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Legal Battle Over Missouri Clinic Could Foretell Abortion Fights In Other States
As a fight over abortion laws simmers in Missouri, both opponents and supporters say their state’s battle could be replicated across the country.
Why Are Black Women Less Likely To Stick With A Breast Cancer Follow-up Treatment?
Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. One reason may be that they face economic and cultural barriers to taking the medications that can prevent recurrence.
Doctors Today May Be Miserable, But Are They ‘Burnt Out’?
There’s a lively debate going on in the medical community about physician burnout. Who has it? How bad is it? Is it even real?
More Older Americans Are Turning To Marijuana
As marijuana gains popularity among people 65 and older, geriatricians call for more research on how it affects elderly patients. Shifts in metabolism as we age can intensify any drug’s side effects.
A Medical School Tradition Comes Under Fire For Racism
A prominent medical school has pulled back from electing students for a sought-after honor society, saying the award reinforces racial bias in medical education.
Open Medical Records Can Spur Frank Talk Between Doctors And Patients
As more doctors’ offices give patients electronic access to their medical records, both patients and their physicians are asking: Exactly how much of your medical record should you get to see?
