Medicaid And A Tale Of Two Miami Hospitals
The federal health law’s expansion of Medicaid will cover some 16 million more Americans in the government program for the …
The Rodeo Circuit: Bucking Bulls And Broken Bones
It’s spring, and that means rodeo season is ramping up, especially in the American West. Some professional cowboys will soon …
The Candidates On Tuesday: All Eyes On Illinois, But Campaigning Nationwide
As Illinois Republicans vote in their presidential primary, only one GOP candidate is expected to be in the state. Mitt …
Is Anesthesia A Luxury During Colonoscopy?
Doctors often let patients decide how much sedation they’d like when they have a colonoscopy. But whether you’re put under …
Robert DeNiro’s Racial First Lady Joke Was A No-No, White House Says
Maybe Robert DeNiro didn’t know. Or maybe he forgot. But when he made a joke at a New York fundraiser …
States Struggle To Cover Uninsured With Pre-Existing Conditions
An actuary named Cecil Bykerk spends his days walking a fine line. As the head of the board that runs …
To Find Out About Food Allergies, First Use The Right Test
A lot of people think they have food allergies, but they’re likely wrong. That’s partly because it’s easy to confuse …
For A Personal Cause, Casino Owner Bets On Gingrich
One of the defining elements of the 2012 presidential campaign is money. Not that the candidates themselves have raised all …
Native Alaskans Divided On State’s Oil Drilling Debate
Shell Oil plans to explore for petroleum off Alaska’s north coast this summer. The native people of Alaska have a …
Do Juvenile Killers Deserve Life Behind Bars?
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in two homicide cases testing whether it is unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment …











