Lasker Awards Go to 3 Scientists and Doctors Without Borders
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James P. Allison got the Lasker-Debakey honor for a cancer treatment, and Evelyn M. Witkin and Stephen J. Elledge were cited for their genetics discoveries.
What Are a Hospital’s Costs? Utah System Is Trying to Learn
By GINA KOLATA
Sallie Dean Shatz for The New York Times
Dr. Vivian Lee set in motion a process that the University of Utah Health Care is using to save money and to improve care.
Most businesses know the cost of everything that goes into producing what they sell — essential information for setting prices. Medicine is different.
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Kevin Dix, 40, and his daughter waiting for the school bus to arrive.
In school, they often hear comments that don’t seem malicious or constitute bullying, but that researchers refer to as “microaggression.”
Premature Babies Study Raises Debate Over Risks and Ethical Consent
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A judge rejected a lawsuit over whether families had been properly warned about health risks, but some bioethicists say the informed consent was not adequate.
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Children Tossing School Lunch Fruits and Vegetables
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Requiring children to select a fruit or vegetable as part of the school lunch program has not resulted in more consumption of fruits and vegetables.
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Pertussis Passed to Newborns From Siblings
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR
A new study suggests that siblings, not mothers, are now the most common source of whooping cough infections in newborns.
Prospect of Another Shutdown Looms as Congress Girds for Fights Over Spending
By JENNIFER STEINHAUER
Lawmakers have scheduled 12 legislative days to find a compromise to keep the government open, debate the Iran deal and decide the future of Planned Parenthood funding.
Doctors’ Association Sees Harm in Insurance Mergers
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The American Medical Association says the proposed merger of Anthem and Cigna, along with that of Aetna and Humana, could reduce competition in 154 metropolitan areas in 23 states.
Global Health
Oysters May Serve as Link in Transmission of Norovirus
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.
The shellfish appear to be an important link in the transmission of norovirus among humans, according to research from China.
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Plague Cases in U.S. on the Rise
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There have been 13 cases and three deaths from plague in the United States in the past five months. In a typical year, there are three cases annually.
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The patient’s parents traveled from Guinea to Mali seeking medical care. An emergency vaccination drive is being organized to forestall an outbreak.
Flies Want Your Blood, Too
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Books
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In his new book, Dr. David Casarett immerses himself in the culture, science and smoke of medical marijuana.
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Food Industry Enlisted Academics in G.M.O. Lobbying War, Emails Show
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Both sides in a fight over genetically modified crops have relied on scientists to lend their authority, while providing financial support in return.
Cucumbers Recalled in Salmonella Outbreak
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the produce was most likely the cause of an outbreak that began July 3 and has reached 27 states.
New Type of Drug-Free Labels for Meat Has U.S.D.A. Blessing
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Health Care Rules Proposed to Shield Transgender Patients From Bias
By ABBY GOODNOUGH and MARGOT SANGER-KATZ
The Obama administration moved to clarify a provision related to federal funds provided under the Affordable Care Act.
Endre A. Balazs, Doctor Who Found a Lubricant for Arthritic Knees, Dies at 95
By SAM ROBERTS
Dr. Balazs transformed a syrupy natural substance from rooster combs into a palliative for arthritis and a skin protectant that made eye surgery routine.
Texas Abortion Providers Ask Supreme Court to Reverse Ruling on Clinics
By ADAM LIPTAK
Should the Supreme Court agree to hear the case, it could issue its first major abortion ruling since 2007 before its next term ends in June.
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What Diseases Can You Get from a Water Fountain?
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Public drinking water fountains are less germy — and less risky — than most people might think.
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Lung Screening May Not Push Smokers to Quit
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Money spent on screening smokers for lung cancer may be better spent helping them kick the habit altogether.
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There is virtually no substantive national discussion on the fate of older autistic people like my brother.
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