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A conspiracy of health

New research suggests a population’s health is not necessarily improved by more trips to the doctor. Couple this with a recent Chicago Tribune report that hospital-borne infections have become the no. 4 killer in America and you’ve got cause for pause before seeing your sawbones.


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