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.
Scopes
Diagnosis
Explainers
Sleep Studies, Explained
Overnight tests, in a lab or at home, are used to diagnosed conditions including sleep apnea, narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome.
Scopes
“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?"
Explainers
How At-Home COVID-19 Tests Will Work (Once They’re Available)
Taking testing into your own hands comes with a few caveats.
Voices
Coming of Age as a Cancer Survivor
I was a law student on the brink of adulthood when I got diagnosed with cancer.
Voices
4 Lessons I Learned When No One Could Solve My Mystery Illness
This time last year, I couldn't get out of bed for more than an hour.
Voices
Doctors Need to Make Peace With Dr. Google
Most of us google symptoms. We shouldn't feel the need to hide our internet research in the exam room.
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