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Health
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September 10, 2015
Helping a Suicide When the End Isn’t Near
Should people who are not dying but suffer unbearably be permitted assistance in killing themselves?
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February 23, 2015
Can Genetically Modified Bugs Save Lives?
Is it safe and sensible to put genetically changed mosquitoes into the environment to fight disease?
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October 2, 2014
How to Stop the Spread of Ebola?
What more could have been done, and should be done in the future, to contain the spread of a contagion like the …
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June 19, 2014
Looking After New Mothers
Should screening for postpartum depression be mandatory? How can those suffering be assured of treatment?
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May 22, 2014
The Politics of Breastfeeding
Why does the nursing versus formula debate incite so much anxiety and competition among women?
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May 14, 2014
Nitpicking a Lousy Policy
Should students with head lice stay in school or get sent home?
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May 4, 2014
How Should E-Cigarettes Be Regulated?
What should the F.D.A. do to regulate e-cigarettes, or is it overstepping in treating them like traditional cigarettes?
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March 6, 2014
Saving Daylight, at What Cost?
Does daylight saving time do more harm than good?
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February 7, 2014
What Unhealthy Products Should CVS Stop Selling?
Seeing itself as a health care company, CVS will stop selling tobacco products. Why stop there?
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December 25, 2013
Michael Bloomberg: Big Brother or Pioneer?
Was the outgoing mayor of New York a public health innovator or a “nanny state” scold?
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November 28, 2013
How Will AIDS Be Eradicated?
In the U.S. and around the world, there are obstacles to prevention and treatment. How will they be overcome?
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November 17, 2013
When Medical Experts Disagree
How should doctors and patients react to the latest findings that come out about health concerns? How do you know whom to …
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August 20, 2013
The Ambiguous Allure of the E-Cig
Are electronic cigarettes really helping smokers quit or prolonging nicotine addiction? How should they be regulated, if at all?
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May 27, 2013
Scrubbing Our Troubles Away
Why are Americans obsessed with cleanliness?
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May 7, 2013
At What Age Should Sex Education Begin?
Anatomy. Reproduction. "Good touch" and "bad touch." Parents wonder: What do kids need to know, and when do they need to know …
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March 28, 2013
What Is the Purpose of Lent?
This week, many Christians are ending their 40 days of sacrifice. For believers or others, is there a point to giving something …
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February 14, 2013
Think Like a Pope: Knowing When to Quit
How do you know when it's time to quit your job, or quit dieting, or quit driving?
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September 16, 2012
Getting Your Prescriptions, Without a Prescription
Should more medications be made available over the counter, like Claritin was in 2002?
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June 9, 2012
Fewer Prescriptions for A.D.H.D., Less Drug Abuse?
Should doctors prescribe fewer stimulants for teenagers, to try to limit the number of young people abusing these drugs for an academic …
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May 7, 2012
Women, Weight and Wellness
What should be more important to women: A positive body image or a fit physique that is less at risk for diabetes …
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April 17, 2012
Is Veganism Good For Everyone?
Maybe some of us simply weren't built to be vegans. Is the diet good for everyone?
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April 15, 2012
Do We Need More Advice About Eating Well?
Maybe Americans would be healthier if we understood nutrition better. Or maybe we know enough, and eat poorly for other reasons.
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April 10, 2012
Why Do Americans Balk at Euthanasia Laws?
What would need to change before the U.S. would legalize physician-assisted suicide?
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February 15, 2012
How to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse
Speculation over the cause of Whitney Houston's death raises the question: What's the best way to ensure that the appropriate people receive …
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January 12, 2012
Me, Myself and Yoga
How can we reconcile a spiritual practice with a fitness trend in a culture that already emphasizes the individual over the community?
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December 19, 2011
Should Teenagers Get High Instead of Drunk?
Cocaine, tobacco and alcohol use are waning, just as a record proportion of high schoolers use marijuana on a near daily basis. …
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November 28, 2011
Should Legislation Protect the Obese?
Should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against unhealthy and heavily overweight applicants?
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November 1, 2011
Is China Facing a Health Care Crisis?
Despite the government's effort to stimulate consumer spending, ordinary Chinese feel pressure to save money for medical expenses.
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October 14, 2011
Should Insurers Pay for Eating Disorders?
As insurers are pushed to pay for residential treatment for eating disorders, the principle of equal coverage for mental and physical health …
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October 12, 2011
Are Americans More Prone to A.D.H.D.?
The high-energy, risk-taking traits of attention deficit disorder may be part of the nation's pioneer DNA. Or maybe we're just overmedicated.
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