Fitness: 60-Plus, Ripped, and Natural Competitors

Seniors flaunt their muscles (and Speedos) at drug-free events.

Personal Health: Seeking Answers to Stop Another Stillbirth

In about half the cases of stillbirth there are no answers, and couples cannot be sure this tragedy will not repeat.

Q & A: Singing and Fitness

Is singing exercise? Could I lose weight by vocalizing?

Vital Signs: At Risk: Pot Belly in Midlife Is Linked to Dementia

People with a large pot belly in midlife are at increased risk for dementia in their later years, according to a new study.

Really?: The Claim: A Fever in a Baby Is a Sign of Teething

An old wives’ tale says a feverish baby is not always a cause for concern.

In Deep-Dish Pizza Land, a Thinner Blue Line

Jody P. Weis, superintendent of the Chicago Police has shocked the ranks with talk of manditory fitness tests and maximum body-fat allowances for officers.

City Postpones Calorie-Posting Rule

Chain restaurants in New York City will have until April 15 to post nutritional information for consumers.

City Postpones Calorie-Posting Rule

Chain restaurants will have until April 15 to post nutritional information for consumers.

The Carrot Some Vegans Deplore

Casa Diablo Gentleman's Club is just the latest example of selling veganism with a “Girls Gone Wild” aesthetic.

Exercise Test: Truth or Myth?

Some exercise folklore, such as the runner’s high, is eventually proved. But far more common are the persistent myths.

Personal Best: Yes, Running Can Make You High

That blissful mood after an intense workout is no coincidence, a study shows.

Front Row: A Bad Reaction to a Diet

Vogue made the proposal, but was it indecent?

Italy’s Trash Crisis Taints Reputation of a Prized Cheese

Samples of buffalo mozzarella tainted with elevated levels of dioxin may force officials to address the large-scale illegal trash-dumping in Naples.

The Minimalist: A Secret Staple Begging to Be Used

The most common way to use fermented black beans is in a stir-fry, a technique that can be used with almost any combination of protein and vegetable.

Well: When the Bully Sits in the Next Cubicle

Unlike the playground bully, who often resorts to physical threats, the work bully sets out on a course of constant but subtle harassment.

Personal Health: Trying Again After Recurrent Miscarriages

Couples affected by multiple miscarriages need factual information, emotional support and, if possible, treatment based on a medically established cause.

Really?: The Claim: Grapefruit Can Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer

A recent e-mail chain has some people concerned about grapefruit.

Vital Signs: Exercise: Tying Neighborhoods to Fitness Efforts

A recent study finds that the neighborhood that poorer people live in may play just as big a role as their income in how likely they are to exercise.

Skipping Cereal and Eggs, and Packing on Pounds

A new study reports that the more often adolescents eat breakfast, the less likely they are to be overweight.

Well: In Sisters, Love and an Urge to Wring Her Neck

The publishing world was shocked to learn that the gang-life memoir “Love and Consequences” was a fake. But even more startling was how that came to light.