Allie Volpe

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

Our Therapists Are Talking About the Pandemic Nonstop, Too

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.

Understanding what different types of mental health professionals do, and how their services overlap.

It's becoming more common for doctors to call patients with serious medical news.

And what patients should know about the emerging technology.