U.S. Medicare wants limits for weight loss surgery

November 18, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Medicare, the U.S. government's largest payer of health care, said on Monday it does not plan to cover weight-loss surgery in diabetic patients who are not dangerously overweight, saying there is not enough evidence to show it can improve their health.

Older adults should be part of treatment decisions

November 13, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults with multiple health problems have their own opinions when it comes to stopping or continuing a particular treatment, and doctors should encourage them to speak up, according to researchers.

U.S. trails other nations in chronic illness care

November 13, 2008 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chronically ill Americans are more likely to forgo medical care because of high costs or experience medical errors than patients in other affluent countries, according to a study released on Thursday.

REFILE: People in chronic pain show higher suicide risk

November 12, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with severe headaches or other forms of chronic pain may have an increased risk of suicide, a study published Tuesday suggests.

People in chronic pain show higher suicide risk

November 11, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with severe headaches or other forms of chronic pain may have an increased risk of suicide, a study published Tuesday suggests.