Dec 4th, 2006 · Robert Siegel talks with Dr. Jerry Avorn about ways to reduce one's cholesterol. Avorn is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, and chief of the division of pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomics at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He's also author of the book Powerful Medicines: The Benefits, Risks, and Costs of Prescription Drugs.
Feb 8th, 2006 · After the recent news that a low-fat diet does little to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease or stroke for older woman, many people are understandable confused about the benefits of giving up the foods they loved. Dr. Walter Willett of Harvard School of Public Health talks to Michele Norris about what the findings mean.
Feb 6th, 2006 · Film producer Jerry Bruckheimer's latest project is back on in New Orleans. Louisiana tax benefits lured filmmakers back after Katrina delayed an October start. The storyline will use the storm, with locations including the Lower Ninth Ward.
Jan 30th, 2006 · The House is to vote this week on final approval of a deficit-cutting bill that would eliminate more then $5 billion from the Medicaid program. Among those cuts are some added at the last minute that would enable states to dramatically shrink the Medicaid benefit package for children.
Jan 25th, 2006 · Los Angeles was one of the first cities to enact a so-called living wage law in 1997. The law requires companies that do business with the city -- such as airport restaurants or parking lots -- must pay workers at least $9.08 per hour with health benefits, or $10.33 without. The law currently covers 10,000 workers. Robin Urevich profiles one worker making a "living wage."
Jan 24th, 2006 · Ford's plan to cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 14 plants over the next six years has put new stress on the United Auto Workers union. It must decide how best to deal with the shrinking car-making business while preserving the benefits it has secured for its members.
Jan 20th, 2006 · A new study shows how chocolate might be good for the heart.
Jan 10th, 2006 · State and local governments often have difficulties balancing their budgets, and this year it is going be even more difficult. A new accounting rule has been approved that may complicate the way cities and states calculate employee retirement benefits.