New York City officials begin enforcing a new rule requiring restaurants to post calorie counts, and some New Yorkers find the news hard to digest.

Job interviews, dates, auditions—we all try to evaluate what others think of us. But why do we often get it wrong?

Evian dreamed up a creative way to sell even more of its bottled mineral water: by repackaging and marketing it as a revitalizing spray for your face. A 5 oz. bottle of the mineral water mist sells for $10 on sephora.com, which touts the product as a way to rehydrate and invigorate tired skin. Other brands say their water sprays will moisturize skin and combat fatigue. But the pricey bottles probably aren't that much better for your skin than putting regular tap water in a spray bottle, or just washing your face, says New York-based dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Levine.

More than 7 million kids are enrolled in day care, so I know I'm not the only one wondering if it's actually good.

More than 7 million kids are enrolled in day care, so I know I'm not the only one wondering if it's actually good.

This book will shock anyone who still believes that 'science' and 'integrity' are soulmates.

This book will shock anyone who still believes that 'science' and 'integrity' are soulmates.

Teens (and some adults) will try almost anything to quell an outbreak of acne, but many traditional home remedies may do more harm than good.

Teens (and some adults) will try almost anything to quell an outbreak of acne, but many traditional home remedies may do more harm than good.

A representative claims the sores on the troubled singer's face are the result of a surprisingly common skin infection.

A representative claims the sores on the troubled singer's face are the result of a surprisingly common skin infection.

Is increased regulation the best way to tackle obesity and eating disorders?

Is increased regulation the best way to tackle obesity and eating disorders?

When Tyrone, 41, can't make his Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, he relies on something else to help him stay sober: text messages. The daily recovery-themed messages from a company called I Live Inspired remind him to "look to my higher power for guidance, and accept life," he says, quoting a recent dispatch. I Live Inspired is the brainchild of Rob Foster, a 28-year-old former cocaine addict from Virginia who came up with the idea after his second rehab stint in 2006. A friend sent him texts about sobriety every morning as Foster traveled to work "feeling crazy." The messages made him feel less alone, so he started forwarding them to others on the mend. Soon a business was born: $3.95 a month for daily bytes of inspiration sent to any cell phone.

When Tyrone, 41, can't make his Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, he relies on something else to help him stay sober: text messages. The daily recovery-themed messages from a company called I Live Inspired remind him to "look to my higher power for guidance, and accept life," he says, quoting a recent dispatch. I Live Inspired is the brainchild of Rob Foster, a 28-year-old former cocaine addict from Virginia who came up with the idea after his second rehab stint in 2006. A friend sent him texts about sobriety every morning as Foster traveled to work "feeling crazy." The messages made him feel less alone, so he started forwarding them to others on the mend. Soon a business was born: $3.95 a month for daily bytes of inspiration sent to any cell phone.

Developing countries are making progress in getting vaccines to—and for—their people, says African activist Graca Machel.

Developing countries are making progress in getting vaccines to—and for—their people, says African activist Graca Machel.

Does it cure bad breath? What you should know.

Does it cure bad breath? What you should know.

Don't be misled by recent reports, changes in diet and lifestyle are still the most effective way to lower health-care costs. You'll feel better, too.

Don't be misled by recent reports, changes in diet and lifestyle are still the most effective way to lower health-care costs. You'll feel better, too.

The seven most unhealthy choices at a Chinese restaurant

The seven most unhealthy choices at a Chinese restaurant

Most high school seniors have been warned about the "freshman 15"--the extra pounds they'll allegedly pack on after a year in the dorms, eating mostly buffet-style on a meal plan. But scientists at Texas A&M International University in Laredo found that although first-year dorm residents consumed significantly more calories and sugar than students who lived off campus, neither they nor their counterparts gained weight over the course of the year.

Most high school seniors have been warned about the "freshman 15"--the extra pounds they'll allegedly pack on after a year in the dorms, eating mostly buffet-style on a meal plan. But scientists at Texas A&M International University in Laredo found that although first-year dorm residents consumed significantly more calories and sugar than students who lived off campus, neither they nor their counterparts gained weight over the course of the year.

A New York columnist lets her grade-schooler ride the subway alone, provoking a wave of criticism. But do kids really need more supervision than in generations past?

A New York columnist lets her grade-schooler ride the subway alone, provoking a wave of criticism. But do kids really need more supervision than in generations past?

Every year, between 300 and 400 doctors take their own lives—roughly one a day. No other profession has a higher suicide rate.

Every year, between 300 and 400 doctors take their own lives—roughly one a day. No other profession has a higher suicide rate.

What adolescents don't know, can hurt them. The 28-year-old author of a new book on teen-parent relations offers these tips on how to talk safety with kids.

What adolescents don't know, can hurt them. The 28-year-old author of a new book on teen-parent relations offers these tips on how to talk safety with kids.

Doctors say insurance company rankings of doctors are based on cost, not quality. Will a new patient charter resolve the debate?

Doctors say insurance company rankings of doctors are based on cost, not quality. Will a new patient charter resolve the debate?

Maybe. Every couple of years, it seems, there's a new study of whether purple coneflower, or echinacea, prevents the common cold. The most recent assessment, reported in the British journal Lancet in July, concluded that one of America's favorite herbal remedies both prevents and shortens colds. When scientists at the University of Connecticut combined the results of 14 previous studies, (all clinical trials with human beings) they found that taking echinacea reduces the chances of getting a cold by 31 percent. And if you've already come down with one, the herb will make you feel better a day and a half earlier, they said.

Maybe. Every couple of years, it seems, there's a new study of whether purple coneflower, or echinacea, prevents the common cold. The most recent assessment, reported in the British journal Lancet in July, concluded that one of America's favorite herbal remedies both prevents and shortens colds. When scientists at the University of Connecticut combined the results of 14 previous studies, (all clinical trials with human beings) they found that taking echinacea reduces the chances of getting a cold by 31 percent. And if you've already come down with one, the herb will make you feel better a day and a half earlier, they said.

A new picture book about plastic surgery aims to explain why mom is getting a flatter tummy and a 'prettier' nose.

A new picture book about plastic surgery aims to explain why mom is getting a flatter tummy and a 'prettier' nose.

Despite objections from the indoor tanning industry, dermatologists present more evidence that there's no such thing as a healthy tan.

Despite objections from the indoor tanning industry, dermatologists present more evidence that there's no such thing as a healthy tan.

A new study links high testosterone levels in male financial traders to profits, but too much of the hormone can have the opposite effect.

A new study links high testosterone levels in male financial traders to profits, but too much of the hormone can have the opposite effect.

The author of a new memoir talks about her decision to have her breasts removed to lower her cancer risk, and her desire to be a mother.

The author of a new memoir talks about her decision to have her breasts removed to lower her cancer risk, and her desire to be a mother.

The author of a new memoir talks about her decision to have her breasts removed to lower her cancer risk, and her desire to be a mother.

The author of a new memoir talks about her decision to have her breasts removed to lower her cancer risk, and her desire to be a mother.

Does Botox get into the brain? Troubling research contradicts earlier findings about the treatment.

Does Botox get into the brain? Troubling research contradicts earlier findings about the treatment.

As personal genetic testing takes off, some worry that marketing is getting ahead of science.

As personal genetic testing takes off, some worry that marketing is getting ahead of science.

A stroke left me unable to communicate and my doctors thought I wouldn't speak again. But with the help of therapists and a loving family, I proved them wrong.