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Dr. Craig Bowron

Dr. Craig Bowron is a physician and writer in St. Paul, Minn., whose articles have appeared in Slate, the Washington Post, Huffington Post, Minnesota Monthly and other publications. Find him at CraigBowronMD.com.

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The test uses CT scans to find calcium buildup in arteries

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How Precision Medicine Is Changing Cancer Treatment

Oncologists are able to determine optimal drugs for individual cancers

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March 12, 2019

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And when should antibiotics be avoided?

April 27, 2018

The Controversial News About Heart Stents

They don't help people with stable heart disease, a new study shows

November 9, 2017

Why ‘Waist Loss’ Is More Important Than ‘Weight Loss’

A new study helps clarify why BMI is not a perfect measurement of health

May 15, 2017

Ouch: Cranberry Juice Is No Cure for Bladder Infections

Doctors were told they do their patients a ‘disservice’ by recommending it

March 29, 2017

The Big Problem With Statins That You Need to Know

The surprising finding from a study of statins and muscle aches

March 20, 2017

The Top Medical Stories of 2016

A doctor turns the New England Journal of Medicine's list into plain English

January 10, 2017

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His new public TV documentary, 'Kevin Kling: Lost & Found,' is available online

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