Thursday, June 23, 2011

Health

The E. coli O104:H4 strain has a pattern that looks like a stack of bricks on cultured intestinal epithelial cells.
University Hospital M�nster/Institute for Hygiene

The E. coli O104:H4 strain has a pattern that looks like a stack of bricks on cultured intestinal epithelial cells.

Scientists say that the combination may be what made the outbreak among the deadliest in recent history.

Need Overwhelms Makeshift Clinic in Syria Camp

Activists say there is an acute need for care in makeshift refugee camps scattered on the Syrian side of the border.

U.S. Releases Graphic Images to Deter Smokers

Nine images — one of a corpse and another of a man with a tracheotomy opening in his neck — are to appear on cigarette packages next year.

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Senators Seek Information on Side Effects of Medtronic Bone-Growth Product

Senator Max Baucus, Democrat of Montana, said reports that doctors on Medtronic’s payroll might have hidden side effects were “deeply troubling.”

Britain: New Smoking Ban Is Pressed

British lawmakers agreed on Wednesday to consider outlawing smoking in private vehicles carrying children, to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke.

Well

Keeping Score on How You Take Your Medicine

The new FICO Medication Adherence Score can predict which patients are at highest risk for skipping or incorrectly using prescription medications, the company says.

In Tiny Worm, Unlocking Secrets of the Brain

Studying the nervous system of the roundworm is a promising approach for understanding the human brain.

Chris Bernard

One of the most widely known rules in running, the 10 percent rule, may not have any benefit, according to researchers.

On View

Spoonfuls of Medicine, Marketed for Centuries

The art exhibit “Health for Sale: Posters from the William H. Helfand Collection” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is gorgeous and fiercely funny.

Support Is Mutual for Senator and Utah Industry

Senator Orrin G. Hatch has helped the nutritional supplement industry, and been rewarded with donations.

Recipes for Health

Asparagus Rolled in Herb Crêpes

Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times

These crepes make a wonderful main course for a vegetarian dinner party.

Treatment May Help Ease Effect of Cancer

An experimental surgical procedure offers hope of a cure for one of the most dreaded side effects of breast cancer treatment — the arm pain that’s often caused by removing lymph nodes.

F.D.A. Confronts Challenge of Monitoring Imports

The F.D.A. released a special report on how to deal with effectively inspecting the growing flood of imported food and drugs coming into the United States.

Once Rare, Infection by Tick Bites Spreads

Another infection caused by tick bites is spreading in the Lower Hudson Valley, and in other parts of the Northeast and the Upper Midwest.

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Personal Health

Explaining Sunscreen and the New Rules

New federal regulations on sunscreen labeling are set to take effect next year, but you shouldn’t wait to do all you can to protect your skin.

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Pets Can Raise a Child’s Risk of Developing Allergies

Many parents worry that keeping a dog or cat in the home increases a child's chance of developing pet allergies.

The Weekly Health Quiz

In the news: Sexting, addictions and sunscreens. Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

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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.

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Gym Class: Samurai Sword Workout

The Times's fitness guinea pig, Karen Barrow, tries a samurai sword workout.

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Ambition + Desire = Trouble

Did the same attributes that propelled Anthony Weiner to a successful political career also contribute to his downfall? Some researchers say yes.

Money & Policy »

Ban on Hearing Aids Is Forcing Out Veteran New York City Police Officers

Two veteran officers who had to retire have filed a federal job discrimination complaint, saying some officers are going without needed devices.

Research »
Vital Signs

Pregnancy: Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Fertility

A study of extremely obese women who had undergone gastric bypass surgery showed that several who had had polycystic ovarian syndrome were able to conceive within three years of the operation.

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Reporter's File
When Sinus Problems Won’t Go Away

Inflammation, and not necessarily infection, is the common theme in chronic sinusitis.

The Radiation Boom

Articles in this series examine issues arising from the increasing use of medical radiation and the new technologies that deliver it.

More than 3,000 topics described, illustrated and investigated

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