Some insurers are holding billions of dollars in cash, far more than regulators require for solvency, yet they still hit consumers with double-digit premium hikes. MarketWatch's Kristen Gerencher talks with Sondra Roberto, Consumers Union attorney.

When patients finish a checkup, doctors record notes on a range of topics. A new study looks at what happens when those notes become available for the patient to read electronically. Laura Landro has details.

As cancer patients live longer, doctors are looking at how symptom management can affect patients' health -- and finances. MarketWatch's Kristen Gerencher talks with Dr. Michael Fisch, chair of the oncology department at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

WSJ's Melinda Beck gives a recap on how dreams have played a role in entertainment, including its latest part in the film, "Inception."

In what could be a major breakthrough in the prevention of AIDS, especially in Africa, researchers announced the successful testing of a new low-cost gel for women that can cut the chances of contracting HIV by 39%. Mark Schoofs discusses. Also, Milton Ezrati, an economist at Lord Abbett, discusses the seven reasons he thinks the chances of a double-dip recession are slight.

HIV infection rates have reached severe epidemic proportions in Washington, D.C. The city's average is double that of the nation -- a wake-up call to action. Video courtesy of AFP.

HIV infection rates have reached severe epidemic proportions in Washington, D.C. The city's average is double that of the nation -- a wake-up call to action. Video courtesy of AFP.

President Barack Obama drives home the importance of passing the unemployment insurance extension.

California has declared a whooping-cough epidemic and other states are reporting outbreaks also. For some adults, now might be the time to consider a booster shot of the vaccine, MarketWatch's Kristen Gerencher says in this week's Health Minute.

Melinda Beck asks the age-old question: Do you eat to live, or live to eat? Scientists, it turns out, have learned much more about how appetite works in the brain - and the findings have major consequences.

As BP tests out a new well-cap to contain its Gulf oil spill, the Obama Administration issued a new order to halt deep-water drilling projects. Joe White and Paul Vigna discuss. Also, Melinda Beck describes how appetite works in the brain, especially when it comes to food considered pleasurable.

As BP tests out a new well-cap to contain its Gulf oil spill, the Obama Administration plans to issue a new order to halt deep-water drilling projects. Joe White and Paul Vigna discuss. Also, Melinda Beck describes how appetite works in the brain, especially when it comes to food considered pleasurable.

Mark Schoofs discusses a significant step toward an AIDS vaccine, U.S. government scientists have discovered three powerful antibodies, the strongest of which neutralizes 91% of HIV strains, more than any AIDS antibody yet discovered.

All 10 members of a Russian spy ring pleaded guilty to criminal charges in a deal that will likely lead to their immediate deportation. Evan Perez and Bob O'Brien discuss. Also, Mark Schoofs discusses the discovery of three powerful antibodies in a significant step in the drive to create an AIDS vaccine.

Ianthe Jeanne Dugan discusses why hospitals nationwide are tangling with Wall Street to get out of disastrous derivative wagers that complicated their financial problems.

The ECB left its key rate unchanged, but all eyes remained fixed on Trichet's press briefing, where the central bank president is expected to soothe concerns over bank liquidity. Dave Kansas, David Weidner and Bob Davis discuss. Also, Ianthe Jeanne Dugan discusses the pain that impacted many hospitals after their derivative bets went bad.

Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) hosts a soccer match in Johannesburg to raise awareness about world leaders breaking their promises of providing universal treatment for those infected with HIV/AIDS.

Stefanie Ilgenfritz discusses the discovery of a new genetic signature for human longevity which could lead to a test that reveals who is likely to live to a ripe old age.

Robots are in the halls delivering supplies and in the operating rooms helping with surgeries, but the $80 million this Silicon Valley hospital recently invested in technology works behind the scenes as well. MarketWatch's Kristen Gerencher reports.

A critical look at the clinical underpinnings of medical marijuana laws across the nation -- does it really help treat glaucoma; and does it address the nausea and loss of appetite suffered by chemotherapy patients and others? Video courtesy of Fox News.