Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC Reports Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list.

Health Care Reform Helps Small Businesses Offer Coverage: Report Tax credits, new options will leave more employees insured, Commonwealth Fund study says.

East Coast Residents Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TV.

Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller Addiction Greater odds if you´re younger than 65, have a history of drug abuse and depression, and use psychiatric meds

Vets With Stress Disorder More Likely to Develop Dementia Those with PTSD at greater risk than peers with combat injuries but no stress disorder, study found.

Many Americans Don´t Even Know They´re Fat Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they´re normal size.