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Nation's health spending rises, but not so much

WASHINGTON -- 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. (Today)

Reassurances issued on Kanes

Allegheny County's Kane nursing home system started a half-century ago, but rarely has it received the public attention of the past two weeks. (Yesterday)

Drug firm to pay Mass. $7 million to settle price claim

BOSTON -- A Pennsylvania-based pharmaceutical company will pay the Massachusetts Medicaid program $7 million to settle allegations that the company inflated the prices of drugs. (Yesterday)

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John Weir, right, president and chief executive officer of the Hypnosis Center for Motivation and Habit Management, in his session with Lenny Bilski, 22, of Pleasant Hills, on Friday.

New Year's resolutions anyone? Hypnotists say they motivate

Now, I want you to make yourself comfortable. Relax and just focus on the story in front of you. Just read my words. (01/04/2009)

Hypnotist John Weir

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David Kish, left, director of emergency services, said the expansion will reduce waiting time.

St. Clair dedicates new emergency room

An empty waiting room. That's the goal of the staff of the emergency department at St. Clair Hospital, where a $13.5 million renovation and expansion project was dedicated Dec. 17. (01/04/2009)