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Do gun laws reduce gun deaths? New study says 'yes,' but data are thin.
Researchers on both sides of the great gun debate note that there isn't yet adequate data on the link between gun deaths and gun laws, but President Obama aims to fund new research.
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Healthy snacks: Cartoon stickers make kids eat better
Healthy snacks are more appealing for kids when there's a cartoon sticker, says study.
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Difference Maker Scott Neeson left Hollywood to save destitute children in Cambodia
He sold his mansion, Porsche, and yacht and set off for Cambodia to provide food, shelter, and education to destitute children.
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New York soda ban proposal: Public hearing gets impassioned
Even though many consider the decision by the New York City Board of Health a foregone conclusion, that didn’t stop supporters and opponents from expounding Tuesday on the soda ban proposal.
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Obamacare is radical? Vermont thinks even bigger, with single-payer plan.
Vermont plans to become the first state to adopt a single-payer health-care system. Its backers say it will cut costs and create jobs, but critics say the centralized control will drive away doctors.
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The Monitor's View A tsunami-warning system makes waves
Big lessons can be learned from Wednesday's giant earthquake off Indonesia that led to an Indian Ocean-wide tsunami warning. The new system, set up since the big 2004 disaster, worked.
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Green bean or sweet potato: Battle of the casserole dishes
We can't make the choice for you. But here are some arguments that can help you choose between green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole as part of your Thanksgiving dinner.
11/19/2011 04:20 pm -
Medicare overhaul? Tea party sees a chance.
Medicare overhaul is priority of tea party activists planning to make themselves heard at town hall meetings in key battleground states. Supporters want Medicare overhaul along the lines of Rep. Ryan's plan.
08/06/2011 08:12 pm -
Chicago: First US city to regulate coal plant air pollution?
A Chicago alderman has forwarded a proposal for the city to regulate coal plant emissions. It is part of an ongoing effort to address serious air pollution problems in the city.
04/19/2010 07:58 pm -
Eco-renovation For a more energy-efficient home, ample insulation is key
Want a home that's more energy-efficient and saves money on heat and cooling? Upgrading your insulation is key.
02/23/2010 04:05 pm -
What lessons Massachusetts holds for US healthcare reform
Healthcare reform came to Massachusetts in 2006. More residents now have insurance, but healthcare costs have not come down.
10/21/2009 01:00 am -
US healthcare overhaul: five lessons from abroad
From Taiwan to France to Singapore, many countries offer more comprehensive coverage at a cheaper cost.
10/14/2009 01:00 am -
Battle over the baby bottle: Should containers with bisphenol A be banned?
A number of states are moving to curtail the sale and use of bottles that have this chemical. But industry groups say BPA's risks are overblown.
06/05/2009 01:00 am -
Obama cites fiscal, moral imperatives for healthcare reform
His goal of accomplishing it this year poses a challenge.
03/06/2009 12:00 am -
In digitizing healthcare, a battle over patient privacy
US lawmakers argue over how to balance the benefits of electronic medical records with privacy needs.
02/11/2009 12:00 am -
House stimulus bill widens healthcare
Newly jobless would get Medicaid or other subsidies to help pay medical costs.
01/30/2009 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View The fix on tobacco
Congress must let the FDA regulate tobacco as one more way to end temptation of smoking.
07/28/2008 01:00 am -
Health insurance falling short
A spike in the number of 'underinsured' adults since 2003 startles healthcare experts.
06/11/2008 01:00 am -
Arguments mount for a national healthcare system
Some reformers say a government-run system has become an 'economic necessity.'
03/03/2008 12:00 am
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