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Stories by Maggie Mahar -- BAD, DON'T USE

Why Some Hospitals Are Allowing Unnecessary Suffering

Easing pain is arguably as important as saving a life. But far too many U.S. physicians focus only on the latter.
Posted on May 17, 2008

Just How Secure Is Your Employer-Based Health Insurance?

Many workers believe that if they keep their job, their insurance is safe. That may have been true in the '90s, but not now, not even for top execs.
Posted on Apr 23, 2008

The Cholesterol Con -- Where Were the Doctors?

For years, medical studies have challenged the efficacy of cholesterol-lowering drugs. Why are we just hearing about this now?
Posted on Feb 29, 2008

Government Suppresses Major Public Health Report

The public has been denied important information on the link between pollution and health problems including lung, colon and breast cancer.
Posted on Feb 12, 2008

Why Aren't More Students Applying to Medical School?

Here's one more way Canada's health care system outshines the United States'.
Posted on Jan 15, 2008