Health & Science
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By the Numbers: Health Insurance Coverage in the United States
Where do people get their health insurance and who are the uninsured?
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How the American Health Care Act Plans to Dramatically Change Medicaid
The bill would dramatically change the safety net program.
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Behind the Lawsuit that Could Upend the Affordable Care Act Exchanges
How an arcane provision became central to the health care debate.
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Could America Learn a Thing or Two From the Netherlands’ Health Care?
The Dutch health care system of "managed competition" may be appropriate for the U.S.
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The Evolution of Medicare and Medicaid in America
Medicaid and Medicare were created more than 50 years ago. How do they work?
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Are Infectious Diseases on the Rise?
Why is the number of epidemics increasing?
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A Right to Die?: The Argument Over Physician-Assisted Suicide
Terminal illnesses are a heartbreaking reality of life–in many cases, doctors can only provide care to help patients feel...
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The Obesity Epidemic: What’s Behind One of America’s Largest Health Problems?
Can anything be done to reverse the trend?
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Privacy Concerns: Can Your Medical Device Be Hacked?
Medical devices are highly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats.
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Food Labels: Is the ‘Facts up Front’ System Good for Consumers?
How can food labels help consumers make better choices?
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Are Soda Taxes the New Sin Tax to Combat Obesity?
You can drink as much soda as you'd like, but it may cost you.
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Feeling Okay? The History of the Flu and Flu Vaccines
Fall has started and along with it comes several long-anticipated events like football season, changing weather, and Thanksgiving. But there’s...
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ZNA: Could your ZIP Code at Birth Predict Your Health?
Your "ZNA" may impact your health more than your genetic code.
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“Healthy” Food: FDA to Redefine the Term on Food Labels
Under the current definition nuts are considered to be unhealthy.
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FDA Priority Review Vouchers: Golden Tickets or Inefficient Incentives?
Are priority review vouchers actually encouraging the development of new drugs?
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24-Hour Protection?: FDA Bans Common Chemicals in Antibacterial Washes
Learn how this ruling could impact the soap industry.
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What a Major Insurance Provider Leaving the Obamacare Exchanges Means
The president's landmark health law has some big problems.
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Three-Parent Embryos: How Far Should We Take the Miracles of Modern Medicine?
A look at the new possibilities.
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Intergenerational Daycare: How Do We Deal With Care Across Generations?
A solution to a growing problem in the United States.
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Big Data: A Revolution for Women’s Healthcare
What does it mean for you?
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Suboxone Restrictions: Is it Possible to Fight Fire with Fire?
Should drugs be used to treat opioid addiction?
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Did the Program Meant to Rescue the VA Healthcare System Make it Worse?
Veterans still have serious problems getting healthcare.
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What Explains Life Expectancy in the United States?
Why do some groups live longer than others?
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Sleep Drugs: What Every Woman Should Know
Essential facts every woman should know about sleep drugs.
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Special K: “The Next Big Thing” in Psychiatry?
Can a party drug treat serious depression?
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Mental Health Care: Should We Be Treating the Mind the Same As The Body?
Why don't we talk about mental illness?
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Should the Government Be Involved in Promoting Healthy Lifestyles?
What's the best way to help people live healthier?
