Monday, February 6, 2017

Trump’s Travel Ban, Aimed at Terrorists, Has Blocked Doctors by DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.


By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

Across the United States, over 15,000 physicians are from the seven affected countries. Many work in small towns, poor urban neighborhoods and V.A. hospitals.

Published: February 5, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Sunday, February 5, 2017

Trump’s F.D.A. Pick Could Undo Decades of Drug Safeguards by KATIE THOMAS


By KATIE THOMAS

A top candidate to head the agency, Jim O’Neill, advocates “progressive” approval, in which drugs proved safe could be sold to consumers even if not yet proved effective.

Published: February 4, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Friday, February 3, 2017

Misophonia Sufferers: Scientists May Have Found the Root of Your Pain by KIMIKO de FREYTAS-TAMURA


By KIMIKO de FREYTAS-TAMURA

To those for whom ordinary sounds cause extraordinary rage, a new study may help lead to relief.

Published: February 2, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Have You Used Marijuana While Pregnant? by THE NEW YORK TIMES


By THE NEW YORK TIMES

We want to learn more about who is using marijuana in pregnancy, and why. Share your story with us here.

Published: February 1, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

Pregnant Women Turn to Marijuana, Perhaps Harming Infants by CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS


By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS

More expectant mothers are using marijuana, believing it safe. But research suggests it may hurt brain development and reduce birth weight.

Published: February 1, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Trump Takes the Hair-Growth Drug Propecia. How Does It Work? by DENISE GRADY


By DENISE GRADY

The drug is a popular pill for male-pattern hair loss that blocks formation of a hormone that makes hair fall out.

Published: February 1, 2017 at 07:00PM

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Hormone Blockers Can Prolong Life if Prostate Cancer Recurs by DENISE GRADY


By DENISE GRADY

Men whose prostate cancer recurs after surgery are more likely to survive if, along with the usual radiation, they take drugs to block male hormones.

Published: January 31, 2017 at 07:00PM

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