How to Prepare for Any Appointment
What to know before you go, according to experts.
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How to Make the Lifestyle Changes Your Doctor Suggests
Forming a new habit is often easier said than done. Here are researched-backed tips to help you follow through on your doctor’s orders.
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4 Misconceptions About Lyme Disease
The tick-borne illness is on the rise across the country, and experts say most people who have Lyme don't even know it.
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The Biggest Healthcare Changes Under Trump
A primer on Trump-era policies related to insurance coverage, medical treatment options and health information.
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Health Insurance 101
Whether you're picking a new health plan or deciphering a medical bill, it helps to speak healthcare-ese.
Scopes
Horrifying and Useless Lady Cures of Yesteryear
At best, these medicines did little for women’s health. At worst, they’d kill you.
Voices
5 Amnesia Movies to Soothe a Head Injury
After my accident, I took comfort in watching fictional amnesiacs piece together their identities.
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