Surgeon General Nominee Pledges to Divest From Wellness Interests

In financial filings, Casey Means stated that she would liquidate holdings in companies that sell personal devices, supplements, tobacco and tech.

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Insurance Companies Send Chilling Letters Just Before Surgery. But Why?

They often deny coverage via snail mail. Here’s what happened when my family got a note like that 36 hours before cancer surgery.

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Joseph Giordano, Surgeon Who Helped Save Reagan’s Life, Dies at 84

He had built one of the country’s leading trauma centers in Washington, which made it possible for his team to respond quickly after the president was shot.

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She Crowdfunded Surgery to Repair Damage From Genital Cutting

Shamsa Sharawe made her name campaigning against female genital cutting. Then she heard about surgery to rebuild what had been taken from her.

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Surgeons Perform First Human Bladder Transplant

The procedure could be life-changing for some people with debilitating conditions.

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Who Is Casey Means, Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General?

Dr. Means, President Trump’s new pick for surgeon general, has focused on the prevalence of chronic diseases and called on the government to scale back on childhood vaccines.

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Federal Report Denounces Gender Treatments for Adolescents

The H.H.S. review may set the stage for additional restrictions on gender-affirming care. Critics described it as an ideological statement.

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The Worst Habits for Your Back, According to Spine Surgeons

Avoid a world of hurt with these four tips.

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Brown University Professor and Doctor Are Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order

Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist and Brown University professor who had a valid visa, was expelled in apparent defiance of a court order.

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A Promising New Development for the Millions of People with Liver Disease

Recent research suggests that a new approach could help even patients with advanced forms of fatty liver disease.

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