Walking or biking to school has become less common as fears of traffic accidents and predators increase, but supervised walking groups can have a positive impact n health - and more
By JANE E. BRODY
The signs say "School Is Open, Drive Safely." Of course, one should always drive safely, school or no school, and not only "when children are present," as speed limit signs near schools often state. If only these signs reflected what health and safety experts hope will become a major change in how children get to and from school and after-school activities.

[ FULL STORY ]

By Mike Stobbe
The American Cancer Society this week will take its biggest step ever into the politics of health care reform, spending US$15 million in advertising on behalf of Americans with too little health insurance or none at all.

[ FULL STORY ]