Allie Volpe

Allie Volpe is a writer based in Philadelphia. She has contributed to Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, Playboy, The Cut and more.

“That’s Totally Me”: The Rise of the Meme Self-Diagnosis

Memes about medical conditions, circulating on Instagram, TikTok and other sites, are making people wonder, "Do I have that?"

Don't let the horror stories scare you. For most people, IUD insertion is NBD. Here's what to know.

From increased PPE to spit-minimizing tools and techniques, dental care has been modified with pandemic safety in mind.

Mass crises frequently find their way into talk therapy. The coronavirus is on another level.

Experts say our new reality may be to blame for the reemergence of rosacea, eczema, acne, atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions.

Patients value empathy in the exam room. Doctors think they display a lot of it. Patients feel otherwise.

You left a voicemail yesterday and nada. What's your next move?

Donating your health data to science is an easy way to do some good — but you still need to think about security.