miércoles, 1 de junio de 2011

Health


Two new studies raised serious doubts about earlier reports that the disabling disease is linked to infection with XMRV, a poorly understood retrovirus.

U.S. Orders Review of Risks of Some Birth Control Pills

The review will focus on the hormone drospirenone, which is found in Bayer’s Yaz, Yasmin, Beyaz and Safyral products.

Sales Tactics on Implants Raise Doubts

Because there is no independent study on which implants work best or last longest, doctors may be swayed by sales tactics.

Gluten-Free: Flavor-Free No More

A slew of cookbooks have been published to help bakers navigate a gluten-free kitchen.

In Germany, Answers Are Elusive as E. Coli Outbreak Rages

Hamburg’s intensive care units are trying to handle the more than 1,000 people sickened by the bacteria, as officials try to crack a public health mystery.

Surgery Not Option for Carter’s Tumors

Gary Carter, who played primarily for the Mets and the Expos, will be treated with radiation and chemotherapy.
RECIPES FOR HEALTH

Flax and Mixed Grains Granola

Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
This granola is not too sweet, but it must be baked at a low temperature.
THE DOCTOR’S WORLD
Ken Meeks, photographed in San Francisco in September 1986, died three days later. His skin lesions were the result of Kaposi's sarcoma, a rare cancer that was a harbinger of the AIDS epidemic.

30 Years In, We Are Still Learning From AIDS

The fight against the disease has altered medicine, shaped research and highlighted the challenges that remain.
Cassie Ramsey, a student, at a Providence, R.I., hookah bar. A boom in hookah use has led to new health efforts against them.

Putting a Crimp in the Hookah

Although water pipes are commonly viewed as less dangerous to health than cigarettes, they are just as bad, researchers say.
WELL

Tuning In to Patients’ Cries for Help

Hospitals around the country are starting programs to deal with the problem of slow responses to patients' calls for assistance.
BOOKS

Broad Brushstrokes Obscure a View of Brain Trauma

In this tripartite story of brain, art and family life, the author aces the first part but comes up surprisingly short in the other two.
More Columns
PERSONAL HEALTH

A Good Night’s Sleep Isn’t a Luxury; It’s a Necessity

There always seems to be something keeping us awake.

To Rest Easy, Forget the Sheep

Forget counting sheep. Try these suggestions instead.
REALLY?

The Claim: A Diet High in Protein Is Bad for Your Kidneys

A look at the research on a popular weight loss choice.
Q & A

The Squeaky Joint

Considerable research shows that ingesting fish oils can help reduce stiffness in those with rheumatoid arthritis.
The Weekly Health Quiz
In the news: A smoking ban, home births and a new obesity culprit. Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
Multimedia
Patient Voices: Childhood Cancer
An unimaginable diagnosis is followed by worry, fear and tough decisions. Six people speak about how childhood cancer changed their lives.
Exploring the Roots of Sinus Trouble
Experts discuss biofilms and the underlying causes of chronic sinusitis.
Multimedia
Gym Class: Samurai Sword Workout
The Times's fitness guinea pig, Karen Barrow, tries a samurai sword workout.

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