HEALTH

La. barber promotes healthy living for clients

NEW ORLEANS - After 26 years as a hair stylist in Mid-City, Danny Townsend, owner of Danny's Divine Designs, has added a new item to his menu of service options: health tips. More »

Hub health commission gets top honor for disease tracking

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) recently won a prestigious national award for a disease tracking system that enables the agency to quickly recognize and respond to outbreaks of illness in the city. More »

Will safety net hospitals survive health reform?

CHICAGO - Janie Johnson has no health insurance, so when she cut her toe while giving herself a pedicure, she limped to the emergency room at one of Chicago's safety net hospitals and waited her turn. More »