Wellness

Some of the police officers who responded to the elementary school shooting in Newtown are so traumatized they haven't been working, but they have to use sick time and could soon be at risk of going without a paycheck, a union official said Wednesday.

Half of the primary care worksite health centers managed by Walgreens Employer Solutions Group are now accredited as medical homes.

As health care costs continue to rise, employers are looking for more ways to control spending. Benefits managers have relied on cost shifting, higher co-pays and cutting coverage, but those havent been enough.

Nearly everywhere around the world, people are living longer and fewer children are dying. But increasingly, people are grappling with the diseases and disabilities of modern life, according to the most expansive global look so far at life expectancy and the biggest health threats.

A national survey finds the top health conditions concerning employers.

All the national drugstore chains now offer a free customer loyalty program loaded with incentives to use their cards. Walgreen Co., the nation's largest drugstore chain, became the latest when it unveiled its Balance Rewards program in September.