You're in the exam room. The person in the white coat says they're a doctor. But what kind of doctor? A federal court just decided that training matters more than free speech.
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Rethinking the Pap Smear
The pap smear has saved countless lives, but it's also dreaded by millions of women. Now there's an alternative that's easier, more private, and just as accurate.
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Why Refugee Food Assistance Is an Investment, Not a Handout
What happens when the world's richest country tells its most vulnerable newcomers they're on their own for food?
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Medicare Advantage or Medicare Disadvantage?
Medicare Advantage covers more than half of seniors, but is it costing taxpayers billions and offering little advantage?
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Gabapentin Nation: A Pain Pill's Unexpected Takeover
How did a pain pill that is only moderately effective and has murky side effects become America's 5th most prescribed drug?
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