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Why this physician stopped prescribing birth control

With my scribbled signature I dissolved the boundary that nature had given her to own and protect her own body.

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

How To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Here's a fact you can impress your friends with -- every 30 minutes your kidneys filter all the blood in your body eliminating waste and excess fluid. P...

A simple way to rescue someone like Katherine

At just 15, Katherine should be worried about her school exams. Instead, she’s worried about how to feed her siblings. Check out today’s blog to find out how you can help people in crisis like Katherine.

Artificial Intelligence Pioneer Gives ‘Her’ A Thumbs Up

He might not be the next Roger Ebert, but that didn’t stop futurist and artificial-intelligence pioneer Ray Kurzweil from giving Spike Jonze’s Oscar-nominated and slightly satirical sci…

4 things every parent should know about MD Anderson

The MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Center may be the best-kept secret in Houston, but Jennifer Robinson is out to change that. Her daughter Elise was treated there for osteosarcoma in 2014, and that’s when she learned what sets MD Anderson apart.

Readers Write: How to Sell to MD Anderson

CDC’s Katherine Lyon Daniel: ‘Public health communication is changing. Are we?’

Public health communication is changing, CDC Associate Director for Communication Katherine Lyon Daniel said in an interview with Public Health Newswire. Find

It's That Time Of Year: MD&M Time!

February is MD&M time! This year we are very much looking forward to visiting with many of our medical device clients and consultants at the show.

Throat cancer survivor: 5 things I love about MD Anderson

Mark Teague experienced many of the things that make MD Anderson special when he came here for throat cancer treatment. Here are five of his favorites.

Anal cancer survivor: Why I keep returning to MD Anderson

Elizabeth Deligiannis came to MD Anderson after a stage III anal cancer diagnosis. The Colorado resident has been cancer-free since December of that year, thanks to chemotherapy, radiation therapy and a warrior’s attitude.

Barton Associates: DO vs. MD: What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between an MD and a DO? Read our blog post to learn more about the differences between these two provider types.

32 Ways To Show Banana Haters The Light

Bananas are good for you and they make everything delicious. Get on board the banana wagon!

Five Osteopathic Physicians with the Coolest Jobs

The field of osteopathic medicine is ideal for those looking for a wide range of career possibilities. Osteopathic physicians can choose any specialty, prescribe drugs, perform surgeries, and practice medicine anywhere in the United States. While there are many DOs working in traditional health-care settings, quite a few work for Homeland Security, NASA, and the...

How Maria Shriver helped Katherine Schwarzenegger cope with ‘nasty’ mom-shaming

Katherine Schwarzenegger reveals how her mom, Maria Shriver, has influenced how she addresses mom-shamers online.

Is a Doctor With an M.D. Better Than One With a D.O.?

Why this surgery resident is excited about the future of osteopathic medicine

"A lot of answers to our health problems lie in the tenets of osteopathic medicine," says Carisa Champion, DO, MPH, JD.