A ‘Game Changer’ for Patients With Irregular Heart Rhythm
Rapid, erratic heartbeats — called ventricular tachycardia — can lead to sudden death. An experimental radiation treatment has eased the condition in five patients.
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CreditAdriana Zehbrauskas for The New York Times A Nasty, Nafta-Related Surprise: Mexico’s Soaring Obesity
Few predicted when Mexico joined the free-trade deal that it would transform the country in a way that would saddle millions with diet-related illnesses.
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CreditiStock Exercise May Aid Parkinson’s Disease, but Make It Intense
Vigorous treadmill exercise was safe and slowed progression of Parkinson’s disease, a new study reports.
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Birth Control Pills Protect Against Cancer, Too
A small increased risk of breast cancer among women using hormonal contraceptives may be offset by the pill’s protective effects.
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CreditiStock Sleep vs. Exercise?
A reader asks: Is it better for to get eight hours of sleep per night, or sleep less and fit in a morning workout?
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CreditEvan McGlinn for The New York Times Prescription Drugs May Cost More With Insurance Than Without It
Some consumers are finding they can get a better deal on prescription drugs by leaving their insurance cards at home.
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Credit When a Sibling Dies, or Has a Serious Illness
Up to 8 percent of American children will experience the death of a sibling, but the loss is rarely discussed, and siblings are often overlooked.
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CreditPaul Rogers The Surprising Effects of Loneliness on Health
Scientists are gaining a more refined — and surprising — understanding of the effects of loneliness and isolation on health.
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CreditMelissa Golden for The New York Times Some Older Smokers Turn to Vaping. That May Not Be a Bad Idea.
Tobacco use is hazardous at any age, but older smokers are particularly vulnerable to the health effects. More of them are exploring an alternative: e-cigarettes.
