Megan Johnson

Health Buzz: Infectious Disease Group Blames 'Antivaccination Movement' for H1N1 Shot Fears and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 23, 2009

Holiday healthful eating tips from a mindless munching expert; doctor-patient choice and health reform more >>

Health Buzz: Plastic Surgery 'Botax' May Help Fund Reform and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 20, 2009

Obama's new gray hair probably due to stress; readers weigh in on curbing texting while driving. more >>

Health Buzz: Panel Doc Says Mammogram Verdict Not About Cost and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 19, 2009

Meditation to lower blood pressure and protect the heart; picking a kids' fitness program more >>

On Smokeout Day, What We Know About How to Quit

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 19, 2009

Researchers think combining meds and counseling works better for many smokers than a single drug can. more >>

Health Buzz: Mummies Show Signs of Heart Disease and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 18, 2009

Women in their 40s face confusion on mammograms; are phthalates making boys act like girls? more >>

Health Buzz: New Heart Pump Outperforms Old Model and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 17, 2009

Panel recommends against routine mammography before age 50; caffeinated alcohol drinks are scrutinized. more >>

Health Buzz: Bill Aims to Help States Pay Medicaid Costs and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 16, 2009

7 reasons the PSA test still matters; why health reform would endanger passive patients more >>

Health Buzz: CDC Says Progress on Smoking Has Stalled and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 13, 2009

What science knows about exercise and depression; Americans in their 60s are increasingly disabled more >>

Health Buzz: WHO Says Don’t Delay H1N1 Treatment and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 12, 2009

America's Best Insurance Plans; if your kids can't say no to candy, blame it on their brains. more >>

Health Buzz: BPA Tied to Sexual Problems in Men and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 11, 2009

Alzheimer's disease associated with weaker muscles; breast cancer treatment pain can linger for years. more >>

How to Choose a Health Plan: 12 Helpful Tips

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 11, 2009

Open enrollment means it's that time of year (again) to wade through the options on the table. more >>

Health Buzz: AIDS Is World’s Top Killer of Younger Women and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 10, 2009

House health reform bill restricts abortion coverage; what to do when antidepressants don't work. more >>

Health Buzz: Dense Breasts a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer Recurrence and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 9, 2009

Your health insurance plan after reform; determining the best way to prevent sudden death in athletes. more >>

Health Buzz: Newborn's Cries Mimic Mom's Language and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 6, 2009

Rihanna speaking out about domestic violence; 6 common myths and misconceptions about diabetes more >>

Health Buzz: Bypass With Pump May Be Better for Patients and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 5, 2009

4 ways to stop stressing out your kids; experimental new HPV vaccine may halt vulvar cancer. more >>

Health Buzz: Findings by 'Consumer Reports' on BPA Criticized and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 4, 2009

7 swine flu facts you should know now; building a diet that lowers inflammation more >>

Health Buzz: E. Coli Blamed for 2 Deaths and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 3, 2009

Lifestyle factors and Alzheimer's disease; what teens believe about Facebook and MySpace. more >>

Health Buzz: Group to Track H1N1 Vaccine Safety and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 2, 2009

Americans and their preference for the sweet and salty; House healthcare bill and women's issues more >>

Health Buzz: Statins May Prevent Flu Deaths and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - October 30, 2009

Also: Should parental alienation be a mental health disorder? And 10 ways to get better sleep more >>

Health Buzz: California Invests $230 Million in Stem Cell Research and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - October 29, 2009

The 4 features that make a healthy neighborhood; 6 ways to keep from passing along H1N1 more >>

Health Buzz: House Plan May Tackle Long-Term Care for Seniors and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - October 28, 2009

Visiting your doctor online to save time and money; making tough decisions on breast cancer surgery more >>

Health Buzz: Risk of Heart Attack Growing in Women and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - October 27, 2009

Managing your pain without addiction; making sure your kid is getting enough vitamin D more >>

Visiting Your Doctor Online Is a Virtual Reality