Closing Newsrooms And A Repeat Of The 2020 Election Push Journalists To Their Limits
The grand undoing of progress in the name of “making America great again” is tough for anyone who has only known the moral arc of the universe to bend toward justice. Jianan Liu/HuffPost Journalism has always been a wild profession. The hours can be nutty. The pressures are severe. The competition is stiff, and the […]
Has ‘Little Treat’ Culture Gone Too Far? Therapists Have Thoughts.
LOADINGERROR LOADING You may not know it had a name, but you’re likely familiar with the concept of “little treat” culture, as it’s come to be known on TikTok and elsewhere on the internet. It’s the act of indulging in small and inexpensive pleasures, either as a reward for doing a task or sometimes just […]
Opinion | Moving Beyond the ‘Angelina Jolie Effect’ to Address Cancer Disparities
Giri is a medical oncologist who specializes in clinical cancer genetics. *Patient’s name has been changed In room A is Tonya*, a 41-year-old African-American woman with metastatic breast cancer. In Room B is Joseph*, a 39-year-old Asian male with advanced colon cancer. As an oncologist who specializes in cancer genetics, I regularly see young patients […]
Opinion | In a Golden Age of Cancer Care, PBMs Are Holding Us Back
Patt is an oncologist specializing in breast cancer. *Patient name has been changed We’re living in a remarkable time for cancer treatment, when a diagnosis no longer disrupts how patients live and work. Unlike years ago, an advanced cancer diagnosis is no longer a death sentence for many. Today, most patients diagnosed with cancer can […]
Opinion | There’s No Anki Card for Empathy
Hucko is an MD/MPH student. *Patient’s name has been changed As a medical student on my primary care rotation, I reviewed my next patient’s medical records. Ms. Jones* was a 47-year-old female with a past medical history of breast cancer. Upon entering the room, she appeared nervous and tense, and, unsurprisingly, was picking at her […]
Is Your Name Among Wyoming’s Favorites for New Babies? – Wyoming Department of Health
Is Your Name Among Wyoming’s Favorites for New Babies? April 12, 2023 Noah was the king of the hill among male names for Wyoming’s newest residents with Charlotte leading the pack for female babies in 2022, according to Vital Statistics Services (VSS), part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). For newborn Wyoming boys, Noah […]
TikTok’s ‘Hot Girl Walk’ Isn’t What You Think. Here’s What You Need To Take One.
Contrary to its name, TikTok’s latest trend, the “Hot Girl Walk,” doesn’t center on being hot or a girl. Rather, it’s an act of self-care that has everything to do with goal-setting, accessible exercise and improved mental health –– all while cultivating a little self esteem in the process. When HuffPost previously spoke to Mia […]
TikTok’s ‘Hot Girl Walk’ Isn’t What You Think. Here’s What You Need To Take One.
Contrary to its name, TikTok’s latest trend, the “Hot Girl Walk,” doesn’t center on being hot or a girl. Rather, it’s an act of self-care that has everything to do with goal-setting, accessible exercise and improved mental health –– all while cultivating a little self esteem in the process. When HuffPost previously spoke to Mia […]
Fluphenazine: Schizophrenia Uses, Warnings, Side Effects, Dosage
Generic Name: fluphenazine Brand Names: Modecate, Modecate Concentrate, Moditen, Prolixin, RhoFluphenazine Drug Class: Antipsychotics, 1st Generation; Antipsychotics, Phenothiazine What is fluphenazine, and what is it used for? Fluphenazine is a first generation antipsychotic medication used for symptomatic management of psychotic disorders in patients with chronic schizophrenia who require prolonged therapy. First generation antipsychotics are less commonly prescribed […]
Methamphetamine: ADHD Uses, Warnings, Side Effects, Dosage
Generic Name: methamphetamine Brand Name: Desoxyn Drug Class: CNS Stimulants, Anorexiants; Stimulants What is methamphetamine, and what is it used for? Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity in adults and children older than six years of age. Methamphetamine is a sympathomimetic amine drug that mimics the […]