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Cancer Progress: Much More Than You Wanted To Know

Scott Alexander examines conflicting narratives about cancer treatment progress, analyzing data to show that while some improvements are due to social factors, there's evidence of genuine advancements in cancer treatment and outcomes.

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Aug 1, 2018 2,168 words 0 likes 180 comments Listen · 19 min Read Read

Schizophrenia: No Smoking Gun

The post explores the complex relationship between smoking and schizophrenia, critiquing conflicting studies and cautioning against hasty conclusions about nicotine's effects on schizophrenia risk.

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Jan 11, 2016 1,679 words 0 likes 264 comments Read Read
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