Health Columns
PATIENT MONEY
A Talk With the Doctor May Help Patients Afford Care
By WALECIA KONRAD
An internist offers tips for negotiating prices with health care providers.
DOCTOR AND PATIENT
When Insurers Put Profits Between Doctor and Patient
By PAULINE W. CHEN, M.D.
“Deadly Spin” is an evenhanded yet riveting account of the inner workings of the health care insurance industry.
CASES
A Winding Path to the Emergency Room
By PAUL CHRISTOPHER, M.D.
A doctor follows the surprisingly long, circuitous path to treatment for one emergency room patient.
PERSONAL HEALTH
Gay or Straight, Youths Aren’t So Different
By JANE E. BRODY
Despite publicity about the risk of suicide among gay teenagers, research has found more similarities than differences among gay and straight adolescents.
REALLY?
The Claim: Taking a Walk Can Help Reduce Cravings
By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
A simple trick could come in handy for those trying to break a bad habit or cut back on food: go for a walk.
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