Ayurvedic medicines often contaminated by toxic metals, study says

By Alan Zarembo

Lead, mercury and arsenic were found in the traditionally Indian herbal mixtures at levels that would surpass California safety guidelines, says a researcher who is calling for FDA curbs. »

Diabetes researchers convert pancreas cells to produce insulin

The Harvard study may ultimately shift treatment options...

New oversight, stiffer penalties approved for snooping into patient records

California Senate moves to clamp hospital files shut...

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Dr. Thomas H. Weller, 93; virologist won Nobel Prize for work on polio

By Thomas H. Maugh II | Wed, 27 Aug 2008 8:26:54 AM

Dr. Thomas H. Weller, the Harvard virologist who shared the 1954 Nobel Prize...

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Number of Americans without health insurance falls

By Lisa Girion | Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:02:18 AM

The Census Bureau says the 2007 decrease is mostly due to expanded government coverage for children.

O.C. woman is 1st in California to die from West Nile virus in 2008, officials say

By My-Thuan Tran | Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:01:48 PM

The 72-year-old from Buena Park had a serious neurological form of the disease,...

BEIJING 2008

China's gold medals came at a high price

By Barbara Demick | Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:40:29 PM

Athletes sacrificed dearly -- one was separated from her toddler, one was banned...

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Can a troubled economy actually improve public health?

By Susan Brink | Mon, 25 Aug 2008 3:06:42 PM

It may seem counterintuitive, but a recession can lead to healthier...

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THE HEALTHY SKEPTIC

Does Juvenon work as an anti-aging supplement?

By Chris Woolston | Tue, 26 Aug 2008 3:42:48 PM

The pill -- which contains compounds designed to recharge mitochondria --...

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NUTRITION LAB

Stevia is all-natural and calorie-free, but is it safe?

By Elena Conis | Thu, 28 Aug 2008 3:24:40 AM

The sweetener is banned from food products in the U.S. due to toxicity fears....

PEOPLE'S PHARMACY

Antidepressants may help persistent sexual arousal syndrome

Joe Graedon | Fri, 22 Aug 2008 4:22:15 PM

I am a woman with over-the-top libido. My doctor says I may have PSAS -- persistent sexual arousal...

GOOD FORM

Inversion exercise improves circulation, concentration skills

By Karen Voight | Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:08:14 AM

Inversions take weight away from the legs and improve circulation. If done on...

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Hidden epidemic of pelvic floor problems

By Devon Schuyler | Fri, 22 Aug 2008 5:23:16 PM

Researchers have only recently begun to realize how widespread the issues of...

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THE UNREAL WORLD

Patient not the only one confused in 'General Hospital'

Marc Siegel | Fri, 22 Aug 2008 4:22:15 PM

"General Hospital: Night Shift," "We'll Always Have Paris," SOAPNet, Aug. 12.

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Ways to prevent pelvic floor problems

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 9:49:22 AM

One way a woman can reduce her risk of pelvic floor problems is by keeping her weight down. Pelvic...

How to do Kegel exercises

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 9:45:21 AM

Kegel exercises involve contracting the pelvic floor up and in toward the small of the back, holding...

For survivors of a layoff, guilt and more

By Susan Brink | Fri, 22 Aug 2008 4:20:14 PM

In industries where pink slips are being passed out with abandon, the still-employed survivors are...

A bad economy means fewer baby boys

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 4:22:15 PM

Stress caused by money troubles and natural disasters affects the sex ratio, studies show.

GEAR

Road bikes relax a little

By Roy M. Wallack | Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:04:46 AM

Reviewed: Giant Defy/Avail Advanced 1, Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL 2,...

LETTERS

Marijuana use as a medical and social issue

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 5:42:17 PM

I applaud the fair-minded analysis of the medical benefits of cannabis [ “Harmful? Helpful?,”...

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