Healthcare Law News

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A company-sponsored study found that the weight-loss drug Meridia raised heart attack and stroke risk in patients with pre-existing heart disease, according to a report out today.

The Republican primary in New Hampshire's 2nd Senate District pits newcomer Jeanie Forrester of Meredith against longtime New Hampton representative Fran Wendelboe.

Health insurance coverage has started for the first enrollees in a new Illinois program for uninsured people with medical problems.

Galen Kipe hasn't smoked a cigarette in more than three months. He couldn't kick his habit of 17 years with nicotine patches or gum.

Georgia State University researchers have created an online calculator for small businesses interested in whether they qualify for tax credits under the new federal health care law.

The Nebraska State Board of Education is expected to vote on whether to support repeal of federal health care reform.

PAUL, Minn. -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Tuesday that he aims to keep Minnesota from participating in the federal health care overhaul during his final four months in office.

The number of U.S. children in foster care has dropped 8 percent in just one year, and more than 20 percent in the past decade, according to new federal figures underscoring the impact of widespread reforms.

Sen. Charles Grassley says consumers could do what the government hasn't - put egg producer Jack DeCoster out of business.

More than half a dozen states suing to overturn President Barack Obama's health care law are also claiming its subsidies for covering retired state government employees, according to a list released Tuesday by the administration.

An administration official said Tuesday seven states suing the federal government are among 16 already approved for subsidies to help with the health care costs of early retirees.

Portions at popular chain restaurants are often super-sized servings, even when they are offered as a single entree or regular-sized meal, a new report says.

There are no FDA approved drugs which target the cause of autism, but researchers are working to change that.

Two Iowa egg farms linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened thousands failed to follow their own safety plans, allowing rodents and other animals into poultry houses, U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors found.

The owner of a Detroit-area medical clinic, who the feds say "imported the concept of HIV infusion clinic fraud from South Florida to Detroit after increased law enforcement scrutiny in Florida," was not successful in skirting the law.

You often hear news reports about medical studies that could affect you or a loved one.

Government anti-poverty programs that have grown to meet the needs of recession victims now serve a record one in six Americans and are continuing to expand.

The attorney general is the highest legal officer in the state, charged with defending the governor, the state, the Legislature and state employees in legal actions.

Introduced by GOP gubernatorial nominee Rick Snyder as his running mate, Rep. Brian Calley of Portland said the ticket intended to focus on the future, not the past.