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When ignorance is bliss: The question I’m too afraid to ask my doctors

A cancer patient shows off her breast cancer survivor bracelet. (REUTERS/Jim Bourg) Cancer is ever-changing. It’s got you by the throat and is not about to let go. There will be times along the way that you can keep it…

Obama is right to grant drug offenders clemency

President Barack Obama. (AP) Attorney General Eric Holder announced this week that the Obama administration will welcome applications for clemency from non-violent drug offenders – users or, perhaps, distributors – who have served at least 10 years in jail and…

PDUFA: One of Congress’ most important health policy votes in 2012

Despite having received little attention from the media, the Senate may vote on one of the most crucial and serious pieces of health policy next week. Contrary to what one might expect, this bill has nothing to do with Obamacare. …