Biology in the News Explained

How often is the “cure” worse than the “disease”?

Prostate cancer is one of the slowest-growing cancers, and most men will eventually have it. So take the knee-jerk phrase "we caught it early" with a grain of salt, and remember that treatment has risks, too.

Single payer now

Anyone who has had a major illness knows that the current system of private health insurance is beyond broken.