WSJ.com: Health

How to Max Out Your Health Benefits

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:52:09 EST

Consumers should check that they're not leaving any health-insurance money on the table at the end of the year.

Obesity Fight May Take a Village

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:13:02 EST

Officials in a number of countries are pursuing a new anti-obesity strategy: enlisting communities to insulate people from the temptations of modern life and make healthier choices easier.

When Hoarding Hurts Others

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:41:21 EST

Compulsive hoarding is coming out of the closet these days, thanks to books, movies and TV shows. But many family members say the pain that hoarding inflicts on them is still largely unacknowledged.

Abortion Foes Take Aim at Health Bill

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:17:42 EST

The abortion issue could impede a Senate health bill. Sen. Nelson, a swing vote, is "highly unlikely" to back a bill that lacks tough antiabortion curbs.

Bristol in Deal for Arthritis Drug

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:07:47 EST

Bristol-Myers Squibb reached an agreement that could result in the company paying more than $1 billion for exclusive rights to develop a rheumatoid arthritis treatment by privately held Alder.

Novartis Ad Blitz for Prevacid

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:11:39 EST

Novartis is planning a $200 million ad blitz for its over-the-counter heartburn drug Prevacid 24HR, muscling into a market crowded with cheaper rivals.

Aid for Elderly May Raise Costs for Young

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:13:23 EST

A provision in the House health-care bill sets up a stark choice for Democrats between the interests of younger voters and older ones.

Catholic Church Sways Health Fight

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:07:38 EST

The Roman Catholic Church in America has emerged as a major political force with the potential to upend Obama's health-care agenda.

A Scent to De-Stress Pets

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:53:45 EST

If Fido is stressed out, maybe he just needs a whiff of pheromones. Aches & Claims looks at the scientific evidence behind a growing array of animal pheromone products.

Health Bill Faces Senate Heat

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:28:34 EST

President Obama's health-care bill faces an uncertain Senate battle after the House passed the measure by a 220-215 vote.

Small Business Crunches Numbers on Health Bill

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:22:16 EST

Small business has fought the health-care bill as too costly. That made Saturday's vote bitter to many of the nation's roughly 30 million such entrepreneurs, if welcome to some.

Pfizer to Close 6 Research Sites

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:52:10 EST

Pfizer, digesting its $68 billion takeover of rival Wyeth, will close six of its 20 research sites in the latest round of cost cutting by drug makers.

Late Change Drops Abortion Coverage

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:57:12 EST

Antiabortion advocates claimed a victory after the House passed an 11th-hour change to the health bill that tightens insurance coverage for abortions.

Wider Oversight Looms for Insurers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:22 EST

The House health-care bill would repeal an exemption from federal antitrust oversight that the insurance industry has enjoyed for decades, but the move alone might not make local insurance markets more competitive.

Parsing the House Health Bill

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:40:41 EST

With the House health bill passed, Congress moves a step closer to making the biggest changes to the health system in more than four decades. Here's a look at what the bill would mean for various groups.

Democrats Pose Health Bill Hurdle

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:28:31 EST

As Democratic leaders try to pass health reform, they must satisfy the individual priorities of all the Democrats in the Senate and two independents.

Uproar as Firms Get Swine-Flu Vaccine

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:02:55 EST

The CDC director urged health officials around to ensure swine-flu vaccine is getting to high-risk groups, after criticism erupted over distribution to some Wall Street firms.

AARP, AMA Endorse Health Bill

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:16:02 EST

House Democrats' health bill got a boost with endorsements by AARP and the AMA, which Obama seized on to push for support with hours ticking down before a scheduled Saturday vote.