Is That Acne, or Is Your Skin ‘Purging’?
When a breakout is actually the sign of a new skincare product doing its job.
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A Pretty Thorough Guide to Reading Lab Results
What do all those percentages, ratios and mysterious abbreviations mean? Here's what to know.
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Basic Clinical Jargon to Know Before Getting a Diagnosis
Is it a symptom or a sign? Do "comorbidity" and "coexisting condition" mean the same thing? Here's a breakdown of common clinical terms and how to use them.
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Outlining Your Most Basic Access Rights at the Doctor’s Office
The ins and outs of disability accommodations and resources for other barriers to care.
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How Doctors Are Treating COVID-Related Trauma
5 healthcare professionals on helping people cope with a crisis they can't put behind them.
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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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5 People Who’ve Taken Rx Drugs for Drinking Issues
What it's really like to take Naltrexone and Antabuse to treat alcohol use disorder.
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Does It Matter What You Wear to a Doctor’s Visit?
Any outfit works, but certain clothing choices might make it easier to avoid changing into a gown.
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