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Cosmetic surgery trends tend to follow a familiar arc: a new technique promises quicker recovery, lower risk, and more convenience — and social media accelerates its popularity. The latest procedure gaining attention is “awake-only” liposuction, often...

The Tuskegee Airmen were a squadron of African-American pilots who served with distinction in the American military during WWII. The Airmen served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and, subsequently, the U.S. Air Force. Their patriotism and bravery shone through...

A leading group of U.S. tummy doctors wants Americans to get used to talking about their bowel symptoms, at least with their physicians.
People are hesitant to discuss digestive trouble with a medical professional, with one in three saying they would mention it only if their doctor brought it up first, according to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)....

Good intentions alone are not enough in 340B. Let’s get informed. The good news is that the growing national scrutiny of how the 340B program operates should be seen not as a threat, but as an opportunity for needed reform.
Recent national reporting in The New York Times highlighted a Senate inquiry into the private contractor that manages key aspects of the 340B program — raising questions about financial incentives, vendor profits, and whether program growth has remained...