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My Spouse Has Bipolar Disorder—I Was His Caregiver in Quarantine

A woman shares what it's like to be a caregiver for a spouse with depression, bipolar disorder, and suicidal thoughts during coronavirus quarantine.

This ER Nurse Found a Way to Spot—and Stop—Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is rampant all over the globe, and that includes the United States. One...
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These Two Guys Are Erasing People’s Medical Debt—for Free

Two former debt collectors are using their industry knowledge to get people out from under...
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Are You Overmedicated? One Doctor Makes the Case for ‘Deprescribing’ for Better Health

Can taking less medication mean more health? Here's why one doctor is trying deprescribing with his...
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How Doctors Solved These 7 Medical Mysteries

Debilitating pain, unbearable noises, constant retching: These patients vowed to go to any lengths to...
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The Best Children’s Hospitals in America

The country's top-ranking children's hospitals, from state-of-the-art pediatric cancer centers to world-renowned transplant programs.

The Healthy: Health Solutions for 2020

In our survey, about 60 percent of people reported being frustrated in their search for...
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Do Placebos Work? Here’s Why Doctors Sometimes “Prescribe” Them

Placebos do work and doctors do "prescribe" them. Here's why and what you need to...
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9 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Pharmacist—But Aren’t

Drug safety experts reveal the nine questions every consumer should ask their pharmacist to avoid...

6 Hidden Dangers of Common Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers

Here are some potential hazards of common OTC pain relievers, such as aspirin, plus tips...
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The Hidden Dangers of Common Over-the-Counter Medications

These are the hidden dangers of some over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, which can do more harm...

12 Simple Ways to Be More Inclusive of People with Disabilities

The world isn't always a friendly or accessible place for those with physical or intellectual...

75 Secrets Nurses Wish They Could Tell You

Doctors are sometimes clueless about what really happens in the beds, rooms, and halls of...

The Real Difference Between Aspirin and Ibuprofen—and When to Take Them

You might think aspirin and ibuprofen are interchangeable when it comes to pain relief, but...
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47 Secrets Hospitals Don’t Want to Tell You (But Every Patient Should Know)

No one looks forward to a health crisis, but our insights and tips will help...

The Danger of Swallowing Pills Without Water—It’s Not Choking

Think popping an Advil on the fly is totally harmless? You won't believe what can...

9 Secrets Gynecologists Won’t Tell You About Their Patients’ Annoying Habits

Would you take a call during a visit? Are you self-conscious about your hairy legs?...
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10 Things You Should Never Do Before a Doctor Appointment—and 4 Things You Should

Whether you're going in for checkups or common tests, here's how to get the most...
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This Is the Filthiest Item in Your Doctor’s Office

The dirtiest thing in your doctor's office probably isn't what you think. Here's just how...