Reconstructing Lives: In the past, the primary concern of physicians was helping breast cancer patients make it through treatment. Today, they address all aspects of a woman's health and lifestyle. By Lori Baker Schena

Going Under: With the vigilance of a lifeguard scanning the water for a swimmer going under, the anesthesiologist practices a complicated art that stretches the boundaries of consciousness. By Christopher Tedeschi.

Straight Shooting: There are literally hundreds of thousands of children who are not getting innoculations in their first few years, when they are the most vulnerable to infectious diseases. By Monika Guttman.

The Topic of Cancer: Twenty-five years after declaring war on cancer, there is substantial progress--despite appearances to the contrary. Here's what science has learned about the disease and how it's helping. By Monika Guttman.

Weighty Matters: There's a new take on taking off those extra pounds. It suggests that obesity is not your fault, and that weight control requires more than carrot sticks and self-control. By Monika Guttman.