You've heard the talking points and political spin—the claims that give you fluff without a lot of evidence. Where are the real experts, the thoughtful arguments, the facts?

We set out to add substance to the medical-controversy debates—and give voice to the experts you don't hear from often. So we arranged written debates with doctors and other medical experts who deal with patients and therapies, policies and consequences every day.

We asked our debating experts to base their arguments on scientific evidence—to give you the reasons for their opinions so you can make up your own mind.

But this isn't just about what they think. They're starting the conversation. Your opinions are essential in our quest to make sure thoughtful voices are heard. So please join the debate by sharing what you think at the end of each debate.

Medicine and Politics

• Universal Health Care: Pros and cons
• Obama's Health-Care Plan: Pros and cons
• Medical Marijuana: Should it be legal?
• Medicare Reform: Liberal and conservative opinions

Pro-Life Vs. Pro-Choice

• Embryonic Stem-Cell Research: Is it ethical?
• When Does Life Begin?
• Abortion After-Effects: Does abortion increase your risk of cancer and depression?

• High-Fructose Corn Syrup: Is it worse for you than sugar?
• Cloned animals: Is their meat safe to eat?

• Retail Clinics: Pros and cons of health care in Wal-Mart and other retail outlets.
• Elective C-Sections: Is giving women the option to plan worth the risks?
• Media Violence and Children: Does violence in the media make kids violent?
• Disease Mongering: Do drug companies make up diseases?

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