The Health Report

Monday, March 31, 2008

By Shari Roan

Genetic-testing consumers have tools but little guidance

By Melissa Healy

You can test for genes linked to alcoholism, post-traumatic stress disorder, Alzheimer's, lung cancer and more. But then what? Insurance coverage and privacy are only a few of the issues. >>

A Closer Look: Ritter victim of a rare tear

By Karen Ravn

The actor had signs of a heart attack, but it was atypical -- a condition that wasn't recognized in time. >>

Body Matters: No quick fix for cellulite

By Jay Blahnik

It is more common in women than men, but it's still fat. Genetics helps decide who gets it and who doesn't. >>

My Turn: Medical crisis or minor complaint? Doing the denial dance

By Barbara Abercrombie

Rationalizing away symptoms may calm jangled nerves, but it may also prove dangerous. >>

Natural Products Expo West draws thousands

By Janet Cromley

The trade show is the center of all things organic. This year's big trend: gluten-free. >>

The Healthy Skeptic: Aromatherapy is in your head, not your nose

By Chris Woolston

The effect of lavender depends on how well it's marketed, experts and tests will tell you. >>

Gear: Flying on a 5-incher

By Roy M. Wallack

These four light mountain bikes will go the extra inch or two >>

Good Form: An exercise that'll work several muscle groups

By Karen Voight

Spice up your weight-training routine by working various muscle groups with a single exercise, like this one. Just remember to move slowly so that you don't rely on momentum to move your arms through the full range of motion. >>

The Unreal World: Depiction of prescription-pill abuse by teens is legit

By Marc Siegel

'Charlie Bartlett' prescribes the right pharmaceuticals for the right symptoms but gets a drug reaction that's off. >>

How's that coffee feel?

By Susan Brink

Touch-sensitive people are more likely to find a beverage tastier if it's in a not-so-flimsy cup. >>

The People's Pharmacy: Calcium and magnesium can conquer leg cramps

By Joe Graedon, Teresa Graedon

I spent many sleep-deprived nights because I was awakened with severe leg cramps. My mother said, "Take calcium-magnesium." I was already taking calcium, but her doctor had told her it must be the combination supplement. I thought, "I'll try it; it won't work." >>

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