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Essays and opinions from our readers, always thought-provoking, sometimes controversial

Second Opinions
Alcohol Causes Cancer. We Should Be Drinking Less.

Labels highlighting the risk of cancer can shift behavior

2 Hrs ago
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Building Resilience in Healthcare Starts in School

Learning to cope with stress and burnout on the job isn't the answer

January 21, 2025
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Painting Through the Pandemic: A Lifeline in Linseed Oil

Looking back, 5 years after COVID began

January 21, 2025
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Independent Surgeons Are Disappearing. Here's Why That Matters.

Private practices offer personalized care, expanded access, and physician autonomy

January 18, 2025
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'Microskills' for Writing for Non-Academic Outlets

Expanding beyond peer-reviewed and specialty journals can make a big impact

January 17, 2025
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There's No Place for Politics at the Bedside

When bias or prejudice intersect with power, terrible harms can ensue

January 16, 2025
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Should Alcohol Be a Part of ľֱ School Events?

The surgeon general's proposal for cancer warnings on alcoholic drinks offers a moment to reflect

January 15, 2025
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Here's What It Will Take to Grow HIV-Positive to HIV-Positive Transplant Access

Updated federal regulations are an essential step, but more work remains

January 14, 2025
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The What, How, and Why of Ultraprocessed Foods

The topic of UPF regulation may be just as irresistible as the foods it targets

January 13, 2025
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Mpox Clade I in the U.S. Should Be a Wake-Up Call

Sustained global health investment is the need of the hour

January 12, 2025
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What Botox Teaches Us About Serendipity in Clinical Encounters

Don't forget the power of a strong doctor-patient relationship

January 11, 2025
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What Will it Take to Achieve Better Health in a Divided America?

Bridging the political and ideological divide is key to productive healthcare policy

January 9, 2025
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Economic 'Shrinkflation' Strikes Healthcare

It's high time to address workplace issues and workforce shortages

January 8, 2025
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Bodies Into Other Bodies

A patient's perspective on transplantation and time

January 7, 2025
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