The Moral Instinct
Illustration by Adrian Tomine
Evolution has endowed us with ethical impulses. Do we know what to do with them?
Having a Little Work Done (at the Mall)
Customers are getting Botox shots in settings that are more salon than doctor’s office.
Food From Cloned Animals Seems Safe, a Panel Finds
Meat and milk from cloned animals seem to pose no special health risks, said a report released by the European Food Safety Agency. It was a first step toward the eventual sale of such products within the European Union.
Merck Licenses Bone Drug for Generic Sale
Merck & Company said it had signed a deal for an authorized generic form of its blockbuster osteoporosis drug Fosamax to become available in February.
Books of The Times
'Intern: A Doctor’s Initiation'
Rarely has a more conflicted or unpromising candidate entered the field of medicine, and this mismatch gives “Intern” its offbeat appeal.
Study Says DNA Flaw May Raise Autism Risk
The rare genetic flaw occurs spontaneously near or during conception and may sharply increase the risk that a child will develop autism.
Food Allergies Stir a Mother to Action
Robyn O’Brien has looked deep into the perplexing world of childhood food allergies and seen a conspiracy.
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A Safety-Net Hospital Falls Into Financial Crisis
The struggles of a venerable Atlanta charity hospital mirror those of other public hospitals across the nation.
Audio Slide ShowA New You
A monthlong series of discussions with reporters and experts on weight loss, fitness, children's health, emotional well-being and nutrition.
Gina Kolata on Fitness
Last week Times reporter Gina Kolata hosted a discussion on exercise and losing weight. Read what she and other readers had to say. This week Richard Friedman will host a discussion on emotional well-being.
Personal Health
Preserving a Fundamental Sense: Balance
Trying to avoid vertigo, falls and other hazards of lost equilibrium.
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Pain Relief for Some, With an Odd Tradeoff
Implantable stimulators can blunt pain with electrical impulses, but they may come with negative side effects.
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The Claim: Antibiotics Will Beat a Sinus Infection
Antibiotics and steroids may be the standard medications for a sinus infection, but are they effective?
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For Cancer Patients, Empathy Goes a Long Way
At a scary time for patients, too few doctors ask about feelings, a new study finds.
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Homeless, With a New Loss: Identity
If your identity is being used by someone else, then his overdose is not your business.
The Business of Health
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Who Pays for Efficiency?
The quest to save dollars in the nation’s annual health care bill is becoming a lucrative market of its own.
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Regional Differences in Cost and Care
Track the variability of cost in the Medicare system and the rates of several kinds of surgery.
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A panel of experts shared insights into the best ways to meet the medical, financial and legal challenges of getting older.MOST POPULAR - HEALTH
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