Standards are vague, and the IRS, which is tasked with enforcement, hasn’t provided much oversight. By Dr....
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There are failures in behavioral care. The breakdowns have had fatal consequences. A veteran with a known...
Women are suing, asking for clarification on when medical exceptions could actually be granted. By Naomi R....
Congress, in EMTALA, has given pregnant women with emergency medical conditions the right to stabilizing treatment. By...
In recent debates over abortion laws, history has been front and center. What Women Chose Safer Than...
People of color, young people, and those with low incomes tend to benefit most from telehealth abortion....
A trusted healthcare expert can be the key to achieving optimal health and well-being. A healthcare partner...
Over 30% of disconnections are in summer, when heat gets very dangerous. Introduction Millions of Americans have...
A brief art history considering the evolving portrayals of pregnancy throughout the ages. By Lydia FigesContent EditorArt...
They are desperately looking for ways to override the referendum process. By Michael MolineFormer Managing Editor, San...
The birthing chamber was a dimly lit, crowded, and hardly antiseptic space. By Dr. Louis SchwartzProfessor of...
Studies show that health misinformation on social media has led actions. By Dr. Monica WangAssociate Professor of...
People are being asked to reapply when they shouldn’t need to, or outright dropped when they still...
How is it that so little effort has been spent to ensure people like me feel welcome...
A replicable shelter simulation model that makes temporary housing more inclusive for disabled people. Following Hurricane Sandy,...
Medicine has evolved significantly over the centuries, reflecting the shifts in scientific knowledge, societal needs, and educational...
The opioid crisis has really hit the USA hard in recent years. A new wave is making...
Spread of misinformation evolves, heightening threats to patients and medical science. By Debra MelaniSenior Science WriterOffice of...
Understanding why patients are susceptible to dubious health claims begins with an examination of the rhetoric used....
Introduction The Quack Ladapo doesn’t want you to get the new COVID-19 booster shot. It’s terrible, horrible, no good...
Examining the history of hysteria, an antiquated mental health diagnosis for over-emotional and difficult women. Hysteria Hysteria is...
A vaccine against tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease, has never been closer to reality. Introduction Ever...
There is no legal requirement for prior approval from the deceased or their next of kin. Introduction...
At least half of surveyed U.S. adults experienced loneliness and social isolation. Introduction A national health advisory issued by U.S....
How do individual people pick those who will become their friends? Introduction The benefits of friendship go...
Reduced staffing means nursing home residents make more unnecessary trips to the hospital. More than 80% of...
Los Angeles is famous for its lively entertainment scene and its enduring interest in beauty and youth....
“You know it’s good policy when Big Pharma is terrified of it.” Predictably, the pharmaceutical lobby responded...
It’s time the industry dropped its suits, complied with the law and negotiated lower prices. By Steve...
Prescription drug misuse and its far-reaching effects have become a pressing concern, affecting individuals, families, and communities....