Appeals court upholds Obama health care law
A panel of judges is upholding President Obama's health care law as constitutional, helping set up a Supreme Court fight
Obamacare: Health Care Reform
Picking best health insurance for you
It's that time of year again when many people are facing open enrollment with their employer's healthcare plans. Personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich has tips and strategies to get the most bang for your buck.
Obama's executive action on drug shortages: Why now?
CBS News chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell asked Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius what the urgency is for President Obama's executive order addressing drug shortages and if politics are at play.
Cain slams Hillarycare, Obamacare, Romneycare
In Corpus Christi, Tx. Wednesday, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain received a key to the city and in remarks, talked about his fight against Hillarycare, Obamacare and Romneycare.
Dead last in health care? U.S., 15 other nations ranked
When it comes to stopping preventable deaths, some countries do a lot better than others. How about the U.S.?
Santorum, Gingrich pile on "Romneycare"
Mitt Romney's health care plan in Massachusetts came under fire again in Tuesday's Republican presidential debate with Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich leading the charges.
Gingrich: Dems. using scare tactics against "Ryan's Plan"
Bob Schieffer spoke with 2012 republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich on Wis. Rep. Paul Ryan's controversial Medicare proposal claiming it was a "big plan" that the GOP could modify with the support of the American people.
Michele Bachmann on her presidential qualifications
Bob Schieffer spoke with 2012 presidential candidate Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) on her qualifications to run against businessman Mitt Romney, health care, and how to handle the nation's growing deficit.
Ohio hospital serving impoverished area to close
For 75 years, the sick and hurt in East Cleveland have gone to Huron Hospital for help but now The Cleveland Clinic is pulling the plug on the hospital.
FDA: Silicone implants safe, but don't last very long
In a 10-year period, 20% of women who had cosmetic implants will need them replaced or removed and 50% of breast cancer patients will need them replaced or removed.
Pawlenty eludes "Obamneycare" explaination
In a CNN republican presidential debate, Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-Minn.) avoided an explanation as to why he equated the Obama and Romney health care plans calling them "Obamneycare" in an interview on "Fox News Sunday."
Boehner: 2012 elections will say "a lot" about health care system
Speaking in Ohio Tuesday, Speaker John Boehner said 2012 elections will say "a lot" about the health care system and that "Obamacare will ruin the best health care delivery system in the world" and "bankrupt our nation."
Barbour: GOP pick may be an unknown
Gov. Haley Barbour (R-Miss.) spoke to Bob Schieffer on the possibility of a double dip recession, the 2012 republican hopefuls, and Paul Ryan's plan for Medicare.
DNC Chair: Ryan's Plan unfair to youths
Harry Smith spoke with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fl.) on the plan to restructure Medicare and the issues that will affect the 2012 GOP presidential nominees.
Avoiding medication misuse
Dr. Jennifer Ashton spoke with Rebecca Jarvis on the importance of prescription medication adherence and tips for people to make sure they follow doctor's orders.
Obama kicks off deficit town halls: "Good to be back"
President Obama kicked off a string of town hall meetings on his deficit reduction plans in Northern Virginia Tuesday, telling the young crowd of about 800 it was "good to be back." Obama also said everyone in Washington agrees the deficit is a problem but there is a "big philosophical divide" on how to solve it in a "balanced way."
GOP passes budget plan, threatens Medicare
All but four GOP House members voted for the budget plan devised by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan. As Nancy Cordes reports, the proposal puts the future of Medicare in jeopardy and could be risky political move.
Obama says best part of being president helping people, plus short commute to work
Surprising a group of students on a tour at the White House, President Obama said the best part of being in the White House is helping people, citing health care reform. Obama also joked about the benefits of a short commute from home to the office.
Brewing a better Starbucks
Howard Schultz took back his position of CEO at Starbucks when the company hit hard times. Katie Couric caught up with Schultz as his business celebrated its 40th anniversary and gets a first hand look at Starbucks' new products.
From CBS News archives: Obama sells health care reform
As President Obama's health care law marks a one year anniversary this week, CBS News political analyst John Dickerson dug up this clip from April 2010 of the president selling the program and enthusiastic about its prospects.
"Heartfelt" cardiac screenings for young athletes
A Los Angeles woman founded "Heartfelt," a non-profit that offers cardiac screenings for free. (03/10/11)
McConnell: Where is our president?
Senator Mitch McConnell(R-KY) spoke to Bob Schieffer saying President Obama not serious about the United States' budget and is unwilling to do anything that's "difficult" to address government spending and the nation's debt.
Barbour on "RomneyCare": "We don't want that"
At a health care hearing Tuesday, Gov. Haley Barbour (R-Miss.), a rumored 2012 presidential candidate, slammed "RomneyCare," saying, "We don't want that." "Massachusetts has a state health insurance program that they're happy with. And that's their right," Barbour said.
Chris Christie believes in collective bargaining
Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) spoke with Bob Schieffer on his stance in union rights, the education system, and social security.
Planned Parenthood funding debate becomes personal
CBSNews.com's Lauren Seifert spoke with recent college graduate Chloe Heintz whose YouTube video explaining why federal funding for Planned Parenthood is necessary, after she experienced a traumatic event that's shaped her life ever since, has garnered attention.
HealthWatch
Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help.
Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
