Introduction
To reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, an electrode is implanted in the brain of a patient at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, in New Brunswick, N.J. Such high-tech procedures contribute to rising health costs along with better care. (AP Photo/Brian Branch-Price)
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Medical costs have more than doubled over the last decade, and health insurance premiums have risen nearly five times faster than wages. Americans are spending far more on health care than residents of any other industrialized country while receiving lower-quality care overall. Meanwhile, big U.S. businesses that provide health coverage to workers complain that the high costs are crippling their ability to compete with companies abroad whose workers get government-subsidized care. The Bush administration is encouraging consumers to switch to consumer-directed health plans, whose high copayments would force them to shop for more cost-effective care. But critics argue that individuals can do little to control costs. Instead, they argue, the plans would primarily benefit the wealthy and that society must make hard choices about which care should be paid for by public and private dollars.
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Jul. 07, 2017 |
Hunger in America |
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Oct. 30, 2015 |
Dietary Supplements |
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Aug. 08, 2014 |
Global Hunger |
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Oct. 01, 2010 |
Preventing Obesity |
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Apr. 07, 2006 |
Rising Health Costs |
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Feb. 10, 2006 |
Eating Disorders  |
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Sep. 03, 2004 |
Dietary Supplements |
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Jan. 31, 2003 |
Obesity Epidemic |
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Feb. 23, 2001 |
Diet and Health |
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Jan. 15, 1999 |
Obesity and Health |
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Sep. 26, 1997 |
Youth Fitness |
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Apr. 14, 1995 |
Dieting and Health |
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Jul. 08, 1994 |
Dietary Supplements |
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Dec. 18, 1992 |
Eating Disorders |
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Nov. 06, 1992 |
Physical Fitness |
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Jul. 31, 1992 |
Infant Mortality |
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Oct. 25, 1991 |
World Hunger |
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Mar. 16, 1990 |
Public-Health Campaigns: Do They Go Too Far? |
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Apr. 29, 1988 |
How America Eats |
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Sep. 06, 1985 |
Anorexia and Other Eating Disorders |
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May 18, 1984 |
Dining in America |
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Aug. 26, 1983 |
Staying Healthy |
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Nov. 19, 1982 |
Weight Control: A National Obsession |
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Oct. 17, 1980 |
Caffeine Controversy |
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Apr. 14, 1978 |
Physical Fitness Boom |
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Jun. 17, 1977 |
Obesity and Health |
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Feb. 22, 1974 |
Heart Research |
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Aug. 01, 1973 |
Nutrition in America |
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Dec. 02, 1970 |
Infant Health |
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Nov. 15, 1967 |
Overweight and Health |
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Aug. 10, 1966 |
Dental Health |
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Jul. 13, 1966 |
Prolongation of Life |
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May 09, 1962 |
Outdoor Recreation |
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Nov. 26, 1958 |
Dieting and Health |
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Jul. 13, 1949 |
Recreation for Millions |
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May 13, 1941 |
Nutrition and National Health |
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