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Henry Ford Hospital treats Detroit residents. About 1 in 3 residents of that city is uninsured, and the hospital CEO hopes Medicaid expansion will increase the number of people with health insurance.

In Michigan, Businessmen And Politicians Agree On Medicaid

1:45pm January 20, 2014

by Eric Whitney

Michigan is one of only a handful of Republican-led states that is expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. It did it by forging a plan that worked for Republicans, Democrats and business interests, as well as doctors and hospitals.

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Go Red For Women

9:48am January 18, 2014

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States.

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50 Years of Smoking Warnings

7:12pm January 17, 2014

It's been 50 years since U-S Surgeon General Luther Terry issued the first report on the health consequences of smoking.

Lunch at the West Salem School District in Wisconsin.

Cash Or Credit? How Kids Pay For School Lunch Matters For Health

1:39pm January 17, 2014

by Shankar Vedantam

A study in the journal Obesity found that students who used credit or debit cards in the school cafeteria chose fewer fruits and vegetables and more desserts than kids paying with cash. But the researchers say schools should work with the bias instead of trying to fight it.

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A barista makes coffee using the pour-over method at Artifact Coffee in Baltimore.

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Coffee Myth-Busting: Cup Of Joe May Help Hydration And Memory

3:51pm January 16, 2014

by Allison Aubrey

A new study adds to the evidence that among everyday coffee drinkers, the old wives' tale that coffee will lead to dehydration is really just that: a tale. Another study found that caffeine may help to consolidate memories in the short term, but may not help retrieve old memories.

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Janet Wertheimer does a back hyperextension exercise at Boston Sports Club in Wellesley, Mass. Regular exercise has helped control her chronic back pain.

Pain In The Back? Exercise May Help You Learn Not To Feel It

4:56pm January 15, 2014

There's evidence that many standard treatments for back pain — including surgery, spinal injections and painkillers — are often ineffective and can even worsen and prolong the problem.

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In a $16 billion deal this week, Japanese beverage giant Suntory announced it plans to purchase Beam Inc., maker of Jim Beam and owner of other popular bourbon brands, including Maker's Mark.

Soon To Be Big In Japan, Jim Beam's Roots To Stay In Kentucky

10:48am January 15, 2014

by Rick Howlett

In a deal worth some $16 billion, Japanese beverage giant Suntory is buying Beam Inc., maker of Jim Beam bourbon and owner of well-known American brands such as Maker's Mark. Industry leaders say it's a reflection of bourbon's exploding popularity in Asian markets, but some wonder if the new owners will preserve bourbon's Kentucky heritage.

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Asheboro Church Collecting Bottled Water to Help West Virginia Residents

5:43pm January 14, 2014

One Piedmont church is expanding its mission field across the border to help neighbors in need.

Tech Ventures in Georgia Prosper As Health Care Law Kicks In

7:36pm January 09, 2014

by Jim Burress, WABE

In a state where politicians have adamantly rejected the Affordable Care Act, the area around Atlanta has a growing number of health tech companies. Many are seeing business benefits from the law. Companies that once would have been a hard sell are seeing more sales and customers.

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Blood Donations Down in Many Areas Because Of Severe Cold Weather

3:14pm January 09, 2014

by Keri Brown

The severe cold snap that gripped the country over the past several days has kept many people at home. Financial experts estimate the extreme cold weather could cost the U.S. economy up to $5 billion. But the severe cold weather also impacted donations at blood banks.