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New research suggests male physicians are less successful at treating female patients.

A neurologist who can experience others' sensations and emotions shares how he stays "present," and what it's like to lose himself in a movie.

A rare condition causes Joel Salinas to experience other people's emotions and sensations. Is mirror-touch synesthesia a superpower or a curse?

An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.

New research sheds light on the spread of staph infections—and might provide some useful tips for its prevention.

Doctors today are too uncomfortable with uncertainty.

To provide the best level of care, physicians need to spend as much time as they can with their patients. So why are we asking them to put so much effort into keeping electronic records?

The ACLU has filed a complaint in Colorado asserting a doctor was disciplined by a Catholic hospital simply for talking about an abortion.

Many experts may be creating educational materials that are too difficult for patients and their families to grasp.