Oct 14th, 2008 · A key element of John McCain's health plan, would allow people to buy insurance from other states — that's currently prohibited. The GOP presidential hopeful says it would open markets and bring prices down. But critics say it has the potential to drive up prices dramatically for sick people and deprive patients of important consumer protections.
May 14th, 2008 · Research shows that sleep deprivation makes people emotionally volatile and temperamental — a fact that hasn't escaped the notice of some reality TV producers, who deny contestants sleep in an effort to kick up televised drama.
Feb 14th, 2008 · A new survey found a big disconnect between teachers and parents when it comes to homework. One in four teachers rated the quality of their homework as "excellent." But one-third of parents rated the quality of homework "fair to poor." Parents also complained that homework takes up too much time and deprives their children of sleep.
Jan 17th, 2008 · From Bill Clinton to Martha Stewart, many successful people brag about how little sleep they need. But sleep researchers say some people sneak in some extra shut-eye during the day, and the truly sleep-deprived usually pay a price.
Sep 15th, 2007 · Growing up deaf in New York, Josh Swiller's disability was central to his identity. But when he traveled to Zambia to work for the Peace Corps, he found his deafness became almost irrelevant. In a new memoir, Swiller recounts his life-changing journey to Africa.
Jun 7th, 2007 · A civilian interrogator talks about the work he did in Iraq, and why he regrets it. Eric Fair says his use of sleep deprivation on a prisoner has led him to have many regrets.
Feb 14th, 2007 · A new report from the U.N. Children's Fund says the United States and Britain are the worst countries in the industrialized world in which to be a child. UNICEF says an examination of 40 factors, such as poverty, deprivation, happiness, relationships, and risky or bad behavior puts the U.S. and Britain at the bottom of a list of 21 economically developed nations.
Dec 5th, 2006 · The lawyers representing accused terror operative Jose Padilla are asking a judge to dismiss the case against him. They say their client was tortured and brutalized while in a military brig in South Carolina. They're presenting new evidence, including powerful photos and a videotape of Padilla being forced to wear sensory-deprivation gear. Greg Allen reports.