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How to Make Doctors’ Appointments Better for Trauma Survivors
Trauma-informed healthcare isn't a new idea, but it's finally becoming a movement in its own right.
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Is Age Just a Number When You’re Choosing a Therapist?
Do you wonder if you'd get more out of talking to someone who's the same generation as you? You're not alone.
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Keeping Hackers Away From Medical Devices Is a Big Job
More patients are relying on wireless pacemakers, insulin pumps and other devices. What happens when this life-saving tech gets hijacked?
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A Primer on Lady Libido Care
At least 4 in 10 premenopausal women report some measure of sexual dysfunction. Here's what to know about getting care to get it on.
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A Lot of Younger Women Deal With Bladder Leakage
It's not just you, and you don't need to let it dictate your life.
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What a Burnout Diagnosis Can and Can’t Do
Burnout is a real problem and it's not your fault — but it's also not fully within your control to fix.
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What to Know About the 4 Main Types of Anesthesia
A quick primer on going under and getting numbed up.
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Your Guide to Pap Smears and HPV Testing
Clearing the fog around cervical cancer screening.
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A Guide to Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction
For breast cancer survivors who want to rebuild their breasts, surgical options have improved and expanded. Here's what to know.
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