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Doctor Confidential

Too few doctors give young adults private, one-on-one time to discuss sensitive issues and confidentiality. >

Smart Toys, Worried Parents

Giving your child a toy he or she can talk to sounds ideal, until you consider privacy and hacking. >

The Calculations of Cancer Patients

Weighing the pros and cons of treatment options is not easy for patients, particularly when they are reeling from a cancer diagnosis. >

Same-Sex Marriage Reduces Teen Suicide

The sexual confusion of the teen years can be brutal for teens questioning their sexuality. Legalizing same-sex marriage has helped. >

Corporate Wellness Programs: Pros and Cons

Corporate wellness programs can help; they can also be punitive and invade privacy. >

Broad Support for Physician-Assisted Death

A survey found broad (75%) support for terminal patients being given access to life-ending drugs. >

Accentuate The Positive?

When it comes to drug trials, study results are often misleadingly upbeat. They're also potentially and dangerously error-ridden. >

Where Teens Go for Health Information

Most teenagers get health information from the Internet. But guess who they listen to most? >

Doctors Weigh In on Recording Office Visits

Should you record your visit to the doctor? It's complicated. >

Threats to Privacy on the Internet

Those privacy policies you click on to order apps or purchase goods won't protect privacy. >

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