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Med School Enrollment Growth Target in Reach
Medical school enrollment is on track to reach a 30% increase by 2016; however, reaching that target is dependent upon seven applicant and candidate medical schools that are in the pipeline
Eyes on Aveo's Nexavar Competition
Aveo Pharmaceuticals' non-small cell lung cancer drug may have missed its goal, but it didn't affect the company's stock at all, probably because Aveo's big attraction remains its kidney cancer drug.
Facebook Promotes Organ Donation Awareness
Facebook partnered with an organ donation group to promote awareness of organ donation shortages by adding a new feature to users' profiles.
Formal Accounts Unpopular Worldwide
Although formal financial services are used widely for savings in some countries, much of the world avoids formal accounts.
Potential in Celgene's Weak Quarter
Although the Celgene's profit grew, weak product sales meant it missed estimates, causing the stock to fall sharply.
Watson Buys Actavis; Stock to Outperform
Watson Pharmaceuticals' purchase of Actavis created the third-largest global generic-drug maker and the company's stock shot up by 5.7%.
Overall Doc Compensation Down; Radiology Tops the List Again
While the overall income for physicians decline in 2011, some specialties fared better than others.
With Just One Drug Alexion Increases Net Income
Alexion only has one approved product, but sales from it increased the company's revenue by 47% year over year in the first quarter.
ZIOPHARM's Underdog Stock
Little-known biopharmaceutical company ZIOPHARM Oncology (ZIOP) has had an interesting year. The company went from being a darling with great potential to outperform to doing just the opposite.
Providing Care is Affecting the Health of Caregivers
Caregiving is taking its toll on caregivers, and the challenge will only grow as the baby boomer generation grows older, increasing the demand for caregivers.
Finances Worsen for Social Security, Medicare
The long-term finances for Social Security and Medicare are worsening, according to a report released by the trustees of the programs. The funds will both run dry by 2033.
Technology Makes it Easier to Spend than Save
More than half of Americans reported that technology has made it easier for them to spend money rather than save it.
Physicians' Changing Digital Behaviors
here is a bit of a gap between what doctors want to do with technology and what they actually are when it comes to medicine and learning, according to a study.
Is Tallahassee the Perfect City to Retire?
10 cities that possess the qualities baby boomers identified as desirable for a retirement city.
Odd Rejected and Allowed Tax Deductions
People can get pretty creative during itemized tax deductions. Most often the IRS denies the claim, but there are some creative ones that have been allowed.
Asset Freeze: Hiding Money Around the House
Less Americans are sleeping on their assets. Instead, the most popular place to stash money at home is in the freezer.
Teens' Confidence in Financial Security Plummets
Not only do teens think they'll be financially dependent on their parents for longer, but less think they'll be as well-off or better financially than their parents.
Tax Day Facts
Tax filers have an extra two days this year to file their taxes. Here are some facts from the past about who is paying what.
The Cars of the 2012 New York Auto Show
At the New York International Auto Show, in between all of the regular consumer cars, we glimpsed rare and exotic cars alongside concept cars.
First World Happiness Report
Northern Europe is the happiest, while sub-Saharan Africa lingers on the bottom. And while richer countries are happier, it's not the be-all, end-all. There are plenty of personal and external factors that affect happiness.
10 Least Expensive Private Medical Schools
Students at the 10 least expensive private medical schools can enjoy paying 20% less in tuition and fees each year.
Biggest Retirement Concerns
Retirees and pre-retirees weigh in on the challenges and concerns that worry them most about retirement from health care to home equity.
10 Most Expensive Private Medical Schools
Price doesn't necessarily mean quality, and apparently it's really not true for private medical schools as few of the most expensive were ranked in the top 10 best.
A Drive Through Virginia's Wine Country
Napa Valley is the typical destination for wine lovers, but Virginia has been booming over the last few years.
The Taxes on Your Lottery Win
With the Mega Millions jackpot currently at $640 million, Americans are lining up to buy their tickets. Do they know how much they'll pay in taxes if they win?
The Supreme Court Remains Split Over ACA
After three days of hearing arguments, the Supreme Court has taken its deliberations on the fate of President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act behind closed doors.
Supreme Court Conflicted Over Severability of Individual Mandate
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether or not the Affordable Care Act can stand without the individual mandate and seemed conflicted over the answer.
Health Law Faces Heavy Scrutiny from Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard a second day of arguments for and against the Affordable Care Act and the law faced heavy scrutiny. The decision could come down to one swing vote.
Online Misconduct from Physicians
The internet is full of landmines for physicians who aren't careful. Whether intentional or not, misconduct could mean the end of a career.
The Top 10 Non-Art Museums
If art isn't your thing, then here are the top 10 non-art museums in the world, from Washington, D.C.'s National Air & Space Museum to the Anne Frank Museum.