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Health Archive

Archives for July 2017

Science
What a nerdy debate about p-values shows about science — and how to fix itWhat a nerdy debate about p-values shows about science — and how to fix it
Science

The case for, and against, redefining “statistical significance.”

By Brian Resnick
Science
Donald Trump called gang members “animals.” That’s dehumanizing — and dangerous.Donald Trump called gang members “animals.” That’s dehumanizing — and dangerous.
Science

The case that Trump’s language “justifies or even mandates violence.”

By Brian Resnick
Politics
The FDA just took a radical step to cut nicotine in cigarettes so they’re not addictiveThe FDA just took a radical step to cut nicotine in cigarettes so they’re not addictive
Politics

The agency is proposing new rules that could save millions of lives.

By Garet Williams
Science
Why Republicans would grant health care access to one dying baby — and deny it to millionsWhy Republicans would grant health care access to one dying baby — and deny it to millions
Science

It’s not just hypocrisy. It’s the human mind.

By Brian Resnick
Culture
A new CDC report could reignite the debate over Hollywood’s influence on teen tobacco useA new CDC report could reignite the debate over Hollywood’s influence on teen tobacco use
Culture

Depictions of tobacco use in youth-oriented films jumped by 43 percent in 2016.

By Abbey White
Politics
The Senate health care bill would make one of America’s deadliest public health crises worseThe Senate health care bill would make one of America’s deadliest public health crises worse
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Politics

The bill is a disaster in the making for America’s opioid epidemic.

By German Lopez
Psychology
The strange reason Donald Trump’s presidency feels like an eternityThe strange reason Donald Trump’s presidency feels like an eternity
Psychology

A psychological theory helps explain why endless news slows down our perception of time.

By Brian Resnick
Psychology
Trump supporters know Trump lies. They just don’t care.Trump supporters know Trump lies. They just don’t care.
Psychology

A new study explains the psychological power — and hard limits — of fact-checking journalism.

By Brian Resnick
Science
The weird power of the placebo effect, explainedThe weird power of the placebo effect, explained
Science

Yes, the placebo effect is all in your mind. And it’s real.

By Brian Resnick
Politics
The future of work is the low-wage health care jobThe future of work is the low-wage health care job
Politics

The poor taking care of the poor are driving the new economy.

By Soo Oh

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