Nation Nov 11 Big studies give mixed news on fish oil, vitamin D By Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer
Politics May 18 House bill would scale back number of free school meals WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Wednesday weighed legislation that could lower the number of students receiving free and reduced-price meals at school. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Health Jun 30 Watch 4:49 Brain stent offers new treatment option for stroke victims In the United States, strokes are the fifth leading cause of death. Most strokes are caused by a blood clot in the brain, which can be treated with a time-sensitive medicine, but few get to the hospital in time. Now,… By PBS News Hour
Health Jan 10 Study: Optimists twice as likely as pessimists to have healthy hearts People who look at a glass of water and see it as half-full, are two times more likely than their 'glass-half-empty' counterparts to be in good cardiovascular health, according to findings recently published in the journal Health Behavior and Policy… By Carey Reed
Health Aug 25 E-cigarettes an option to curb smoking? The American Heart Association says yes The American Heart Association published recommendations Monday to control the e-cigarette market. The policies, featured in Circulation, focus on the role of advertisers and clinicians in dealing with the product, as well as the vitality of more research. By Anna Christiansen