Gallup Poll released Friday.

Shares of Intermune soar after dodging FDA Review

Shares of Intermune (Nasdaq: ITMN) soared Friday morning after the maker of a drug to treat lung scarring dodged an FDA Review over safety concerns that it may not do what Intermune claims.  Shares of Intermune were up more than 62% less than 15 minutes after the opening bell in New York.

Obama open to four Republican healthcare ideas

President Obama says he is 'exploring' four Republican healthcare ideas from last week's summit, in a bow to bipartisanship seen largely as a public relations move.

More working-class people seeking food assistance

A study released by Feeding America in early February shows the majority of people who seek emergency food assistance are working. They are underemployed or don't have high enough wages to live on.

Novelos Therapeutics shares drop sharply on failed drug trials

Investors sold down shares of biotech Novelos Therapeutics (Otcbb: NVLT) Friday after the company's cancer drug trials where reported a bust.  Shares of the micro cap stock closed down 13% on heavy trading volume.

American Cancer Society ranks California lawmakers over tobacco policies

The American Cancer Society released its 2009 scorecard Monday which ranked California lawmakers over their tobacco policies.

American Dental Association President Praises Pew Report on State Dental Policies

American Dental Association President, Dr. Ron Tankersley, praised a recent report by the Pew Center, "The Cost of Delay: State Dental Policies Fail One in Five Children", noting how even children in states which where given an "A" still faced challenges in getting proper dental care.