Health Section: July 7, 2008

U.S. employees are making do with fewer days or none at all as companies reduce the benefit. Lawmakers are stepping in.

Diagnosed with celiac disease, or self-diagnosed. Sensitive to foods, or related to those who are. The gluten-free diet trend is getting a warm embrace.

Poor air quality can trip up even the healthiest person. Pay attention to daily reports and your body’s reactions.

Re: [“Is It a Safer Call?”

Workouts become a habit when you look forward to the conversations.

THOSE BIG 10-pound newborns that look like future Hall of Famers may be at an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

Even everyday activities require upper body strength, especially in the biceps (which help bend the arms), the triceps (which straighten the arms) and the deltoids (which lift the arms).