Health News

Democrats late Saturday night said the 216 votes needed to pass the bill were nearly within reach, but that the margin of victory would likely be razor thin.

As an abortion fight played out behind the scenes at the Capitol, the House Rules Committee met to set the terms of debate, which is set to begin Sunday afternoon.

Haiti’s earthquake has exposed the inadequacies of its mental health services just at the moment when they are most needed.

A divide over how tightly to restrict federal subsidies for insurance policies that cover abortion was proving central to the health care debate.

The Democratic search for health care votes grew more focused as the House leadership and the White House sought to cement victory.

For several weeks the issue of health care has overshadowed every other issue, foreign and domestic, faced by President Obama.

The federal judge rejected a settlement between the city and workers at ground zero, saying the deal did not provide enough compensation to plaintiffs.

Dr. John Muney says his plan, which offers unlimited office visits, is “the only solution we have to our health care situation.”

kpsantarosa: RT @abc7newsBayArea Go without your cellphone for 24 hours? National Day of Unplugging is a chance to give it a try. http://bit.ly/c9eBhZ

kpsantarosa: Is work a pain in the neck, or is it how your desk is set up? Make your work space work for you! http://bit.ly/9nJJDD

Did Jamie Oliver really shape up America's unhealthiest city?

Dr. Robert King and Dr. James Leckman of the Yale Child Study Center address Pandas and the link between strep throat, tics and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.

A small pot of garlic soup can be comforting — and medicinal.

Finding a good one takes research and perseverance, but unfortunately, the typical search is made under duress and with little time available.

Basketball has become a rough sport with players crashing into each other, throwing elbows and landing hard on the court. To help prevent injury, they're wearing the a popular new accessory under their uniforms -- padded compression gear.

Democrats unveiled the completed version of the health care legislation they intend to bring to a vote, saying that it would extend insurance coverage to most of those who lack it.

As momentum builds to a vote on the health care legislation, leaders are deciding which politically endangered Democrats can vote against the party.

The acquisition of Ratiopharm catapults Teva, the global leader in generic drugs, from fifth place among German generic players to the No. 2 spot.

The Medicines Company is disputing whether it really did miss a deadline in applying for a patent extension for its blood thinner Angiomax.