Essay: Breast Cancer Screening Matters, but Prevention Is the Real Goal

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:57pm EST by By SUSAN LOVE, M.D.

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Perhaps too much emphasis is placed on looking for existing breast cancer when the search should focus on prevention and the possibility of finding a vaccine.
Fallout From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Retraction Is Far and Wide

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:48pm EST by By DAVID TULLER

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Before a legal showdown, a finding from Dr. Judy Mikovits at the Whittemore Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease in Reno, Nev., gave hope to desperate patients. Above, a culture in her lab there.As the published evidence for the source of chronic fatigue syndrome fell apart, a legal melodrama erupted, dismaying and demoralizing patients and many members of the scientific community.
Letters: Business of Circumcision (2 Letters)

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:48pm EST

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Letters to the editor.
Letters: Caregivers in Harm’s Way (1 Letter)

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:48pm EST

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A letter to the editor.
Letters: Know Your Surgeons (1 Letter)

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:48pm EST

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A letter to the editor.
Letters: Only Human, Nothing More (1 Letter)

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:40pm EST

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A letter to the editor.
Q & A: Are All Plaques the Same?

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:30pm EST by By C. CLAIBORNE RAY

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Coronary plaque and eye plaque are directly related, while oral plaque is a different entity — but all of them can cause problems.
The Consumer: New Weight Watchers Plan Leaves Some Grumbling

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 4:40pm EST by By RONI CARYN RABIN

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An overhaul to Weight Watchers' diet plan has caused many longtime members to complain about slow weight loss.
Vital Signs: Fructose Consumption Increases Visceral Fat, Study Reports

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 4:12pm EST by By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

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Fructose consumption may increase cardiovascular risk factors because it increases visceral fat, the kind that accumulates around internal organs.
Personal Health: Giving City Streets Built-In Safety Features

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:59pm EST by By JANE E. BRODY

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Safer road designs can slow motor vehicles and separate them from pedestrians and cyclists, and also enhance the physical activity and health of residents.
Vital Signs: When Watched and Cheered On, I.C.U. Workers Wash Hands More

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:56pm EST by By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

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After the installation of cameras and boards announcing compliance rates, hand washing at an I.C.U. soared, a study shows.
Vital Signs: Low-Protein Diets May Be Costly to Lean Body Mass

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:43pm EST by By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

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On a low-protein diet, the body is forced to get its protein from lean body mass, a study shows.
Recipes for Health: Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts and Red Beans With Lemon and Mustard

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:47pm EST by By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN

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The season’s sturdy roots, squash and greens need little more than a few turns in a hot pan to become appealing partners for a variety of grains.
Really?: The Claim: Long Work Hours Can Cause Depression

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:40am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR

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Studies indicate that putting in extra hours at the office can elevate the risk of developing anxiety and depression.
Cancer Center, in Suit, Claims Ex-Official Took Research

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:03am EST by By ANDREW POLLACK

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The president of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Craig B. Thompson, is in a billion-dollar dispute with his former workplace over accusations that he walked away with research.
Well: How Massage Heals Sore Muscles

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 9:37am EST by By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

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Researchers have found what happens to muscles when a masseur goes to work on them.
Some Say New York City Health Ads Should Inspire, Not Scare

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:43am EST by By PATRICK McGEEHAN

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The city health department’s campaign to jolt New Yorkers out of their bad habits has drawn some criticism for its negative approach.