Panel Advises Against Routine Treadmill Stress Tests

The United States Preventive Services Task Force joined the call for less routine testing by recommending against screening with electrocardiograms, or EKGs, in people who have no known risk factors or symptoms of heart disease.

by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR via Well

Trend Spot: Summer Sandals

We love a good pair of high heels as much as the next girl, but when summer rolls around, flat sandals are our shoe of choice. We love the ease and comfort that they provide, so we sought out some of the best DIY sandals….More at Top 5 DIY Summer Sandals « M&J Blog What [...]

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Aspirin May Head Off Esophagus Disorder

Researchers found that people in a study who took one aspirin a day were only half as likely to develop Barrett's esophagus, the leading risk factor for esophageal cancer.

by By NICHOLAS BAKALAR via Well

Fitness Isn't Seen to Prevent Sports Injury

In a study, Canadian researchers found no correlation between overall fitness and the time until a first injury.

by By NICHOLAS BAKALAR via Well

Later Pregnancy, Lower Risk of a Cancer

Researchers who pooled data from 17 studies say that the older a woman is when she gives birth, the lower her risk for endometrial cancer.

by By NICHOLAS BAKALAR via Well

Really? The Claim: Milk Thistle Combats Liver Disease

Milk thistle is popular as an alternative treatment for liver disease, but a comprehensive study of patients with hepatitis C finds no real effect from the herb.

by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR via Well

Another Tick-Borne Disease to Guard Against

Babesiosis, which causes flulike symptoms and can be fatal, could eventually rival Lyme disease as the most common tick-borne ailment in the United States.

by By JANE E. BRODY via Well

A Bounty of Summer Squash

Summer squash can be as pleasant and colorful as the season they are named for and provide the inspiration for this week's Recipes for Health.

by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR via Well

When the Doctor's Words Aren't Soothing

A medical professional's manner can provoke or soothe a patient's apprehension. Doctors speak of the scripts they teach medical students to help prepare patients who are waiting for test results. Please, kids, don't cut these classes, writes Jan Hoffman.

by By JAN HOFFMAN via Well

The Well Quiz: Olympic Bodies

What's the most dangerous Olympic sport? How old is the oldest competitor? Test your knowledge of Olympics health lore, past and present.

by By KATE YANDELL via Well

There Once Was a Surgeon From Nantucket

Dr. Timothy Lepore, the only surgeon working on Nantucket island, has taken it upon himself to deliver whatever type of medical care his island inhabitants need, often challenging conventional notions of medicine and redefining what it means to be a healer.

by By TARA PARKER-POPE via Well

Life, Interrupted: The First 100 Days

For patients who undergo a bone marrow transplant, the 100th day after the procedure is an important milestone. Suleika Jaouad celebrates her 100th day.

by By SULEIKA JAOUAD via Well

What We Can Learn From Third-World Health Care

Applying the successes of medical organizations that have delivered high-quality care under some of the most challenging circumstances possible could offer hope for improving our country's health care woes.

by By PAULINE W. CHEN, M.D. via Well

Too Much Medical Care?

The United States spends an estimated $210 billion annually on unnecessary medical services. For patients, this often means getting pulled into a cycle of repeated lab work, scans and other medical tests.

by By TARA PARKER-POPE via Well

How-To: Make your own Summer Sorbets and Smoothies

With these hot sticky summer days and evenings, there’s nothing more refreshing than an icy drink. How about a fruit filled smooth ice drink? Yes please… Looking for the perfect summer drink? Try some of these tasty smoothies to add a little kick to your summer palate. Cherry Vanilla Smoothie 1 1/2 cup ripe sweet [...]

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The 10-Minute Workout, Times Three

A 10-minute brisk walk three times a day proved more effective than a single 30-minute workout at keeping blood pressure in a healthy range, researchers at Arizona State University report.

by By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS via Well

Strength Training as a Family Affair

Not long ago many doctors would have warned parents to keep children out of the weight room. But experts now say that resistance training can safely increase strength and bone density and lower the risk of sports injuries.

by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR via Well

Choosing 'Watchful Waiting' for Prostate Cancer

A study advocates "watchful waiting" rather than radiation and surgery for less aggressive forms of prostate cancer.

by By TARA PARKER-POPE via Well

The Unproven Claims of Fitness Products

A review of 431 performance-enhancing claims for 104 sports devices, equipment, foods and drinks found not a single methodologically sound study that supported any of the claims.

by By NICHOLAS BAKALAR via Well

The Anxiety of Waiting for Test Results

More patients can bypass the doctor's call to get test results sooner, but experts are concerned that pervasive direct access to test results may have serious drawbacks.

by By JAN HOFFMAN via Well