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Research pediatrician Dr. David Ludwig sees reversing the rise in childhood obesity as more than just a job. For him, it’s an act of political will. By Ellen Ruppel Shell
Public health officials warn that the US caesarean rate, now 33 percent, is alarmingly high. One obstetrician explores why hospitals’ rates can vary so widely – from 15 percent to 45 percent in Massachusetts – and whether anyone should care. By Dr. Adam Wolfberg
MAGAZINE FOOD & WINE ISSUE
View from the bar
A spirited guide to the wine lists, menus, and barroom scenes at some of the best restaurants in town. By Sheryl Julian and Stephen Meuse
Coupling
Something racy
My wife has killer taste in cars, which makes buying a new one tricky. By Craig Fitzgerald
Cooking
Seasonal feast
A classic French braise that’s perfect for Halloween, plus fall’s best vegetables. By Adam Ried
Miss Conduct
No-treat trickiness
Responding to parents who spirit away Halloween candy, plus giving a good home tour.
Style Watch
Picture, picture on the wall
From organic mash-ups to precisely planned schemes, designers share tips for groupings with impact. By Marni Elyse Katz
First Person/Gregory Maguire
Something Wicked
Concord author Gregory Maguire talks about Out of Oz, the fourth and final volume in his best-selling series.
Tales From the City
A warm welcome to New York City for Red Sox Nation, and a lesson in elocution.
Globe Magazine readers respond to stories about how the ICA is taking the MFA’s new contemporary art wing, unsatisfied Dinner With Cupid daters, and more.
Making the grade
Homes in Salem
