New York Times

Congress to Look Into Drug Known as DMAA

Ven, 10/05/2013 - 02:01
Three congressmen want to know why, if dimethylamylamine, or DMAA, was deemed unsafe, supplement retailers are still selling it.    

Well: The Scientific 7-Minute Workout

Gio, 09/05/2013 - 21:53
In 12 exercises deploying only body weight, a chair and a wall, it fulfills the latest mandates for high-intensity effort, which essentially combines a long run and a visit to the weight room into about seven minutes of steady discomfort — all of it based on science.    

The Roving Runner: The New York Botanical Garden

Gio, 09/05/2013 - 17:45
Road races are social and energizing, but a run through the New York Botanical Garden offers something different: natural beauty and a thought-provoking solitude that is not easy to obtain in the city.    

Phys Ed: Winning Streaks in Sports

Gio, 09/05/2013 - 16:04
Whether they’re called winning streaks, “hot hands” or being “in the zone,” many fans believe players, and teams, go on tears. And new studies suggest those streaks may be more than just magical thinking.    

Well: Mind: High Blood Pressure and Self Esteem in Teenagers

Gio, 09/05/2013 - 16:04
A new study suggests that hypertensive teenagers have higher academic achievement and fewer emotional and behavioral problems than peers with normal blood pressure.    

Prices Cut for HPV Cervical Cancer Vaccines for Neediest

Gio, 09/05/2013 - 13:16
Two drug companies will charge less than $5 a dose to expand protection from the virus known as HPV to millions of girls in the poorest countries.    

Undercover Video Targets Abortion Doctor

Gio, 09/05/2013 - 04:54
The group that released the tape, Live Action, claims remarks made by a prominent provider of late-term procedures were inhumane.    

New York City Now Says It Can Speed Up Replacing School Lights Containing PCBs

Gio, 09/05/2013 - 04:33
The Bloomberg administration had previously said that it needed 10 years to complete the job.    

Hospital Billing Varies Wildly, U.S. Data Shows

Gio, 09/05/2013 - 03:30
Data being released for the first time shows that hospitals charge Medicare vastly differing amounts for the same procedures, often far above what the program typically reimburses.    

Christie Had Weight-Loss Surgery

Gio, 09/05/2013 - 03:27
Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey said he had a band placed around his stomach in February.    

F.D.A. Inquiry Leads Wrigley to Halt ‘Energy Gum’ Sales

Gio, 09/05/2013 - 02:36
The company said it stopped new sales and marketing of Alert Energy Caffeine Gum as the Food and Drug Administration investigates the safety of added caffeine.    

Well: Body: Depression and C. Difficile Infections

Mer, 08/05/2013 - 21:25
Two studies have found that depression and the use of certain antidepressants are associated with increased risk for Clostridium difficile infection, an increasingly common cause of diarrhea that in the worst cases can be fatal.    

The New Old Age Blog: A Mother’s Day Gift

Mer, 08/05/2013 - 17:59
Honor thy mother and father. Take their stuff.    

Well: Think Like a Doctor: An Unusual Headache Solved

Mer, 08/05/2013 - 16:45
Readers solve the mystery of a 23-year-old woman with a terrible headache who kept getting worse.    

Ask an Expert: Advice on Practicing Yoga in Middle Age, Part 1

Mer, 08/05/2013 - 16:43
Dr. Loren Fishman, a rehabilitative medicine specialist, addresses reader questions about yoga and aging, back pain, sciatica and more.    

Patients Say Gastric-Band Procedure Won’t Guarantee Weight Loss

Mer, 08/05/2013 - 06:12
For Gov. Chris Christie, the consequences of not sticking to a post-surgery diet could be dire, including having to run to the bathroom after eating the wrong food.    

Prostate Cancer Test From Genomic Health Assesses Risks

Mer, 08/05/2013 - 06:01
The test, developed by Genomic Health, can help distinguish aggressive prostate cancer from less threatening ones, potentially saving many men from unneeded operations.    

National Briefing | Washington: Judge Rebukes F.D.A. Over Contraception Restriction

Mer, 08/05/2013 - 03:03
A federal judge on Tuesday criticized the Food and Drug Administration over its refusal to make emergency contraception available to girls of all ages without a prescription.    

Highest Rate of First-Day Deaths of Newborns in Africa

Mer, 08/05/2013 - 02:21
Fourteen countries in Africa have the highest rates, while India has the highest number of such deaths, according to the report by the aid group Save the Children.    

The Workout: Sofia Vergara Hates to Exercise

Mar, 07/05/2013 - 23:45
The star of the hit ABC television show “Modern Family” talks about life after thyroid cancer and staying fit at 40.