What you can do to counter the trend and stay safe (pages 1, 4, 5).
FOOD SENSE
False alarms about food allergies (page 7)
SPECIAL REPORT
Warding off the hibernation effect (pages 8, 9)
MEDICAL MATTERS
Flu update: When shots and drugs are needed (page 10)
OFFICE VISIT
No silver bullet for dry-eye syndrome (page 11)
ON YOUR MIND
How do I know if I need to take a multivitamin? Working up a sweat; back-pocket pain; grass-fed beef (page 12)
UPFRONT
Editor's note: Use antibiotics with caution (page 2)
HEALTH WIRE
The benefits of short exercise; quitting statins after a stroke; working long hours; losing weight during menopause; ladybugs
and allergies (pages 2, 3)
NEWS; YES OR NO?
Safety tips for essential oils (page 3)
Toy recalls; undercooked turkey; taking the stairs; fake whole grains; foot checks (page 3)