Meet Bottom Line Editor Rebecca Shannonhouse

Rebecca has been editor of Bottom Line/
HEALTH since 2000, joining the team after 20 years as an editor and writer for many leading health publications. She has also edited two anthologies: Out of Her Mind: Women Writing on Madness (Modern Library), and Under the Influence: The Literature of Addiction (Modern Library).

In her free time, Rebecca likes to kayak, practice Pilates, shop at the local farmers' market... and, for pure entertainment, watch the TV medical drama, "House."


Foods That Aren't So Nutritious After All
If a food label touts its product as "100% natural" or "100% whole grain," you might assume that all the ingredients are nutritious. But that's not always the case. Read More
A Better Colonoscopy
Most Americans have now gotten the message that colonoscopy can save lives, but a new study sheds light on a potential shortcoming of the test. Read More
Not-So-"Free" Drug Samples?
The free drug samples that many people get from their doctors can save them money and trips to the pharmacy. But there's a catch—your drug bill might wind up being higher in the long run. Read More
No More Counting Sheep
About 10% of American adults suffer from chronic insomnia, and up to one-third have trouble sleeping on occasion. Sleep medications can help in the short run, but they may lead to dependence or rebound insomnia (a worsening of sleeplessness when patients stop taking them). Read More
Produce Safety Tips
The recent outbreak of Salmonella-contaminated tomatoes points once again to a dilemma that all of us face -- how to safely incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables into our diets. Read More