Muscle Bound Clarifying the steps causing muscle-fiber degeneration brings scientists closer to the eureka point for inclusion-body myositis and, perhaps, for Alzheimer's disease. by Lori Oliwenstein

Better Living through Chemistry Recognizing the value of the newer antidepressant medications is the next step in the evolution of treatment for depression. by Alexis Bergen

Joint Chiefs Athritis offers as much mystery as it does pain, but physicians are coming up with better treatments and more effective strategies to battle it. by Alicia Di Rado

Tear Engineer For Sarah Hamm-Alvarez, studying the lacrimal gland celss that determine tear secretion is akin to serving as a transportation engineer. by Alexis Bergen

Child's Play By promoting good health in childhood, researchers hope they can help kids become healthier adults. by Alicia Di Rado

City Rounds: Keck School physicians and health care professionals are offering more services to teenage patients coping with the ups and downs of adolescence coupled with the complexity of HIV.

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No Parkinson's Zone Treatments for Parkinson's disease have progressed dramatically, leading to an easing of symptoms and increased optimism among many patients. by Jon Nalick

Healthoughts: The latest word on blocked tear ducts in infants, shin splints, weight loss while you sleep and the benefits of yogurt.

Benchmarks: Research shows a correlation between decreases in sperm count and motility and increased ozone levels in the air.