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• U.N.: One-third of Gaza casualties are children
There were another 1,080 children among the 3,100 injured in the conflict, according to statistics from Gaza's health ministry. The U.N.'s top humanitarian official, John Holmes, described the numbers as "credible" and deeply disturbing. U.N officials ...
• Gaza fighting rages as U.N. resolution ignored
Friday's deaths in Gaza pushed the Palestinian death toll to about 760 in the two-week-old conflict, at least half of them civilians, according to Gaza health officials. Thirteen Israelis have died. Israel launched its assault on Dec. 27 in an ...
• Turn to generics slows ‘07 health care spending
WASHINGTON - Spending on health care slowed slightly in 2007 as consumers turned more to generic drugs instead of brand-names to fill their medicine cabinets, the government reported Monday. Although the cost of buying drugs, visiting the doctor or ...
• House to vote on Obama-favored health plan
Jan. 6: The 111th Congress was on Capitol Hill today, taking part in a mock swearing-in ceremony, among other things. Roland Burris’ credentials were denied. And Minnesota’s Senate race isn’t officially resolved. What’s going on? Rachel ...
• Holes in health care means teens face future ills
Ever watched a teen skulk in the corner of a toddler-packed pediatrician’s waiting room, obviously wishing to be anywhere else? Adolescents aren’t just big kids, and too many start falling through cracks in the health care system when they pass ...