Applying Science to Alternative Medicine

By WILLIAM J. BROAD
Published: September 30, 2008
While sweeping claims are often made for alternative medicine treatments, the scientific evidence for them often lags behind.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/30/health/research/30tria.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Searching for Clarity: A Primer on Medical Studies

By GINA KOLATA
Published: September 30, 2008
There are three basic principles that underlie the search for medical truth and the use of clinical trials to obtain it.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/30/health/30stud.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

The Claim: Grape Juice Has the Same Benefits as Red Wine

By ANAHAD O’CONNOR
Published: September 23, 2008
Many teetotalers wonder whether they can reap the cardiovascular benefits from wine’s unfermented sibling.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/23/health/23real.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Ancient, but How Safe?

By ABBY ELLIN
Published: September 18, 2008
The health industry has questions about metals like lead, mercury or arsenic being found in ayurvedic supplements.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/18/fashion/18skin.html?ex=1379476800&en=36c1686dd7a20cee&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Superfood or Monster From the Deep?

By JULIA MOSKIN
Published: September 17, 2008
Major food companies are competing for health-conscious consumers by plugging one food into another and claiming the health benefits of both.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/17/dining/17nutrients.html?ex=1379390400&en=7d65c39db5854908&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Instead of Eating to Diet, They’re Eating to Enjoy

By TARA PARKER-POPE
Published: September 17, 2008
Many dieters are shunning deprivation diets and instead focusing on adding seasonal vegetables, nuts, berries and other healthful foods to their plates.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/17/dining/17diet.html?ex=1379476800&en=26bd5ae7bb74c794&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

6 Food Mistakes Parents Make

By TARA PARKER-POPE
Published: September 15, 2008
Most parents can relate to the daily challenge of finding foods that children will eat.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/15/health/healthspecial2/15eat.html?ex=1379304000&en=916e6480bc36f917&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink