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recalls

Novartis Recalls Potentially Mixed Up Meds

10:23 am, January 09, 2012

Novartis has recalled certain packages of Excedrin, NoDoz, Bufferin and Gas-X Prevention products because they may contain foreign tablets or pieces of foreign tablets ...

health

5 Weird Ways to Cut Calories

9:02 am, January 06, 2012

While the tried and true method to lose weight is through diet and exercise, some studies have found offbeat ways to lower your calorie consumption.

deals & steals

Uninsured Turn to Daily Deal Sites for Health Care

11:00 am, January 01, 2012

Daily deal sites are increasingly moving beyond little luxuries like facials and vacations and offering deals that are helping some people fill holes in their health ...

recalls

The Biggest Recalls of 2011 (Correct)

7:00 am, December 29, 2011

As the new year approaches, MainStreet looks back at some of the larger and more memorable recalls of 2011.

recalls

12 Million Motrin Bottles Recalled for Working Slowly

11:57 am, December 22, 2011

Johnson & Johnson is once again recalling over-the-counter drugs, but consumers don’t need to worry about their health.

health care

2.5M Young Adults Gain Health Care Coverage

10:03 am, December 14, 2011

The number of young adults lacking medical coverage has shrunk by 2.5 million since the new health care overhaul law took effect, according to a new analysis the ...

food

Final Toll From Melon Listeria Outbreak: 30 Dead

12:58 pm, December 09, 2011

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta issued the final update Thursday and said the outbreak is over.

health care

How to Burn Through That Extra FSA Money Before You Lose It

4:31 pm, December 08, 2011

Consumers with money in a flexible spending account need to spend it before Dec. 31 or the funds will be gone forever. Here are some things you can spend your remaining ...

health care

Health Care's Global Warming: Obesity

11:28 am, December 06, 2011

Dr. Reed V. Tuckson, chief of Medical Affairs for UnitedHealth and board member of UnitedHealth Foundation, talks about what issues are causing so much strain to ...

health care

The Healthiest States in America

7:00 am, December 06, 2011

MainStreet breaks down which states are the most and least healthy based on the latest data from America’s Health Rankings.

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