jueves, 28 de abril de 2011

Health


Armadillos Can Transmit Leprosy to Humans, Federal Researchers Confirm

About a third of leprosy cases each year in the United States are a result of contact with infected armadillos.
SKIN DEEP
Wenonah Madison-Sauer switched to traditional skin treatments for Amos, 2 1/2, when he displayed allergic reactions to organic brands.

Allergies Can Be Natural, Too

Not even organic ingredients can guarantee an absence of allergic reactions.
David Barton  at his gym at  Astor Place.

The Man Who Made Working Out Cool

For 20 years, David Barton has ruled the New York gym scene. But marital woes and financial problems are now his biggest challenges.
William C. Weldon, chief executive of J.&J., said that buying Synthes would help create openings in emerging markets.

With Deal, J.&J. Tries to Change Discussion

In announcing on Wednesday Johnson & Johnson’s biggest acquisition ever, the company’s chief executive tried to pivot from a year of manufacturing lapses, product recalls and a disappointing share price.
Gov. Rick Scott is urging cuts in Medicaid costs.

In Florida, H.M.O.’s Would Treat Medicaid Patients

The Republican-led Legislature wants to cut costs by shifting to H.M.O.’s from the pay-for-service model.
WELL

Gym Class: AntiGravity Yoga

The fitness guinea pig tries AntiGravity yoga, a fitness class that adapts the poses of traditional yoga for a large silk hammock raised off the ground.
RECIPES FOR HEALTH

Shrimp and Mango Tacos

Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
This pungent dish can be put together as quickly as a stir-fry.
Robert W. Fogel

Technology Advances; Humans Supersize

A Nobel-winning economist and his colleagues track the startlingly fast changes in human height and longevity since 1700.

Justices’ Debate Turns to Privacy for Doctors

An esoteric discussion about data mining by drug companies turned into a debate over the government’s role in regulating the marketplace of ideas.
BOOKS

All About the Invidious Irritants That Irk Individuals

From physics and psychology to aesthetics, genetics and even treatment for the miserably, terminally annoyed, a new book covers all the terrain.

In Fighting Anorexia, Recovery Is Elusive

For many who have struggled with the illness, the potential for relapse always lurks in the background.
Views
On its Web site, Veg News has shown food containing meat, and irate vegans are venting their fury on blogs, Facebook and other online forums.

Vegan Promoter Uses Photos of Meat and Dairy Items, and Fury Follows

A San Francisco-based “vegetarian lifestyle” magazine and Web site acknowledged that it regularly used images of meat and dairy-filled foods to accompany vegan-themed articles and recipes.
More Columns
PERSONAL HEALTH

Thyroid Fears Aside, That X-Ray’s Worth It

Panicked e-mails come pouring in after a Dr. Mehmet Oz discussed the illness on television, but what is the real risk?
REALLY

The Claim: Ginger Can Help Reduce Morning Sickness

An analysis looks at what might help ease stomachs in early pregnancy.
The Weekly Health Quiz
In the news: Memory, snoring and a new way to classify people. Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
Multimedia
Patient Voices: Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
A genetic disease that causes weakness in the hands, arms, feet and legs, C.M.T. can cause difficulty walking and performing tasks.

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