The Louisiana attorney general's office said a special grand jury was selected Thursday to look into possible criminal activity involving a $200 million Medicaid contract awarded by Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration. Full story
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. schools need to boost efforts to get students moving, and make gym class as critical as other core subjects if they want to increase test scores as well as students' general well-being, a leading group of health advisers said on Thursday. Full story
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - U.S. and state health authorities are investigating an unidentified respiratory illness that has killed two of 10 people hospitalized with it in Alabama since last week. Full story
Dozens of public agencies gathered for a summit at UMass Wednesday to learn how to better prepare for emergencies. Full story
"MHP" guest Valarie Kaur and a health professional argue that the spotlight on Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy should open up our scope to other women's illnesses deserving attention. Full story
TUCSON - It's bad enough that three quarters of food advertisements on children's English stations are junk food. But, if the show is in Spanish, those advertisements jump to 84 percent. Full story
Martha Stewart talks about her new book, “Living the Good, Long Life,” which shares tips on how to age successfully.
Dr. Keri Peterson of Women’s Health magazine shares the latest information on must-have screenings for women, explaining how often you should have your blood pressure, thyroid, and other functions checked.
Rep. Niki Tsongas talks about the BE SAFE Act, which she introduced, that would strip convening authority of the military’s ability to overturn convictions and require punishment for those found guilty of sexual assault.
Chef Donatella Arpaia shares four of her favorite simple weeknight meals, including pasta with ground turkey and broccolini, and polenta with grilled vegetables.
Yale Prevention Research Center's Dr. David Katz talks with Morning Joe's Louis Burgdorf about addressing and eliminating obesity and tips for eating healthier.
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius speaks to reporters following her meeting with health insurance company executives and related industry officials at the White House in Washington in this March 4, 2010 file photo. With the White House already reeling from three major co
Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, gestures as she testifies to the Senate Finance Committee in Washington in this March 16, 2011 file photo. With the White House already reeling from three major controversies, some Republican lawmakers are zeroing in on what they perceive i
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius
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