What is a clinical trial? A health policy expert explains
The only way to know if a medical treatment actually works is with a randomized-controlled trial.
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Surprise medical bills continue during coronavirus time, and Congress still misses major points
When you receive a medical bill you didn't expect – even though you're insured. And it's still happening,…
May 13, 2020
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Bankruptcy courts ill-prepared for tsunami of people going broke from coronavirus shutdown
The bankruptcy system has always been difficult to navigate, especially for minorities and other vulnerable groups. The…
May 13, 2020
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'Blue state bailouts'? Some states like New York send billions more to federal government than they
What is a state's balance of payments, and why do some pay so much more? An author of a report at the heart of debates…
May 12, 2020
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Everyday ethics: Is it OK to feed stray cats during the coronavirus crisis?
Ownerless cats may find it harder to find food scraps with restaurants closed during the coronavirus crisis. Given social…
May 12, 2020
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The dirty history of soap
With hand-washing top of mind, soap is an integral part of keeping clean. But people through the ages relied on earlier…
May 12, 2020
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Ashamed over my mental illness, I realized drawing might help me – and others – cope
Penn State Laureate William Doan found solace in a daily act that has benefits scientists are just beginning to understand.
May 12, 2020
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Government cybersecurity commission calls for international cooperation, resilience and retaliation
In the murky world of cyber espionage and cyber warfare, effective deterrence has long been considered out of reach. A government…
May 12, 2020
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AI tool searches thousands of scientific papers to guide researchers to coronavirus insights
The scientific community is churning out vast quantities of research about the coronavirus pandemic – far too much for…
May 12, 2020
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Can a business still be small with 500 employees?
The government wants to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the definition of “small” is still pretty…
May 12, 2020
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Study shows how Airbnb hosts discriminate against guests with disabilities as sharing economy remain
Airbnb's platform perpetuates the social exclusion of people with disabilities, while the 30-year-old ADA doesn't…
May 12, 2020
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As reopening begins in uncertain coronavirus times, you need emotional protective equipment, too
As we return to work, the stress and anxiety from COVID-19 won't go away. Our experts have some tips on how to handle…
May 12, 2020
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What FDR’s polio crusade teaches us about presidential leadership amid crisis
Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s personal battle with polio, and his steady hand while overseeing a national eradication campaign,…
May 12, 2020
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A way to make COVID-19 college furloughs more fair
COVID-19 has hit college and universities particularly hard, but do 'nonessential' employees have to suffer?
May 12, 2020
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Nurses on the front lines: A history of heroism from Florence Nightingale to coronavirus
Nurses have always been at the forefront during war, epidemics and other times of disaster.
May 11, 2020
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Diabetics break bones easily – new research is figuring out why their bones are so fragile
Researchers are starting to understand why the bones of diabetic people are more prone to fractures.
May 11, 2020
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What every new baker should know about the yeast all around us
Yeast is a single-celled organism that's everywhere around us. Understanding how yeast works can help you make better…
May 11, 2020
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You're not going far from home – and neither are the animals you spy out your window
With careful observation, you can start to recognize that one sassy squirrel or the cardinal pair who call your neighborhood…
May 11, 2020
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Science fiction builds mental resiliency in young readers
Fantasy fiction provides more than escapism for young readers.
May 11, 2020
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For parents of color, schooling at home can be an act of resistance
A scholar of multicultural education says the COVID-19 pandemic gives parents of color the chance to choose what their children…
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