The Grief Pandemic
Some experts say we need to include widespread loss — of loved ones, jobs, normal life — in the public health conversation.
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How to Skip Your Period (on Birth Control)
Actually, you don't need to get your period every month. Learn the basics of skipping, in one infographic.
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Why More Doctors Are Asking Patients Where They Buy Groceries
An evolving understanding of health has led to more providers building "social screenings" into visits.
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The Minds of COVID “Long-Haulers”
People who take a while to recover from the coronavirus are reporting brain fog, irritability, depression and other neuropsychiatric symptoms. Why?
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I’m Not In Therapy to Explore What’s On My Mind
Body-focused therapy helps people manage physical anxiety, in person or through a screen.
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Will COVID Make SAD Worse?
Even if the winter blues are amplified this year, there are ways to get ahead of the problem.
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What to Do When Your Doctor’s Booked
When you need an appointment ASAP, there are strategies you can use to get care sooner rather than later.
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Navigating Virtual Treatment for Eating Disorders
After reverting to old, unhealthy habits during the pandemic, I learned how to get the most out of telehealth.
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1 Question, 5 Answers: What Are Doctors Doing About Racial Bias in Healthcare?
Here's how 5 experts are working to equalize the patient experience.
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1 Question, 5 Answers: When Do Doctors Say No to Patients?
Clinicians talk about turning patients down, from declined requests for therapy animals to Snapchat-inspired cosmetic tweaks.
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