Health Insurance Costs Under Obamacare: Premiums To Rise In 2016, Low Costs 'Unrealistic,' Blue Cross Executive Says
A Blue Cross exec says people who are finally covered under Obamacare and seeking treatment are costing the insurers a bundle.
Norovirus Outbreak: Disgusting Stomach Bug Can Be Caught By Swimming, CDC Warns
An outbreak of the nasty stomach bug sickened 70 people who swam in a lake in Oregon in July 2014.
Is Obamacare Working? Quarter Of Americans Who Bought Health Insurance On Exchanges Couldn't Afford Medical Care
A quarter of American adults who bought insurance on Obamacare exchanges couldn't afford medical care.
ISIS Western Recruits: Islamic State Using Stolen Foreign Passports To Help Jihadis Travel To Syria And Iraq
Western governments have been on high alert for citizens attempting to join the militant group.
Amtrak Crash Cause: For Decades, Lawmakers Demanded Positive Train Control Safety Technology That Could Have Prevented Derailment
Despite calls from lawmakers and other officials, positive train control hasn't been fully implemented across the country.
GMO Labeling 2015: USDA's First Government Label For Non-Modified Foods Could Help Set National Standard For Certification
Previous non-GMO labeling and certification have been done by private companies.
GOP Abortion Bill 2015: House Approves Abortion Ban After 20 Weeks, Takes Aims At Supreme Court
The White House called the bill “disgraceful” and said the measure would continue to "add harsh burdens to the survivors of sexual assault, rape and incest."
Amtrak Crash Philadelphia: Did GOP Funding Cuts Make Derailment More Likely?
Officials warned about "aging infrastructure" in the Northeast Corridor, including the site of the crash Tuesday, even as Republicans demanded cuts in Amtrak funding.
Amtrak Philadelphia Crash 2015: Train Derailment History, Deadly Crashes In Alabama, Illinois
The Amtrak train that crashed Tuesday derailed near the same site as a deadly crash that occurred decades ago.
Affordable Care Act Birth Control Coverage: New Guidance Lays Down The Law, But Enforcement Questionable
The Obama administration recently clarified what it means for insurance companies to provide free birth control, but women could still face challenges in getting coverage.
Top Food Truck Cities In The US: Gourmet Street Eats Are Taking Off In Austin, Portland, Orlando, DC And Beyond
There are more than 4,000 food trucks throughout the U.S., many in metropolises not exactly known for their cuisine.
Cruise Ship Outbreak 2015: Disgusting Stomach Bug Norovirus Sickens More Than 150 On Star Princess
The ship is scheduled to dock in San Francisco Thursday.
What Is Good Gut Bacteria? Fast Food Kills Natural Allies, Worsens Obesity And Other Health Problems, Research Suggests
Eating processed foods may kill important gut bacteria, research indicates.
Mexico Vaccination Infant Deaths: 2 Babies Die From Bad Vaccines, Government Suspends Certain Immunizations Nationwide
The government suspended certain vaccinations nationwide following the illnesses and deaths.
World Lupus Day 2015: 5 Facts About What Causes The Autoimmune Disease, How It's Treated, Famous People Who Have It And More
Singers Toni Braxton and Seal both have the autoimmune disease, which can be debilitating.
Spice Drug Laws: New Hampshire Moves To Crack Down On Synthetic Drugs By Banning Sale And Possession
The number of hospitalizations due to spice overdoses has risen in recent months.
Florida Arrest: Suspect Dies In Police Custody At Hospital, 3 Sarasota Officers Placed On Administrative Leave
John Paul Kaafi said he was having an asthma attack before being taken to a hospital. He also was Tased twice during his arrest.
Mother's Day Brunch Planning: 5 Quick, Easy, Healthy Recipes, Ideas For Classy, Complete Menu
A simple guide for an ideal do-it-yourself Mother's Day brunch.
South Africa Xenophobia 2015: Authorities Arrest Hundreds In Johannesburg In New Immigration Checks
South Africa has dealt with rising anti-immigrant sentiment in recent months.
McDonald's Menu Options: Kale Tested In Some California Restaurants, But Can Brand Shake Junk Food Image?
The company is testing out a breakfast bowl with kale and spinach in some of its California locations.
Bird Flu Outbreak 2015: Deadly Virus' Spread Sparks Questions On Biosecurity, Strict Sanitation Protocols At Poultry Farms
Birds continue to fall sick in the Midwest and other parts of the U.S., through a virus that can kill within 48 hours.
Scared By Russia, Finland, Sweden And NATO Members Prepare For Potential Military Crisis, Hold Air Force Drill
The exercise comes amid heightened regional tensions with Russia.
Texas Chlamydia Outbreak 2015: High School Wants To Change Sex-Ed Curriculum After STI ‘Epidemic’
The school's current three-day sex ed curriculum is limited to the advocacy of abstinence-only.
China Traffic Deaths: More Than 200,000 Annual Fatilities In Road Accidents, World Health Organization Says
Better speed controls and the use of helmets and seatbelts would be "a huge step forward," a World Health Organization official says.
Nepal Earthquake 2015 Death Toll Update: More Than 7,500 Dead In Earthquake, 14,500 Injured, Government Says
More than 14,500 were injured by the magnitude-7.8 earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25. Eight million people have been affected by the disaster.
Bird Flu Outbreak 2015: 1.1 Million Hens In Minnesota Hit With Avian Flu, Total Rises To Nearly 25 Million Birds
The virus has forced farmers with infected flocks to kill millions of birds in order to prevent the disease from spreading.
World Asthma Day 2015: 4 Key Facts About Asthma, Causes, Triggers, Treatments
About one in 12 people in the U.S. is afflicted by asthma, a chronic disease that affects sufferers' breathing and can be deadly.
Baltimore Police Arrest Man With Gun After Initial Reports Incorrectly Stated Man Was Shot By Police
Several early media reports indicated that shots had been fired, and police said they had arrested a man with a gun.
Experimental Medicare System Saved US Govt $384 Million, New Study Finds
A test model for healthcare payment pays doctors and hospitals based on the quality, not the quantity, of their services.
Hillary Clinton On Immigration: Deport Felons, Allow Driver’s Licenses, Offer Path To Citizenship, Keep English As Common Language
In order to win the support of leading activists, Clinton still has to prove she's serious about immigration reform.
