Risk Aversion in Science Stifles Innovation

Opinion | The scientific enterprise must be willing to reflect on and dramatically overhaul its processes if they do not work.

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The Six-Week Postpartum Checkup Comes Too Late

A single postpartum doctor’s visit reflects institutional priorities rather than the realities of maternal recovery.

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What the Hantavirus Story Reveals About Medical Mistrust

Opinion | Attention on the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak obscures the story of the virus’ effect on Native Americans.

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Face Off

Europe’s clock towers face off. Does size matter?

https://lifeasjackcom.wordpress.com/2026/05/20/face-off/

The Go-Go Years

She had come here on a whim, and subscribed to a concept that I had not heard before.

https://lifeasjackcom.wordpress.com/2026/05/16/the-go-go-years/

When Scientific Arguments Obscure Moral Ones, Democracy Suffers
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https://undark.org/2026/05/14/opinion-scientific-moral-arguments/
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When Scientific Arguments Obscure Moral Ones, Democracy Suffers

Opinion | The Pentagon’s new flu vaccine policy revives a debate over whether to prioritize individual choice or public health.

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Medicine’s Move Toward Race-Neutral Risk Assessments
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https://undark.org/2026/05/07/opinion-race-neutral-health-calculators/
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Medicine’s Move Toward Race-Neutral Risk Assessments

Opinion | New guidelines for predicting a patient’s risk for heart disease are rooted in science and health equity.

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How AI May Reshape Humanitarian Decisions About Refugees

Opinion | AI-driven tools are being tested in systems for granting asylum to refugees and aiding displaced populations.

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