What to Expect at Your First COVID-Era Teeth Cleaning
From increased PPE to spit-minimizing tools and techniques, dental care has been modified with pandemic safety in mind.
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Allie Volpe
Allie Volpe is a writer based in Philadelphia. She has contributed to Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, Playboy, The Cut and more.
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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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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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Doctors, Patients and the Empathy Equation
Patients value empathy in the exam room. Doctors think they display a lot of it. Patients feel otherwise.
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What to Do When Your Doctor Isn’t Calling Back
You left a voicemail yesterday and nada. What's your next move?
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How to Participate in Mobile Health Studies Without Sacrificing Your Privacy
Donating your health data to science is an easy way to do some good — but you still need to think about security.
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Which Type of Therapist Do You Need?
Understanding what different types of mental health professionals do, and how their services overlap.
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Is It Better to Get a Diagnosis Over the Phone?
It's becoming more common for doctors to call patients with serious medical news.
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