Latest Health Blog Entries
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Should Men Care That Male Birth Control Options Are Languishing?
March 28, 2008
In other sperm news, SpermCheck poised to hit the market.
Health - On Men
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A Review of the New Patient Satisfaction Tool
March 28, 2008
A few tweaks would help, but the revamped Hospital Compare page is mostly a winner for consumers.
Health - Comarow On Quality
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To Stay at Home, Seniors Will Embrace Technology
March 28, 2008
When independent living is in the balance, older folks will adopt new gadgets and high-tech solutions.
Health - On Medicine
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Making Condoms Part of a Partner's Proper Attire
March 28, 2008
A fashion-conscious new condom campaign aims to appeal to women.
Health - On Women
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How Hospitals Compare on Patient Satisfaction
March 28, 2008
Now you'll be able to find out online, thanks to a new national patient-satisfaction survey.
Health - Comarow On Quality
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To Lose Weight, Use the Power of Three
March 28, 2008
Make three small changes to your diet and exercise habits and, after a month, they may well stick.
Health - On Fitness
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Do Unions Still Shape the Healthcare Debate?
March 27, 2008
An AFL-CIO survey finds thousands of the insured must struggle to pay for care.
Health - On Health and Money
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Aches and Pains: Sizing Up Soreness After Exercise
March 27, 2008
When is it good to hurt a little, and when is it bad?
Health - On Fitness
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How to Prevent Preterm Birth
March 25, 2008
Premature babies face a greater risk of childhood death and adult infertility, a study finds.
Health - On Women
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Do Patients Plus Clinical Trials Equal Better Care?
March 25, 2008
Hospitals that sign up lots of patients for studies just might be improving the quality of care across the board.
Health - Comarow On Quality
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Finding Music in Autism
March 24, 2008
Elaine Hall, whose autistic son appears in Autism: The Musical, shares her perspective on parenting.
Health - On Parenting
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In Pursuit of Flavor, Better Treatment of Animals and Land
March 21, 2008
A New York chef speculates that producing food responsibly makes it taste better.
Health - On Fitness
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Red States and Rosier Views on U.S. Healthcare
March 21, 2008
Most Republican voters say the nation's health system beats others'. Many Dems and independents disagree.
Health - On Health and Money
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Plastic Surgery Makes the Man? Maybe Not
March 21, 2008
Some cosmetic therapies are on the rise among men. Others, like penis enlargement, are falling fast.
Health - On Men
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Your Dog Is Fat. And You Know What to Do
March 20, 2008
A pet weight-loss plan, like a human plan, requires some strategizing.
Health - On Fitness
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Filling the Gaps in Medicare Advantage
March 20, 2008
Insurers are selling supplemental plans that by rights you shouldn't need.
Health - On Health and Money
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Choosing a Prostate Cancer Therapy Just Got Easier
March 19, 2008
New quality-of-life data for 3 treatments could make men more informed about side effects.
Health - On Men
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Wondering if Milk Works Against PMS
March 19, 2008
A witchy dairy ad is lame, but the health claim may not be.
Health - On Fitness
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Keeping Breast Cancer From Coming Back
March 19, 2008
Women previously treated for breast cancer could benefit from aromatase inhibitors.
Health - On Women
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Is the Ratings Game Stacked Against Doctors?
March 18, 2008
I haven't yet seen a website that evaluates physicians usefully, thoroughly, and fairly.
Health - Comarow On Quality
