5 People on Tapering Off Antidepressants
"Ultimately, I found that I ‘just knew’ when I was done with the meds.”
Voices
Diagnosis
Explainers
A Guide to Organizing Your Medical Records
Having the right health information on hand can be essential during an emergency.
Explainers
How Urgent Are Most Dental Procedures?
When you can wait — and when you should probably head to the dentist ASAP.
Rounds
4 Big Medical Problems Urgent Care Can’t Treat
Patients who go to urgent care for these issues are often referred to the ER.
Explainers
Why You Might Get a Prescription From Your Dentist
A guide to prescription-grade toothpaste, night guards, mouth rinses and more.
Explainers
Is That Acne, or Is Your Skin ‘Purging’?
When a breakout is actually the sign of a new skincare product doing its job.
Explainers
Basic Clinical Jargon to Know Before Getting a Diagnosis
Is it a symptom or a sign? Here's a breakdown of common clinical terms and how to use them.
Scopes
How the Medical Community Is Rethinking Its Use of Race
Clinical "calculators" predict disease risk based on relevant health information. Is a patient's race ever relevant?
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