Harvard study reveals that the death rate of uninsured US adults aged 17 through 64 is much higher than for those adults who have private health insurance.

Dec 14, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Everyone should have access to quality, affordable health care insurance. Finding health insurance that will cover illnesses without bankrupting the ill is imperative.

Oct 30, 2009 - Melissa Ridenour

A recent report seems to imply that cancer patients are facing challenges, including bankruptcy, in procuring and sustaining life saving treatments despite being insured.

Feb 10, 2009 - Hanish Babu

A first-of-its-kind and large-scale study of Medicaid benefits for the poor is revealing many positive results: recipients are healthier and happier.

Jul 11, 2011 - Marjorie Picard

Private health insurance fails to protect many cancer patients from huge medical debt and can affect their ability to access care.

May 28, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

The Commonwealth Fund's scorecard on the U.S. health system finds broad evidence of inefficient and inequitable care, as the overall system continues to lose ground.

Apr 4, 2009 - R.H. Sheldon

Since the year 2000, out-of-pocket health care costs have driven millions of Americans to financial ruin, including those covered by health insurance.

Oct 14, 2008 - R.H. Sheldon

As premiums, deductibles, and co-pays rise, the underinsured either go in debt or forego needed treatment, adding more strain to an already overtaxed health care system.

Oct 13, 2008 - R.H. Sheldon

When you graduate from college, you should have a diploma in one hand and a hand full of invaluable experiences in the other. Here's what you need to do.

Jan 18, 2011 - Sally Mellinger

Magnolia Pictures' documentary Food Inc. is an alternately fascinating and terrifying look at the modern food industry. 9/10.

Jun 11, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

During the Age of Exploration there was no more fearless man than Sir Francis Drake. He was a patriot to the English crown and a dreaded pirate to her majesty's enemies.

Sep 23, 2009 - Marc Salyer

In 1852 HMS Birkenhead rounded the southern tip of Africa and hit an uncharted rock. The soldiers stood firm, as women and children were saved in lifeboats.

Nov 17, 2010 - Sally Powrie

Don Rigsby takes a rare and penetrating look at hypocrites and other lost souls with his latest bluegrass gospel CD.

Apr 21, 2010 - Diane Amov