Monday, April 12, 2010

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Study Sees a Slant in Articles on Drug

A new analysis has found that experts who were paid by Avandia’s manufacturer have been significantly more likely than others to draw positive conclusions about the drug’s safety and efficacy.

Dr. Clark Martin in his home in Vancouver, Wash.
Alan S. Weiner for The New York Times

Dr. Clark Martin in his home in Vancouver, Wash.

Scientists are studying the drugs’ potential for treating mental problems and illuminating consciousness.

Recipes for Health

Marinated Vegetables and Quick Pickles

Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times

A marinade extends the shelf life of vegetables, making wonderful snacks and side dishes.

As St. Vincent’s Closes, Other Hospitals Get Busier

The effects of the emergency room’s closing, the first step in closing down the hospital, may be felt more deeply than suspected.

Novelties

Grabbing Gracefully, With Replacement Fingers

A Scottish company’s motorized prosthetic fingers bend so that the user can more easily pick up a piece of paper, dial a cellphone or hold a glass of wine.

Health Care Overhaul May Help a Fund Sector

Expansion of health coverage could benefit many areas of the health care industry, from hospitals to pharmaceutical and biotech stocks.

Equestrian Charged With H.I.V.-Related Offense

As fear of infection has subsided, at least 32 states continue to enforce criminal statutes specific to H.I.V.

Doctors Remove Ammunition From Soldier’s Head

Doctors at Bagram Air Base were stunned to find unexploded ordnance lodged in an Afghan soldier’s head. They removed it very carefully.

Research »

Raiding the Refrigerator, but Still Asleep

A surprising number of adults, mostly women, are sleep eaters who binge on junk food while still asleep.

Fitness & Nutrition »
Regimens

How Much Exercise Prevents Weight Gain?

In one study, Harvard researchers found that an hour of moderate physical activity a day kept women from gaining weight in midlife.

Money & Policy »
Patient Money

For Many, Health Law Offers a Chance for Preventive Care

The health law requires insurance companies to cover annual checkups, immunizations and screenings without charge in all new policies.

Picture Your Life After Cancer

A collage of photos and insights submitted by readers.

Columns
Really?

The Claim: Milk Makes You Phlegmy

Does drinking milk lead to congestion?

Well

Surprisingly, Family Time Has Grown

A new study shows that parents are spending more time with their families than did parents of earlier generations.

Personal Health

A Tax to Combat America’s Sugary Diet

To improve the health of its residents and its coffers, New York State, among others, is considering an excise tax of about one penny per ounce on high-calorie sweetened beverages.

Can You Be Intolerant to Foods Like Pasta?

What is gluten intolerance and does gluten intolerance lead inevitably to celiac disease?

The Weekly Health Quiz

In the news: Family time, sleep eating and football injuries. Test your knowledge of this week's health news.

Health Care Conversations

Share your thoughts about the health care debate. Join the discussion.

Science Times: The New Health Care Landscape

More than a week after President Obama signed the sweeping new health care law, many of us are still scratching our heads. What just happened?

Interactive Feature: Training Tool

Get ready for marathon day with customized training plans that help you track your progress.

The Health Care Debate

The latest on efforts to overhaul the health care system.

The Blog
Prescriptions

Daily posts on the debate.

Times Topics
Tracking the Overhaul

A news archive and resource.


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