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Organ Donation: What to Know About the Process
Organ donation saves lives and enjoys widespread public support. But many people are unsure what they agree to when they sign up.
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How the Organ Donation System Let These Patients Down
Under pressure from the federal government to increase organ transplants, hospitals and organ procurement organizations across the country are rushing people toward donation, and some patients have been harmed. Brian M. Rosenthal explains how and where this is happening.
Read MoreRFK Jr. Fires Two Top Aides in H.H.S. Shake-Up
The health secretary ousted his chief of staff and a deputy chief of staff, both of whom were seen as practical and effective government veterans.
Read MoreMan Who Was Pulled Into M.R.I. Machine Has Died, Police Say
The man, who, without authorization, entered the room wearing a metal necklace during a scan, died a day after he was critically injured, the authorities said.
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Self-Control
People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits.
Read MoreUnder Trump, a New Focus for a Birth Control Program: Helping Women Get Pregnant
A little-noticed plan for an “infertility training center” signals that the administration intends to take a new approach with Title X, which has long helped low-income women access contraception.
Read MoreHeath Insurers Are Denying More Drug Claims, Data Shows
Offering a rare glimpse inside the hidden world of rejected insurance claims, new data shows a steady uptick among major private insurers.
Read MoreTruemed, a Start-Up Run by an RFK. Jr. Aide, Gives Tax Breaks for Meat and Mattresses
The start-up, called Truemed, helps people buy meat and mattresses with money that isn’t subject to federal income tax. But does the tax break apply?
Read MoreMan Wearing Neck Chain Is Pulled Into M.R.I. Machine, Police Say
The man, 61, was in critical condition after entering an exam room in Westbury, N.Y., on Long Island, without authorization while a scan was in progress, the authorities said.
Read MoreMy Memory Loss Is Affecting My Relationship
Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who wants his spouse to be more compassionate about his worsening recall.
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