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Doubling of Vitamin D for Children Is Urged

To meet the new recommendation of 400 units daily, millions of children will need to take vitamin D supplements each day.

Business Cool Toward McCain’s Health Coverage Plan

Business leaders fear that John McCain’s proposal to revamp taxation of health benefits would help to erode employer-sponsored health insurance.

Bailout Provides More Mental Health Coverage

The new law, which will affect more than one-third of all Americans, comes after 12 years of advocacy by friends and relatives of people with mental illness and addictions.

Child Warning Added to Cold Remedies

Manufacturers of pediatric cough and cold medicines said Tuesday that they would voluntarily change their products’ labels.

Essay: Campaign Myth: Prevention as Cure-All

Why do both presidential candidates champion one of medical care’s most pervasive myths?

Top Psychiatrist Didn’t Report Drug Makers’ Pay

A series of disclosures on consulting arrangements may force changes in doctors’ relationships with drug makers.

Medicare Won’t Pay for Medical Errors

Medicare will stop paying hospitals for the added costs of treating patients who are injured in their care.

Financing for Massachusetts Preserves Health Plan

Massachusetts received the Bush administration’s seal of approval for its landmark experiment in health care.

Violations Reported at 94% of Nursing Homes

Most nursing homes were cited for violations of federal health and safety standards last year, a report said.

What’s Behind an F.D.A. Stamp?

It can be tough to figure out what bits of product information have actually been vetted by federal regulators.