Blog Profile / NYT: Health
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| Filed Under: | Health | |
| Posts on Regator: | 13578 | |
| Posts / Week: | 51.7 | |
| Archived Since: | June 8, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Fast-Spreading Virus Under Inquiry in Saudi Arabia
An international team found that a person can get sick 5.2 days after being exposed to the MERS virus, which has infected 64 people in eight countries.
Well: Obesity in Teenagers Is Tied to Hearing Loss
In a new study, obesity in adolescents was linked to an increased risk of hearing loss, independent of risk factors including poverty or exposure to loud noises.
Skin Deep: Rethinking Makeup’s Sun Protection
The Food and Drug Administration’s new labeling rules for sunscreen have been closely parsed by the health community. But how will they affect your beauty routine?
Study Finds Sharp Drop in HPV Infections in Girls
The prevalence of dangerous strains of the human papillomavirus, a principal cause of cervical cancer, has dropped by half in the last decade, officials say.
Ask an Expert: Gardening Advice for Aging Bodies, Part 1
Patty Cassidy, a horticultural therapist, answers readers’ questions about container gardens, tools for those with arthritis and more.
Board to Vote on Condoms in Boston Schools
A new health policy that would make condoms available in the district’s high schools is up for a vote on Wednesday night.
Op-Ed Contributor: Our Genes, Their Secrets
Why the Supreme Court’s ruling on gene patents is only a partial victory for DNA-data sharing.
A.M.A. Recognizes Obesity as a Disease
The decision by the American Medical Association could have implications for health care companies and the pharmaceutical industry.
De Blasio Offers Ideas in Policy Book for Election
To make the case that he should be elected mayor of New York City, in the 69-page document, Bill de Blasio details proposals in 12 areas while summarizing his record as public advocate.
Well: The 4-Minute Workout
A single, strenuous four-minute workout can effectively improve health and fitness as much as longer workouts can, researchers found. Download the “Well 4-Minute Workout” playlist for your workout.
Recipes for Health: Red Bean, Herb and Walnut Salad
This Georgian-inspired dish can be made a day ahead.
The New Old Age Blog: A Deadline Missed
More than a month has passed since home care workers were to have been given minimum-wage protections.
Outside Review of Clinical Data Finds a Spinal Treatment’s Benefit Overstated
Independent reviews of clinical trial data concluded that Infuse, a bioengineered bone product, was not significantly better than a traditional bone graft, and that it might pose risks.
Recipes for Health: Lentil Salad With Fresh Favas
This antioxidant-rich dish gets a kick from a tart cumin-scented dressing.
Well: In Bullies’ Hands, Nuts or Milk May Be a Weapon
A survey of children with food allergies showed that a third of them reported being bullied with threatening behavior.
Letters: Animals Are Patients Too
A letter to the Editor.
Letters: Factors for Dental Checkups (1 Letter)
A letter to the Editor.
Letters: ‘Back To Sleep’ Dividends (1 Letter)
A letter to the Editor.
The Consumer: The Heart Perils of Pain Relievers
Researchers see cardiovascular risks in frequent high doses of some common medicines.
‘How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick’ Can Be Harder Than It Sounds
Supporting friends in times of serious trouble, like during an illness, can be difficult.