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As transgender people seek change, hospital doors open

As transgender people seek change, hospital doors open

Changes in federal health insurance rules are helping drive a revolution in care for transgender people. Doctors working to meet that demand are also navigating some difficult medical and ethical questions. At Mayo Clinic, one young patient's experience reveals what's at stake.
by Catharine Richert

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Aspen Ideas Festival: Dr. Atul Gawande on health

Aspen Ideas Festival: Dr. Atul Gawande on health

Judy Woodruff of PBS explores some of the most pressing issues in health and medicine today with Dr. Atul Gawande at the 2018 Aspen Ideas Festival.

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Ketamine use criticized in Mpls. City Council committee

Ketamine use criticized in Mpls. City Council committee

Civil rights director Velma Korbel said staff from the Office of Police Conduct Review monitored body camera footage of use of force incidents last fall. "During this review process, several instances were observed of individuals being injected with an unknown substance by emergency medical professionals."
by Brandt Williams

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Delta banning 'pit bull type' dogs, limiting number of support animals on flights

Delta says some travelers have tried -- and failed -- to fly with comfort turkeys, possums, snakes, spiders and other unusual creatures. The airline said that ignoring the true intent of service and support animal rules can be a disservice to customers with real needs.
by Martin Moylan

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For VA whistleblowers, a culture of fear and retaliation

For VA whistleblowers, a culture of fear and retaliation

VA employees in one Southeast district say a toxic culture of retaliation has undermined veterans' care and worker morale. There is growing skepticism among whistleblowers the VA can police itself.
by Eric Westervelt

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Researchers find herpes viruses in brain marked by Alzheimer's disease

Two herpes viruses that cause skin rashes in toddlers may accelerate Alzheimer's disease when they infect brain cells. The finding suggests antiviral drugs might help protect the brain
by Jon Hamilton

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