Death toll in Zimbabwe cholera epidemic at 1,732: WHO

More Americans getting multiple chronic illnesses

Nation's health spending rises, but not so much

AP - Health care continued to take up a greater share of the economy in 2007, as spending on hospitals, doctors and other services increased 6.1 percent to $2.2 trillion.

U.S. health spending hits $2.2 trillion in 2007

Reuters - Americans spent $2.2 trillion on healthcare in 2007, or $7,421 per person, according to a U.S. government report released on Tuesday.

Health Tip: Budget Your Calories

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests that you budget calories the way you do money -- in general, don't use more than you need.

Health Tip: Help Prevent Toy Injuries

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Toys are associated with thousands of injuries every year, mostly because of misuse or because the toys are too advanced for the children playing with them.

Health Highlights: Jan. 5, 2009

HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 5, 2009

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:

Researcher Finds Most Will Inflict Pain on Others If Prodded

HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- People today may be just as willing to follow orders to hurt others as they were nearly half a century ago, a new study finds.