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Study: Many doctors misinterpret statistics

With something as serious as your health at stake, you might expect doctors to be able to look at medical research data and produce meaningful results for patients.

Some older homeowners turning to reverse mortgages

An increasing number of older people are looking to reverse mortgages to boost their cash flow in retirement, according to new figures from a trade group.

Many Americans say big government is necessary

A new poll reveals a shifting attitude about the role of big government in helping the U.S. out of the credit crunch.

Retirees weigh options for guarding their wealth

Just a few years ago, men and women on the cusp of retirement may have been feeling very good about their nest egg.

FDA accused of being “asleep at the switch” over BPA

Some studies have suggested that the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) could be linked to a number of different health problems, ranging from heart disease to cancer, even in low doses.

Bush: Government is not trying to destroy free market

President Bush has described the government’s bailout plan – decried by some as meddling in the free market – as an "essential short-term measure" to free up credit and unfreeze the economy.

Law could make NH hospitals disclose mistakes

New Hampshire hospitals that are guilty of serious errors may soon be required to report these missteps to the public, under a new law that is under consideration in the state.

Privacy protection urged for California city

Privacy and civil liberty concerns have been raised about the way that the city of Santa Rosa, California manages the data it collects about residents.

McCain considering tax cuts?

Republican presidential candidate John McCain may propose some tax cuts that could inject life into the listless economy, one of his advisors has suggested.

Survey: Americans don’t trust the Fed

It seems that the current credit crisis has eroded many Americans’ confidence in financial institutions and the government’s ability to set monetary policy.