(Not so) weird science: Medical breakthroughs that affect our lives (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

By MERYL DAVIDS LANDAU  Enough medical studies were published last year to down a small forest. Most appeared with little fanfare and faded quietly, of interest only to a small group of scientists — but a handful hit like small bombshells, overturning conventional wisdom about serious but common conditions. We culled the journals and queried the experts to find 2008’s breakthroughs: the best ...

THE RADICAL NEW WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT (New York Post)

A year ago, like millions of other Americans, I made a resolution to lose weight. I was porked out and tipping the begging-for-mercy scales at more than 200 pounds - and I'm only 5-foot-7. Today, I am 40 pounds lighter! How I did it is really...

For Privacys Sake, Taking Risks to End Pregnancy (The Hendersonville Times-News)

Some Latina women are using drugs or potentially harmful home methods to end their pregnancies.

For privacy’s sake, taking risks to end pregnancy (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)

Published: Monday, January 5, 2009 at 5:16 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, January 5, 2009 at 7:27 a.m. Amalia Dominguez was 18 and desperate and knew exactly what to ask for at the small, family-run pharmacy in the heart of Washington Heights, the thriving Dominican enclave in northern Manhattan.

Health experts offer tips on battling chronic cold-weather assaults on your body (Reading Eagle)

Click on picture to enlarge. The Cox brothers, from left, Andrew T.,12; Guy Alexander, 6; and twin Zachary R. work together recently shoveling snow in front of their house in Laureldale. Diet and outdoor exercise can help prevent a vitamin D deficiency.