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What to Know About Merkel Cell Carcinoma, the Rare Cancer That Killed Jimmy Buffett

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NYU's Customized ChatGPT; JAMA's AI Goals; AI Projects to Ease Clinician Workload

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Kim Kardashian's Problematic Post Is About More Than MRIs

The downside of healthcare influencers

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Female Doctors in Movies Largely Outnumbered

Despite growing numbers of women physicians, media portrayals haven't kept up

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How Much Do You Need to Save for a $5 Million Nest Egg?

A guide to help you on your path to financial freedom

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Stethoscopes of the Future; GOP Fentanyl Misinfo; Egg Cracking Trend Conundrum

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Aug 24, 2023
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Dating in Residency and How to Maintain a Relationship

Tips for navigating your love life

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What You Don't Know About Leprosy

As concern mounts over increasing cases in Florida, experts set the record straight

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It's the Summer of Barbie ... Botox?

What's up with the neck-slimming procedure known as Barbie Botox?

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Medical Hot Takes; Selena Gomez in Anesthesiology; Surgical 5-Second Rule

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Decayed whale fumes, blowing smoke in the rectum, and more

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