When you go to an urgent care center or the emergency room for help, you might not actually be seen by a doctor. The person examining you is wearing a white coat or scrubs and a stethoscope but could be a physician assistant. That's OK if you have a minor ailment; otherwise it could cost you ...

Am I sexist? I think there are differences between men and women -- traits beyond obvious physical ones. But when I was young, feminist leaders said there were no differences. The only reason men ran most things was sexism. There was plenty of that. One example people forget: Until 1974, ...

The malaise you feel is not just the post-holiday blues. Abuse and neglect, whether experienced by individuals or societies, can have profound, lasting implications. In children and youth, maltreatment can lead to psychological trauma, developmental delays, and long-term behavioral issues. ...

There's something uncomfortably familiar about President Trump's jackboot approach to the immigration debate. It brings to mind a memorable off-the-cuff stumble by Chicago's legendary late Mayor Richard J. Daley when he was asked about allegations of excessive force by city police ...

Just how badly did Republicans do in two Texas special elections last weekend? Not as badly as apocalyptic headlines in liberal-leaning outlets would suggest -- but badly enough that Republicans nationwide have to learn some searing lessons. Although the GOP lost both races, one was for a ...

What do you mean it's still January? From Minneapolis to Venezuela to Greenland, a year's worth of current events have unfolded in a matter of weeks. Here are a few things that feel as long as the first few weeks of January have felt: The first workout after vacation at the all-inclusive ...