Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take ...

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In Minnesota, Medicaid fraud investigations stall payments for caregivers, leaving Liz Gomez in financial limbo as she ...

Staying home when you’re sick should be a no-brainer, but for teachers it’s not that simple. Securing a substitute teacher (which some schools require), shifting more work to their colleagues, or ...

A key reason for U.S. healthcare dysfunction is that we spend the vast majority of our healthcare resources taking care of people who are already very ill and too little on preventive care. It is well ...

Dr. Scott Haig is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has a private practice in the New York City area. Dr. Frank ...