VA sec'y promises timely response to war illness AP (November 11, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Veterans Secretary Eric Shinseki says he's working to improve the agency's ability to cope with increasing numbers of troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mental health problems.
Thousands rally to protest health care bill AP (November 05, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Chanting "Kill the bill," thousands of conservatives rallied at the Capitol on Thursday against the Democrats' health care overhaul plan, labeling it a government takeover of the nation's medical system.
FDA panel has questions about Zimmer spine implant AP (November 04, 2009) GAITHERSBURG, Md. (AP) - Federal health officials say there are lingering questions about whether an implant from Zimmer Holdings Inc. is safe and effective for treating a painful spinal condition.
Alabama doctor confirmed as US surgeon general AP (October 29, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr. Regina Benjamin to be the U.S. surgeon general, elevating a well-known Alabama family physician to be the nation's top doctor.