The Senate might need to abolish the filibuster to pass health care reform. Msnbc.com fact-checks this claim — and more.
S. Africa to treat all HIV-positive babies
Country has more infected people than any other. Story
Loneliness can
be contagious
Feelings of isolation can spread through groups of friends as easily as a cold, study finds. Full story
7 items you didn’t know were in the Senate bill
Little-publicized provisions in the Senate health care bill include breast-pumping rooms and bone scans.
U.S. to review disaster plan in wake of H1N1
Stung by the continuing struggle to make a vaccine against the swine flu pandemic, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said on Tuesday her department would review its approach to disaster preparedness.
Overweight? Blame the Internet
A new study shows too much time online expands waistlines, even for people who exercise.
Show your bod some thanks, inside and out
Step away from the mirror and discover new reasons to love the skin you’re living in — and every single thing underneath it.
CPSC chief: Agency moved too slowly on crib safety
The head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission conceded Tuesday the agency "hasn't been acting as quickly as it should" on crib safety problems.
Study: Stifling anger at work can be dangerous
Men who bottle up their anger at being unfairly treated at work are up to five times more likely to suffer a heart attack, or even die from one, than those who let their frustration show, a Swedish study has found.
Web site: Bankers seeking recession affairs
Reviled by the public and spurned in private, bankers have been looking for solace in adultery, according to a dating Web site for people seeking affairs.
Compulsive hoarders suddenly in the spotlight
Books, movies and TV’s “Hoarders” have all brought the disorder out of its shame-filled past. But some experts worry the media makes solutions seem tidier than they really are.
Cat food recalled over thiamine deficiency
Diamond Pet Foods recalled select bags of dry cat food Tuesday after 21 reports of health problems in cats.
This holiday, take your diet advice and stuff it
Should you do anything when your unfit family is stuffing themselves at Thanksgiving? Smart Fitness answers your queries.
Kangaroo ‘dream cream’ may fight skin cancer
Understanding how kangaroos repair their DNA could be the key to preventing skin cancer, according to Australian and Austrian researchers.
Don't lick your lips and other winter skin savers
The year’s coldest season is full of myths. Talking snowmen? Red-nosed reindeer? Turns out there are also plenty of complexion misconceptions floating around.







