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In quest for fidelity, a model from the animal kingdom

Hornbill birds, native to Africa and Asia, come in dozens of different species. Some, like the striking rhinoceros hornbill, have a bony ...

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Could the next great bottle of wine you buy be from… (gulp)… England?

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This is the final weekend to sign up for Obamacare in 2015, and Latinos are one of the groups that could really stand to benefit from thi ...

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In order to know birds, we must first acquaint ourselves with lice

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 'Adverse tiering' of drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS results in discrimination against AIDS patients in federal health exchanges, consumer advocates say. (NewsWorks file photo)
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La Ley de Asistencia Asequible: a look at the struggles and successes in Latino outreach during round two of open enrollment

With the enrollment deadline for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s online marketplace quickly approaching, one gro ...

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Valentine’s Day, health policy nerd style

Do roses, chocolates and romantic cards for Valentine’s Day elicit nothing more than a stifled yawn from you? May we recomme ...

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Should websites be required to provide better access to the disabled?

Nearly a quarter century after the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, many web portals are still challenging to navigate. ...

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The Pulse – Feb. 6 2015

Health researchers have declared a new public enemy number one…sugar. In the past, this unenviable position has been occupied by fa ...

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After 10 years of delay and deliberation, Pennsylvania lawmakers have finally revamped the requirements for high school graduation. Gov. Tom Wolf intends to sign the measure. (Shutterstock)
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For sale: Medical school names, legacies

Dr. Danielle Ofri, of Bellevue Hospital and NYU, has reservations about selling a medical school’s name to someone with deep pocket ...

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Sugar: Health’s latest public enemy

Could new food labels help us fight the battle against the sweet stuff? Lisa Young’s a nutritionist and a professor at New Y ...

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A day in the life of a narcoleptic

Imagine never feeling rested…ever. Julie Flygare battles narcolepsy every day, and for the most part, she wins. Julie Flygar ...

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What’s behind parents’ perspectives on vaccination?

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Experiencing measles firsthand, despite being vaccinated

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‘Bigger, Faster, Stronger’…with the help of science

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Long distance listening: A special layer of ocean makes eavesdropping easier

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