Well: A Doctor, a Rabbi and a Chicken

Well: A Doctor, a Rabbi and a Chicken By DENNIS ROSEN, M.D. Of course it was fine to have a rabbi visit the hospital, I told my patient’s son. It was only as they were about to enter the room that I noticed that the rabbi was carrying a white chicken in his arms.

Well: Teenagers and Weight Loss

Well: Teenagers and Weight Loss By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Teenagers trying to lose weight should engage in an exercise program that includes both aerobic and resistance training, a randomized trial has found. It also found that diet without exercise accomplishes little.

Well: Ultrasound vs. CT for Kidney Stones

Well: Ultrasound vs. CT for Kidney Stones By NICHOLAS BAKALAR For the initial diagnosis of kidney stones, ultrasounds may be a better choice than CT scans, a new study has found.

Well: Is Exercise Bad for Your Teeth?

Well: Is Exercise Bad for Your Teeth? By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS Vigorous exercise is good for almost all of the body — except perhaps the teeth, according to a surprising new study of athletes.

Well: Vitamin E, Selenium Fail to Prevent Cataracts

Well: Vitamin E, Selenium Fail to Prevent Cataracts By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Vitamin E and selenium are unlikely to lower cataract risk, though selenium might have a small effect, a large new study found.

Big Soda Makers Agree on Effort to Cut Americans’ Drink Calories

Big Soda Makers Agree on Effort to Cut Americans’ Drink Calories By STEPHANIE STROM Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and the Dr Pepper Snapple Group said they would change practices like marketing to encourage less consumption of calorie-heavy drinks.

Well: Beauty in the Beets

Well: Beauty in the Beets By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Beetroots, whether roasted, steamed or raw, easily find their way into new salads, side dishes and main dishes. The greens are interchangeable with other mild-tasting greens like Swiss chard and spinach.