Mar 12th, 2010 · Workers at a Portland, Ore., steel mill soon will be able to pick a new type of health insurance: one with financial rewards to use proven treatments and disincentives to use less-effective surgeries and diagnostic tests.
Dec 21st, 2009 · Santa is coming under scrutiny for what a professor of public health in Australia deems an unhealthy lifestyle. In the British Medical Journal, the doctor suggests some changes for Santa. Like eating carrot sticks instead of cookies. And leaving the reindeer at home and making his Christmas rounds by bicycle.
Oct 19th, 2009 · A long-awaited policy review on Sudan yields a new offer of engagement, but the Obama administration is also renewing sanctions on a regime the United States has accused of genocide in Darfur.
Sep 30th, 2009 · Baseball players have something new to chew on: In the past few years, major league teams have thrown out fatty foods. At least a third of baseball clubs are recruiting nutritionists to make game day spreads healthier. Now, players are more likely to eat baby carrots than a Baby Ruth.
Aug 1st, 2009 · From President Obama on down, the administration is stacked with officials who have talked tough about ending what they have called "genocide" in Sudan's Darfur region. That made it all the more surprising this week when the administration's special envoy suggested holding out new carrots for Khartoum.
Jun 30th, 2009 · Bendy cucumbers, knobbly carrots, puny cauliflowers and naked onions are among 26 misshapen fruits and vegetables that will make their way to supermarkets Wednesday after the European Union rescinded a 20-year-old regulation. Food columnist Diana Henry of the Sunday Telegraph says she is "thrilled."
Feb 19th, 2009 · The Obama administration is providing both a carrot and a stick to encourage lenders to help rescue those on the cusp of foreclosures, the chairwoman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. says. Sheila Bair says helping people who are facing foreclosure is in the best economic interest of everyone — even those who aren't benefiting directly.
Dec 21st, 2008 · Forget the picturesque tree and perfectly arranged presents. Christmas means blending old customs with new traditions, even if the result is messier than a bag full of carrot jam.