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Following health policy: the public records that shape care
Health policy explained starts with public records: bills at Congress.gov, rules in the Federal Register, and Marketplace dates at HealthCare.gov, with November 1 next up.
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Understanding medical study types: why 'a study found' means different things
Observational research and randomized trials answer different questions, and news headlines rarely say which one is behind the finding.
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Advance care planning documents are moving into consumer health records
A new partnership puts advance directives and POLST forms where people actually look for their health information.
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Melatonin Supplements: What the Evidence Says About Dose, Timing, and Safety
Melatonin is a hormone your brain makes in the dark. Here is what NIH-backed evidence says about melatonin supplements, timing, and safety.
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How to read health news without getting misled
Headlines compress studies into single sentences. Here is what gets lost, and how to get it back before sharing or acting.