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Paralympic Athletes Add Equality to Their Goals

September 6, 2008 - 9:04am
Many Paralympians criticize the U.S. Olympic program for giving them fewer benefits than Olympians receive.

Judge to Unseal Documents on the Eli Lilly Drug Zyprexa

September 6, 2008 - 9:00am
A federal judge in Brooklyn decided to unseal confidential materials about Eli Lilly’s top-selling antipsychotic drug, citing questions about the way drugs are approved for new uses.

Recipes for Health: Cold Steamed Eggplant With Sesame Soy Dressing

September 5, 2008 - 11:06am
Cold eggplant can be delicious, if you know how to dress it.

For the Brain, Remembering Is Like Reliving

September 4, 2008 - 11:47pm
For the first time, scientists have recorded individual brain cells fetching a spontaneous memory.

Arthritis Drugs Linked to Risks From Infection

September 4, 2008 - 11:35pm
Federal officials ordered stronger warnings on four medications widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses, saying they can raise the risk of possibly fatal fungal infections.

Vaccinations of Toddlers Set a Record

September 4, 2008 - 11:22pm
Toddlers received the recommended vaccinations against childhood diseases at record levels in 2007, federal health officials said.

F.D.A. Orders Stronger Warnings on Arthritis Drugs

September 4, 2008 - 2:23pm
Four medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis can increase the risk of contracting fatal fungal infections, the agency said.

Recipes for Health: Caponata

September 4, 2008 - 12:37pm
Eggplant is particularly good in this sweet-and-sour Sicilian version of ratatouille.

Researchers See Promise in New Test for Tumors

September 4, 2008 - 12:18am
A radioactive tracer that “lights up” cancer hiding inside dense breasts showed promise in its first big test against mammograms.

Living Together: In Studies of Virtual Twins, Nature Wins Again

September 3, 2008 - 9:53pm
When parents pursue several ways to have a child, the stage is set for virtual twins, genetic strangers who share an environment from an early point in life.

Personal Best: When Training Backfires: Hard Work That’s Too Hard

September 3, 2008 - 9:43pm
Overtraining is rare. But when it occurs, it's a long road back.

Skin Deep: A Face Not Even a Plastic Surgeon Could Love

September 3, 2008 - 9:40pm
Plastic surgeons are learning to spot difficult patients and then turn them away.

Questions About Safety of Plastic in Baby Bottles Remain

September 3, 2008 - 4:47pm
Government toxicologists have reiterated safety concerns about bisphenol A, just weeks after the Food and Drug Administration declared the substance safe.

Recipes for Health: Grilled Eggplant Panini

September 3, 2008 - 9:57am
A panini grill is an easy way to prepare eggplant slices, whether or not you use them in a grilled sandwich.

Pfizer Acquires Rights to Alzheimer’s Drug

September 3, 2008 - 9:41am
Pfizer said that it was acquiring the rights to Dimebon, a promising experimental drug for Alzheimer’s disease, from Medivation for as much as $725 million.

Teen Suicides Dip, but Rate Remains High

September 3, 2008 - 8:38am
The rate of teen suicide remains disturbingly high, researchers said, possibly fueled by drug warnings that have scared many from using antidepressants.

A Regeneron Drug Minimized Recurrence of Gout in Clinical Trial

September 2, 2008 - 11:05pm
Results about the promising gout treatment Arcalyst come from a midstage trial involving a limited number of patients, but a larger study is planned for next year.

Recipes for Health: Eggplant and Tomato Gratin

September 2, 2008 - 2:31pm
A delicious, low-fat version of eggplant Parmesan.

The Evidence Gap: For Widely Used Drug, Question of Usefulness Is Still Lingering

September 2, 2008 - 12:39pm
Zetia and Vytorin are heavily prescribed despite a lack of proof the cholesterol drugs help to prolong life or prevent heart attacks.

The New Old Age: Margaret Thatcher's Open Secret

September 2, 2008 - 11:53am
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has dementia, her daughter says. Is it right to discuss her condition publicly?