What’s the Opposite of the Placebo Effect?
A health psychologist discusses the 'nocebo' effect and the power of expectation.
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Access to Telehealth Abortion Isn’t Just a COVID Issue
The case for making virtual abortion care widely available was already strong. The pandemic made it airtight.
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How Much Health Anxiety Is Normal Right Now?
Mild anxiety can be 'adaptive.' Excessive anxiety? Not so much. Fortunately, there are effective ways to manage it.
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Our Therapists Are Talking About the Pandemic Nonstop Too
Mass crises frequently find their way into talk therapy. The coronavirus is on another level.
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How to Make Healthcare Anti-Racist
My goal as a physician is to bring the national discussion about anti-racism into medicine. This is no small task.
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One COVID Survivor’s Unsparing Account of Life Since March
A conversation about contact tracing, 'COVID brain' and other weird, stressful parts of dealing with the coronavirus.
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How to Do Virtual Couples Therapy
It might feel awkward to hash out relationship problems through a screen, but knowing what to expect can improve the experience.
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Here’s How Contact Tracing Works
This labor-intensive process is one of our best tools for combatting epidemics.
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1 Question, 5 Answers
Doctors, nurses, therapists and other healthcare pros tell us what they really think.
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Should You Wear a Medical ID Bracelet?
Jewelry engraved with emergency medical info has become more popular since the pandemic hit.
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New Rules Make It Easier to Spend FSA and HSA Money
Among other things, tampons are now considered an 'eligible medical expense.'
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Is ‘Quarantine Skin’ a Thing?
Experts say our new reality may be to blame for the reemergence of rosacea, eczema, acne, atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions.
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