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Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
As their parents get older, who will care for people with disabilities?
As states continue to close large state-run institutions designed to house large numbers of people with cognitive disabilities, the United States faces a new crisis: a shortage of new nonprofit group homes.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Prescriptions are no longer the chief cause of the opioid crisis
Excess opioid pills can fall into the wrong hands, but we should not respond by denying relief to millions with long-term or intense pain.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Infographic: A Mother’s Day wish for more children?
The fertility rate in the U.S. is down, but the cost of raising a child may be to blame. If not for immigrant families, births would be down sharply.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
California bishops: The mental health care system is broken
“People who suffer from severe and persistent mental illnesses are among the most misunderstood, ignored and unjustly stigmatized members of our society,” the bishops write.
Posted inFaith, News
Dr. Oz leads Vatican panel on faith and medicine
The television host asked panelists about the role of faith and prayer in healing.
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
When can a doctor conscientiously object?
A proposed bill in the United Kingdom seeks “to clarify the extent to which a medical practitioner with a conscientious objection may refrain from participating in certain medical activities.”
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
A Dreamer in med school fights to stop her father’s deportation
Belsy García Manrique is a year away from realizing her dream of becoming a doctor—and her father is awaiting deportation.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Your Take
What should be the main topic of discussion in this year’s state elections?
Respondents who named health care as their priority for state elections frequently specified the issue: how universal health care would benefit everyone.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis pays tribute to nurse who saved his life
“I thank her and I want you to know her name: Sister Cornelia Caraglio.”