The Surprising Origins of the Modern Hospital Bed
Engineer, director and business magnate Howard Hughes helped revolutionize the hospital bed industry — or did he?
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Explorations of patient culture
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Why Don’t Men Have Their Own Specialists?
Routine ob-gyn visits help cisgender women get regular care and learn about their reproductive health. Do men need something equivalent?
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Why “Inappropriate” Treatment for UTIs Is So Common
Too often, experts worry, antibiotics prescribed for "uncomplicated" UTIs are unnecessarily strong, or even just unnecessary.
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Vaccine Photos Could Be Better. Here’s How.
Images of people getting shots probably won't persuade needle-phobes to roll up their sleeves.
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BMI Is Not An Inclusive Health Measure. What Should We Do With It?
While the centuries-old health measure is still widely used, it has well-documented flaws and a checkered past. Some experts say it's time to move on.
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Inside the Adult Braces Boom of 2021
Thinking of investing in orthodontia? You're on-trend. A lot more grown-ups are sporting braces these days.
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The Way Doctors Describe Health Issues Matters
Studies suggest certain diagnostic labels lead patients to choose aggressive treatment options, such as surgery, when they don't need to.
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“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?"
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