Health

Advice for making an informed decision about supporting an ailing parent without bankrupting the

The miss in prostate cancer follows a similar disappointment with Avastin in gastric cancer but

Rank-and-file House Democrats were frustrated, saying they had received few details about what

Experts from the Yale Child Study Center discuss the social stigmas of living with Tourette's

Through a controversial practice called vision therapy, some optometrists say they can treat

The Curious Cook columnist Harold McGee answers reader questions about healthful cooking.

The medical experts told a National Institutes of Health conference that the trend of “once a

This pasta is ideal for a dinner party when there is little time to prepare. Just be sure to use

The threat of blame, even malpractice, looms over doctors working to prevent medical errors.

Medicis has started a new marketing campaign that pits its wrinkle-smoother, Dysport, directly

Israel is starting an experiment in organ donation: sign a donor card, and you and your family move

It now appears possible to sequence a patient’s genome at reasonable cost and with sufficient

The state legislature approved a measure that bucks any effort by President Obama and Congress to

President Obama’s health reform plan is a mixed bag for those who care about keeping down medical

The president said he would unleash auditors in a crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid waste and

In parts of France, farmers make a traditional meal of boiled chickpeas and spinach or chard.

Hula-hooping converts are hoping it is the next big trend in fitness, but some exercise

Beta amyloid, which was once thought to be a chief villain in Alzheimer’s, may be part of the

Government agencies have long warned of the hazards of bed rails, but they are still used in many

DePuy Orthopaedics alerted doctors to a high early failure rate of its artificial hip after

Can wine help you digest your meal?

A study of farming colonies in Canada found that giving flu vaccine to schoolchildren protected the

Are almonds a good source of calcium or do they block calcium absorption?

This wonderful winter seafood stew is easy to make and to serve.
Recipes for Health: Greens and Mushroom Panini

When you blanch the greens, these panini make for a quick and wonderful meal.

Looking for new ways to get greens in your diet? An innovative panino and luxurious gratin are

In an appearance that harked back to his 2008 campaign, President Obama made an emotional pitch for

A new study found that older people hospitalized for a critical condition had a statistically

Most reported vaccinating their children, but more than half said they were concerned about adverse

A National Sleep Foundation report on ethnic groups’ habits found responses on tiredness and sex

Experts said state officials might be left to worry about the solvency of insurers, the ultimate

A letter to the editor.

18 and Under: When a Child’s Nosebleed or Bruising Is a Blood Disorder

Some of the ailments, like idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, are usually resolved on their own,

For many people, regular physical activity is as much about social interaction as it is about being

A letter to the editor.

Letters: Covering Little Ears (1 Letter)

A letter to the editor.

Letters: The Riddle of Weight Loss (1 Letter)

A letter to the editor.

Cases: Fake Nostalgia for a Pre-Therapy Past

Navigating difficult years with the help of someone who gets it.
Obama Wields Goldman Sachs Study of Insurers in Health Fight

Seeking support for an overhaul, the administration is pointing to a Goldman Sachs study suggesting

President Obama met with insurance executives and selected House Democrats, as party leaders

The drug, called Dimebon, failed in its first late-stage clinical trial, dealing a blow to patients

Dana Jennings, who was treated for Stage 3 prostate cancer, found erectile dysfunction to be a