CDC Says Quick Tests Miss Many Swine Flu Cases

You might have swine flu, even if a rapid test says you don't.

Health Reform: Drug Makers’ Deal, More Protests

The White House agreement with drug makers may mean Medicare won't be able to negotiate for drug prices.

The Other Propofol Issue: When Insurance Should Pay for It

There's a long-running fight over whether insurers should pay for the drug to be used in colonoscopies.

Note to Parents of Hospitalized Kids: Be Vigilant

There's a new push to get parents to help protect their children from medical errors.

In Patent Slip-Up, Merck Names Previously Undisclosed Compound

A Merck patent application inadvertently included stray notes from an anonymous commenter.

More Research Links Cardiovascular Health to Alzheimer’s

High cholesterol during midlife was associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's in old age, a study found.

Whole Foods CEO: ‘We Sell a Bunch of Junk’

The store plans to start pushing healthier foods, he said.