Laughter Actually Is Pretty Good Medicine
Why doesn't the U.S. take medical clowning seriously?
Scopes
Scopes
Features, study stories and explorations of patient culture
Scopes
Closing the Race Gap in Prenatal Care
For black women in the U.S., having a baby comes with disproportionate health risks. Experts are calling for change.
Scopes
How to Be a Patient After You’ve Been In a Cult
For former cult members, the process of adjusting to life without a guru includes reclaiming personal agency in healthcare.
Scopes
The Ongoing Quest to Figure Out SAD
More than 30 years after seasonal affective disorder was first identified, understanding the condition remains a work in progress.
Scopes
Dealing With Anxiety When You Already Have a Chronic Illness
On the challenges of managing dueling diagnoses.
Scopes
To Talk About Pain, We Might Need a Different Language
One team of researchers is pushing to update a decades-old approach to pain communication.
Scopes
The Culinary Revolution Has Come for Hospitals
Hospitals aren't known for gourmet meals, but some chefs and healthcare leaders are pushing for a cuisine upgrade.
Scopes
Is It Better to Get a Diagnosis Over the Phone?
It's becoming more common for doctors to call patients with serious medical news.