New York Times Fitness & Nutrition

Well: How Accurate Are Fitness Trackers?

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 23:01

Activity monitors accurately measured energy expenditure when volunteers walked briskly but were far less reliable in tracking the energy costs of light-intensity activities like standing or cleaning.

Obama Waves White Flag in Contraceptive Battle

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 22:01

President Obama’s administration finally surrendered to a hostile district court judge and an appeals court that seemed to offer little hope of restricting access to the morning-after pill.

Advertising: Nestlé Adds Premium Brand in Still Water Arena

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 20:41

Ads for Resource, which are being introduced on Monday, are aimed at a stylish, higher income woman.

Restaurant Chains Try to Woo a Younger Generation

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 20:40

Among the millennials, those in the 18- to 30-something age group, there is a greater interest in local foods and a tendency to watch their dollars.

Well: Rethinking the Schedule for Visits to the Dentist

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 15:44

Annual cleanings may suffice for adults with a low risk for periodontal disease, a new study concludes.

Well: Safety: Hand Washing Lags

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 15:15

Researchers found that among those who used public toilets in one college town, 10 percent did not wash their hands at all, and almost a quarter used no soap. Only 5 percent washed for longer than 15 seconds; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends rubbing vigorously with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Recipes for Health: Millet and Greens Gratin — Recipes for Health

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 14:52

Plenty of custard keeps the grains moist and holds this dish together.

18 and Under: The Pain of Constipation

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 10:46

In a study of 10,000 visits to a children’s hospital emergency room, constipation was the most common specific diagnosis.

News Analysis: Oral Cancer Sneaks Up

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 09:42

Unlike the Pap smear, which has nearly eliminated cervical cancer as a death threat in America, there is still no early screening for throat cancers.

Hard Cases: Don’t Do Something; Just Sit There

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 15:51

Doing nothing is different from doing no harm, that endlessly advertised professional goal for doctors. You can do a lot of things and still do no harm — and often not much good either.

Recipes for Health: Bran and Chia Muffins — Recipes for Health

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 13:00

These moist, hearty muffins have great texture.

Really?: The Claim: Fibromyalgia Is Affected by Weather

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 11:02

Most studies have not found much evidence of a link between fibromyalgia symptoms and weather patterns.

Well: Safety: Designated Drivers Often Drink

Sun, 06/09/2013 - 23:15

A new study suggests that many designated drivers do not themselves refrain from drinking, creating an obvious barrier to the campaign’s effectiveness.

Personal Health: Swimming and the Fear Factor

Sun, 06/09/2013 - 23:01

With drowning a leading cause of death among children 1 to 19, learning to swim is more important to survival than anything a child learns in school.

Recipes for Health: Amaranth, Ricotta and Greens Pancakes

Sun, 06/09/2013 - 08:20

Cooking with millet, teff, amaranth and chia seeds isn’t foolproof, but these recipes pay delicious dividends.

Well: Spinach Soup Recipes for Health

Fri, 06/07/2013 - 15:07

The Recipes for Health columnist Martha Rose Shulman says soups can be a great way to draw out the flavors of spinach.

Well: Health Apps as Parenting Aids

Fri, 06/07/2013 - 14:21

Three new computer apps provide evidence-based healthy hints for raising children ages 1 to 5. For example: “Don’t forget it’s time for your child’s 1-year checkup! The doctor will talk to you about how your child is growing and what to expect this year.”