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Two studies that compared outcomes for patients on diabetes drugs versus those who underwent bariatric surgery found the latter group was much more likely to see blood sugar go down. Many of these post-operative patients were able to stop taking any diabetes drugs altogether.

Arguments before the Supreme Court on Monday had more to do with taxes than with health care as the justices considered whether the case involving the federal health care overhaul could go forward.

Supporters and opponents of the law engaged in a sing-song call-and-response debate just in front of the court's towering marble steps.

{CBC Radio} "A rare interview with the Chinese dissident artist. He is currently under a form of house arrest in Beijing after he was detained for 81 days…

The Supreme Court on Monday heard the first arguments on whether or not the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is constitutional. Los Angeles Times Supreme Court correspondent David Savage recaps the first of three days of arguments.

While the Supreme Court considers the legality of requiring individuals to purchase health insurance, others are questioning the economics of the mandate. Some worry that, even with government subsidies, it may be difficult to find the funds to pay for health insurance.

The Pennsylvania capital Harrisburg is more than $300 million in debt. The budget is controlled by a state-appointed custodian. City and law enforcement services are under strain and residents worry violent crime may be growing.

President Bashar Assad's regime has previously agreed to other peace plans, however, to little or no effect. And there are reports of fighting today near the border with Lebanon.

On Day 2 of three days hearing legal arguments about the health care overhaul, the justices will focus on the so-called mandate.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — State lawmakers are considering legislation that would grant "personhood" status to human embryos.Members of the Oklahoma House's…