Doctors
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Does appearance matter when it comes to how some patients are treated by their doctors? 55% of Black adults say yes.
A recent patient survey reveals that people of different races are concerned that the way they dress determines the type of care they receive from their physician.
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Your handy guide to the doctor appointments you should be making annually
Regular doctor visits can catch problems early and even prevent health issues from occurring. Here are the most important ones you need to book.
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What's normal during a medical exam and what isn't? Here's what you need to know — and how to advocate for yourself.
Knowing what to expect during a medical exam — and what isn't normal — can help protect you from harm.
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Hospitals across the U.S. have closed their maternity wards. Here’s why experts say this is 'a threat to both mom and baby'
A growing number of U.S. hospitals have closed their labor and delivery units, leaving expectant moms with limited options.
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Some ob-gyns have to wait until a woman faces ‘imminent death’ before performing an abortion. Experts say it’s putting patients’ lives at risk.
Many state abortion restrictions include exemptions only if the mother's life is in danger. Here's why that's problematic.
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Doctors who worked before Roe v. Wade speak out: ‘Many women died’
Doctors who remember what it was like before abortion was legal in the U.S. warn of the dangers if Roe v Wade is overturned.
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COVID-19 has brought health care system to 'the brink of failure,' doctors say
With over 1 million new cases of COVID-19 in the last week alone, doctors and nurses say the health care system is overwhelmed.
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