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A photo of a female dermatologist examining a man鈥檚 back with a dermatoscope.

<乌鸦传媒>Risk of a Second Primary Melanoma Similar Regardless of Race/Ethnicity

Differences in absolute, relative risk highlight complexities of analyzing rare events

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<乌鸦传媒>Florida Hospitals in Hurricane Milton's Path Prepare for the Worst

Some facilities plan to stay open during the storm

<乌鸦传媒>How Did Public Health Become a Public Enemy at the Supreme Court?

Conservative majority is "buying into" anti-science attitudes, warns Lawrence Gostin, JD

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<乌鸦传媒>Dozens Who Were Told They Failed the Pathology Board Exam Actually Passed

American Board of Pathology re-scored the exam and issued refunds to impacted test takers

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<乌鸦传媒>The Real 'Danger' Is Reclassifying Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances

Louisiana's new law threatens the health and safety of pregnant women

<乌鸦传媒>States Sue TikTok, Claiming It's Addictive and Harms the Mental Health of Children

The District of Columbia called the algorithm "dopamine-inducing"

A photo of residents of Swannanoa, North Carolina receive supplies after Hurricane Helene.

<乌鸦传媒>The Project 2025 Promise: Worse Health and Climate Chaos

The outcome of the November election will have an impact for decades to come

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<乌鸦传媒>Supreme Court Declines Biden's Appeal in Texas Emergency Abortion Case

Decision is another setback for opponents of Texas' abortion ban

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Fla. Hospitals Evacuate; Man Charged in Indian Doctor's Death; Life Expectancy Limit

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>White House Mandates 10-Year Deadline for Replacing Lead Pipes

Clean water is "matter of basic human rights," EPA head says

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<乌鸦传媒>ERAS Applications Are Trending Down With Program Signaling, but Still Too High

Data are promising, but more needs to be done to reduce applications, experts say

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<乌鸦传媒>Acne Treatments Taken Right Off the Shelf Had High Levels of Benzene

Study findings suggest cold storage may prevent breakdown into carcinogen

A photo of a male holding a cannabis cigarette at an outdoor festival with out of focus youths in the background.

<乌鸦传媒>Cannabis Use in Teens, Young Adults Linked to Lower Academic Success

Frequency of use and age of onset also implicated in worse outcomes

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<乌鸦传媒>Can Women Living With HIV Safely Breastfeed?

Research on HIV viral landscape in breast milk gives insights for breastfeeding guidelines

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<乌鸦传媒>Finding Humanity in Provider Burnout, and Other Stories of Perseverance

Jessi Gold, MD, takes readers on a journey of self-reflection in her new book

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<乌鸦传媒>AI: Could It Answer Patient Emails, or (Legitimately) Excuse You From Jury Duty?

Answering a jury summons gave me time to think about how artificial intelligence could help us

A photo of a man drawing a dose of COVID vaccine from a vial with blue rubber-gloved hands.

<乌鸦传媒>U.K. Doc Admits Trying to Kill Mother's Partner With Poison Disguised as COVID Vax

Victim diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis that left him in intensive care

A photo of a trailer moved by floodwater on the side of a road in Pensacola, North Carolina.

<乌鸦传媒>North Carolina Is Distributing Allergy Meds as Bees Swarm After Helene Flooding

State stepping in after surge in requests for medication to protect people allergic to stings

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<乌鸦传媒>Catholic Hospital Offered Bucket, Towels to Woman It Denied an Abortion

California AG suing hospital for allegedly violating state laws

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<乌鸦传媒>Just What the Doctor Ordered: Civic Engagement Can Improve Community Health

The upcoming election is an important reminder of the value of voting

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Fauci's West Nile Virus; Nobel Prize for miRNA; Nurse Dies in Hurricane Flood

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Trump Leads, and His Party Follows, on Vaccine Skepticism

A number of Republican voters now identify as vaccine skeptics

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<乌鸦传媒>Should I Prescribe Liraglutide to a 6-Year-Old Patient With Obesity if FDA Approved?

I anticipate benefits outweighing potential risks in only a select few situations

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<乌鸦传媒>Harris Correct That Trump Fell Short on Promise to Negotiate Medicare Drug Prices

KFF Health News and PolitiFact evaluate claims

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<乌鸦传媒>Doctors Cut Back on Seeing Medicare Patients as Another Pay Cut Looms

Those still seeing Medicare patients struggle to stay in private practice

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<乌鸦传媒>Overdose Deaths Are Falling but the Mission Is Far From Accomplished

We still don't know what's driving the trend, and numbers remain unacceptably high

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<乌鸦传媒>Doctors Urging Conference Boycotts Over Abortion Bans Face Uphill Battle

Some doctors argue it's more important than ever to visit states where abortion has been outlawed

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse Death Ruled Homicide; Hospital Workers Missing in N.C.; Human Hairball Surgery

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>In a First, Academic Center Offers Chiropractic Program

University of Pittsburgh program won't be part of its medical school

A photo of an anatomical model on the desk of a female ob/gyn who is looking through ultrasound images.

<乌鸦传媒>Ob/Gyn Applications Stable in First Year of Independent Residency System

The number of applicants is strong, but are applicants still applying to too many programs?

<乌鸦传媒>Disparities in Heart Failure Rates Found Among Asian American Subpopulations

Study highlights that Asian Americans should not be seen as a monolithic group

An aerial photo of flooding in Asheville, North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

<乌鸦传媒>Hospitals Still Feeling Impacts of Hurricane Helene

Asheville's Mission Hospital remains without running water

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

<乌鸦传媒>Therapist's Grisly Death; Surgery Center Wins $421M; Army Doc's Plea Deal

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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<乌鸦传媒>Is Healthcare Really Recession-Proof?

The answer is complicated

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Where Are Trump's Medical Records? New Sunscreen Under Review; Why Condoms Are Nixed

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of two PrEP pills in the palm of a man鈥檚 hand.

<乌鸦传媒>Surprise! The Copay for PrEP Just Disappeared

Medicare's decision to cover all PrEP drugs under Part B has unexpected benefit for enrollees

A photo of a woman holding a collection container holding a swab in pink rubber gloved hands.

<乌鸦传媒>Can HPV Self-Tests Truly Replace Pap Smears?

Many patients may prefer a self-collected swab over a speculum

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<乌鸦传媒>Judge Rules Against Stem Cell Clinic

Two federal court decisions now hold that fat-derived stem cell treatment is a drug

A photo of debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina.

<乌鸦传媒>Hurricanes Like Helene Keep Killing for Years to Come

The average storm contributes to the early deaths of 7,000 to 11,000 people over a 15-year period

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<乌鸦传媒>'Late Abortion' Doc; Missed Warnings in Listeria Outbreak; $3.5B for Healthcare CEOs

This past week in healthcare investigations

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