health
The Wonder Drug That’s Plaguing Sports
Ostarine held the promise of profound medical treatments. Something unexpected happened on the way to F.D.A. approval. Source link
Who Loves Turbulence, Airplane Food and the Middle Seat? They Do.
What the travelers who adore some common annoyances of flying can teach everyone else about the power of changing one’s perspective. Source link
Is Carb-Cutting Healthy?
Cutting carbohydrates can be a fast track to weight loss. But villainizing the nutrient completely is a mistake, experts say. Source link
Youth Sports Training: Why Some Preteens Are Turning to Private Coaches
As youth sports become increasingly competitive, more preteen athletes are working with private coaches to level up. Source link
When the Doctor Needs a Checkup
The physician work force is aging fast, and some hospitals now require that older clinicians undergo testing for cognitive decline. Many have resisted. Source link
Morris Waxler, F.D.A. Official Who Switched Stance on Lasik, Dies at 88
While at the federal agency, he approved the laser device for eye surgery but later warned of its potential to cause harm. Source link
Physician Assistants Are Everywhere. Should You See One?
They wear white coats and do many things a doctor would do — and their numbers are increasing rapidly. Source link
A Predictor of a Good Social Life? Your Parents.
A decades-long study suggested that close relationships with family members during teenage years could lead to a rich network of friendships in adulthood. Source link
Kristin Sudeikis Is A Dance Fitness Star with Celebrity in Her Blood
Through her dance company and studio, Forward Space, where models and actresses come to sweat, Kristin Sudeikis has earned fame of her own. Source link
Physician Assistants Want a New Name and More Power. Not Everyone Is Happy.
How increased responsibilities and a push to be called “physician associates” are raising tensions with doctors. Source link