Friday, August 29, 2008

Health

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Prenuptial Pacts to Lose Weight and Have Sex

Matrimonial lawyers increasingly are writing health clauses into prewedding vows.

Symptom Search

Discover possible causes of your symptoms.


On Fitness

Senior woman lifting barbells (Jupiter Images)

At 65, This Trainer Knows Aging

Even if you've been a couch potato for years, he can get you back in shape.

Healthcare

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How Crafty Health Insurers Are Denying Care

You can fight back when your health plan says no.

Sexual Health

Science of Aphrodisiacs

We've heard some flimsy claims about libido-boosting foods. But there's some sound science, too.

Author Marvelyn Brown (Courtesy of Marvelyn Brown)

A Young Woman's Battle With HIV

A new autobiography highlights the impact of HIV/AIDS on young black women.

Cancer

Prostate Tests: What 9 Types of Men Should Do

A public health group comes out against PSA screening in older men. How to decide for yourself.

America's Best Hospitals

Peering through a microscope as he works, neurosurgeon Reid Thompson carefully makes his way into Hardy's right frontal lobe to get at the tumor. (Jim Lo Scalzo for USN&WR)

America's Best Hospitals

A great hospital is different because of an internal culture of excellence.

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Video: Diseases & Conditions

HealthiNation video

Family Health

How to travel safe with your newborn and more tips on family and health.

HealthiNation video

Prepping for Pregnancy

How to get your body and mind prepared for a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Aching Back Pain

Dr. Paul Knoepflmacher takes us inside the body to see how the back works.

Health Columns

Dr. Bernadine Healy

How Crafty Health Insurers Are Denying Care

Dr. Bernadine Healy: You can fight back.

How to Deliver a Speech Like Michelle Obama

Deborah Kotz: Five ways to beat your anxiety.

Staff writer Michelle Andrews (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)

Prenuptial Pacts to Lose Weight, Have Sex

Michelle Andrews: Health clauses are now in prewedding vows.

Katherine Hobson (Thomas Monaster for USN&WR)

The Scoop on Torres's Shoulder

Katherine Hobson: The Olympic swimmer's injury isn't uncommon in athletes who constantly use overhead motions.

Health Rankings

Heart surgeon Charles Fraser with Rachel Parrish, 9, at Texas Children's Hospital. He operated on Rachel in 1997, 1998, and 2001 to treat her for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. (Kevin Horan/Aurora for USN&WR)

Best Hospitals

The U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals rankings cover 170 hospitals in 16 adult specialties.

Best Health Plans

New England is home to many of the best health plans in the country. U.S. News and NCQA review 684 plans.

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