Blackface Photo Reopens Long History of Bigotry in Medicine
6 February 2019 - Several studies over the years have documented bias in medicine, including research showing that white doctors sometimes think black patients are less likely to feel pain.
Medical Archive
Northwest Measles Outbreak Revives Debate Over Vaccine Laws
1 February 2019 - The outbreak has lawmakers in Washington state revisiting non-medical exemptions that allow some children to attend school without vaccinations.
Study: Many Small Kids in US Are Using Too Much Toothpaste
31 January 2019 - Too many young kids are using too much toothpaste, increasing their risk of streaky or splotchy teeth when they get older, according to a government survey.
Brown U Criticized for Using Live Pigs in Medical Training
30 January 2019 - A medical school spokeswoman said she didn't know about the complaint and didn't immediately respond to questions about the use of pigs.
Idaho Woman Has 50-Pound Tumor Removed
16 January 2019 - Brenda Cridland chalked up her weight gain to aging, but when her health started to quickly decline she decided to see a doctor.
US Medical Marketing Reaches $30 Billion, Drug Ads Top Surge
8 January 2019 - Spending on consumer-focused ads climbed fastest. But marketing to doctors and other health professionals still grabbed the biggest share with the bulk of it paying for free drug samples.
Woman in Vegetative State for Decade Reportedly Gives Birth
7 January 2019 - According to some reports, the woman was a victim of a near-drowning more than 10 years ago.
Medical Checks Ordered After 2nd Detained Child Migrant Dies
26 December 2018 - U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement that it needs the help of other government agencies to provide health care.
Group Backing Private Medicare is Funded by Insurance Giants
21 December 2018 - UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Humana together account for close to 50 percent of all enrollees in private "Medicare Advantage" plans and stand to benefit as that part of Medicare keeps growing.
Record Count Reported for Mysterious Paralyzing Illness
10 December 2018 - It's still not clear what's causing the kids to lose the ability to move their face, neck, back, arms or legs.
Bloomberg Announces $50 Million to Fight Opioid Epidemic
30 November 2018 - Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's charity has announced a $50 million donation to help fight the nation's opioid epidemic.
Suicide, at 50-Year Peak, Pushes Down US Life Expectancy
29 November 2018 - Suicides and drug overdoses pushed up U.S. deaths last year, and drove a continuing decline in how long Americans are expected to live.
