Ease back pain without surgery

If you're looking for nonsurgical relief for your back pain, there may be a solution. Millions of Americans suffer from back pain and the National Center for Health Statistics estimates 83 million days of work are missed each year because of back pain. There are a slew of choices out there. If you don't know what to consider, here's a snapshot of some nonsurgical options.

Spinal surgeries skyrocket but often are unnecessary

Dan Vergin has two discs in his spine that look more like deflated inner tubes than the plush, spongy cushions seen in anatomy books.

BEN column - WCLL reunion; Flavia all over CrabFest; Owen remembers; Carl Johnson still in high dudgeon

Good morning! Another really hot day.

Author Simon Singh Puts Up a Fight in the War on Science

Wired speaks to author Simon Singh, who has become a hero to those challenging the pseudoscience surrounding everything from global warming to evolution.

Schools balking at weight tests

School officials aren't rushing to be the first in line to begin measuring, recording and reporting the "body mass index" of students, even though state law now requires it.