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Farah Naz Khan is a doctor and a writer. Find her on Twitter or via her website at FarahNazKhan.com.
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Is ‘Toxic Mold’ Real?
YOU ARE NOT A DOCTORA search for ‘toxic mold’ will result in hundreds of scary warnings and ‘studies,’ but few are based in science—and many are motivated by profit.

How Hospitals Screw Spanish Speakers
LOST IN TRANSLATIONDoctors aren’t doing nearly enough to care for their non-English speaking patients.

Mom in Hospital? What You Need to Know.
BEDSIDE MANNERNavigating the hospital system when a loved one is sick is scary, overwhelming, and frustrating.

U.S. Health Care Is Failing My Patients
UNACCEPTABLEFrom chronic conditions to mental health, our system is failing patients and doctors alike.

When Your Doctor Is on a 30-Hour Shift
Bad IdeasA new program has medical residents working for up to 30 hours without sleep in ICUs—putting patients in danger of hospital errors.

The Formaldehyde Hiding in Your Lipstick
MANGO MOUTHJust because a cosmetic product says it is ‘all natural’ or ‘allergy tested’ doesn’t mean it’s allergen-free.

Is Your Doctor a Drug Addict?
SECRET LIVESThe suspected cocaine overdose death of a successful Long Island dermatologist has brought the issue of doctors and addiction back into the spotlight.

How I Deal with Racist Patients
OUTSIDERSWhen a patient requested ‘no Indian doctors,’ I expected the hospital higher-ups to stick up for me. But they didn’t.

Hollywood Gets CPR Dangerously Wrong
<p>If you watch shows like <i>House</i> or <i>Grey’s Anatomy</i>, your idea of CPR is probably all wrong.</p>

Bollywood’s Constipation Comedy
USE YOUR GUTA Bollywood film about bowel movements might sound silly, but it gets at some important science: how your gut affects your brain.
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