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What the ‘moral distress’ of doctors tells us about eroding trust in health care
I sit on an ethics review committee at the Albany Med Health System in New…
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3 ways the Trump administration could reinvest in rural America’s future, starting with health care
Rural America faces many challenges that Congress and the federal government could help alleviate under…
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Stricter abortion laws may cause increased infant deaths − 2 maternal and child health researchers explain the data
Infant mortality in the U.S. has increased by 7% since the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson…
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Nutrition advice is rife with misinformation − a medical education specialist explains how to tell valid health information from pseudoscience
The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated a vast landscape of misinformation about many topics, science and health…
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Norovirus, aka the winter vomiting bug, is on the rise – an infectious disease expert explains the best ways to stay safe
The highly contagious norovirus – popularly known as “stomach flu” or the “winter vomiting bug”…
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Why does it hurt when you get a scrape? A neuroscientist explains the science of pain
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
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How does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains why the risks outweigh the benefits
Water that comes straight from natural sources, dubbed “raw water,” is gaining popularity. Raw water…
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Why government can’t make America ‘healthier’ by micromanaging groceries purchased with SNAP benefits
President Donald Trump’s pick for director of the Health and Human Services Department, Robert F.…
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Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but other claims might be hyped
Red light therapy is increasingly viewed as a promising treatment for wrinkles, acne, psoriasis, scars…
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FDA bans Red 3 dye from food and drugs – a scientist explains the artificial color’s health risks and long history
Red 3 – also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127 – has been…