From swine flu to stem cells to reform bills, the topic of health was in the forefront in 2009. Here's a look back at five of the top health stories of the year.
University of Florida head football coach Urban Meyer stunned many when announced he was retiring to save his health. He suffered from chest pains and migraines triggered by stress. His story is not unique among those in very high-stress positions.
A popular pain-relief treatment that uses electricity to stimulate nerves isn't likely to benefit the millions of Americans who live with chronic low back pain and shouldn't be recommended for that purpose, new guidelines say.