Latest Health Blog Entries
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Wealth Lowers Stroke Risk, No Surprise
April 24, 2008
Besides having healthier habits, the wealthy are more apt to seek care.
Health - On Health and Money
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A Look at Mariah Carey's Diet
April 24, 2008
She separates carbs and proteins—but you probably don't need to.
Health - On Fitness
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Suicidal Veterans Have Resources to Turn To
April 23, 2008
A Veterans Affairs official is accused of concealing a high suicide rate among vets.
Health - On Men
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Can Diet Determine a Baby's Sex? Poppycock!
April 23, 2008
A new study suggests that skipping breakfast can give you a girl, but an expert questions the finding.
Health - On Women
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As Retailers Drop BPA, Baby Bottles Get New Scrutiny
April 22, 2008
A mother considers tossing them all; can little Kendall make it to sippy cups first?
Health - On Medicine
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Find Medicare Part D Confusing? You're Not Alone
April 22, 2008
Some thoughts on how the prescription drug benefit could be improved.
Health - On Health and Money
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Taking a (By)pass on Surgical Volume
April 22, 2008
Conventional wisdom says deaths go down the more often a hospital does a procedure. Oh, yeah?
Health - Comarow On Quality
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Why Some Women Can Expect to Die Too Early
April 22, 2008
Life expectancy is on the decline in certain U.S. counties; here's the reason.
Health - On Women
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Our Heart Risks Begin Mounting at Puberty
April 21, 2008
Blood pressure and triglycerides start rising during adolescence.
Health - On Men
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A Smart Approach to This Week's TV Turnoff
April 21, 2008
Good TV can help very young children build their vocabulary.
Health - On Parenting
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Conception to Birth in 3-D
April 18, 2008
A new book offers a clear view of the whole nine months.
Health - On Women
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California Health Insurers Must Reinstate Policies
April 18, 2008
People who lost coverage because they'd supposedly lied on their applications get good news.
Health - On Health and Money
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(Web) Extra: Read All About Proton Beam Therapy
April 18, 2008
Commenting on readers' comments about the high-tech radiation treatment for prostate cancer.
Health - On Men
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(Web) Extra: Proton Beam Therapy (Part 2)
April 18, 2008
Part 2 of six posts today about proton beam therapy.
Health - On Men
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(Web) Extra: Proton Beam Therapy (Part 3)
April 18, 2008
Part 3 of six posts today about proton beam therapy.
Health - On Men
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(Web) Extra: Proton Beam Therapy (Part 4)
April 18, 2008
Part 4 of six posts today about proton beam therapy.
Health - On Men
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(Web) Extra: Proton Beam Therapy (Part 5)
April 18, 2008
Part 5 of six posts today about proton beam therapy.
Health - On Men
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(Web) Extra: Proton Beam Therapy (Part 6)
April 18, 2008
Part 6 of six posts today about proton beam therapy.
Health - On Men
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High-Deductible Health Plans: for Many, Too Costly
April 17, 2008
Consumer-driven health plans have larger deductibles than most uninsured households can afford.
Health - On Health and Money
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How Exercise Revs Up Your Brain
April 17, 2008
Research is mounting that a workout pumps up your memory and your mood as well as your heart.
Health - On Fitness
