National News Trump has leg swelling checked, diagnosed with common condition in older adults Associated Press
WASHINGTON, DC — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday read a doctor’s letter about President Donald Trump that she said was intended to dispel health concerns about the swelling in his ankles and a makeup-covered hand. Leavitt said Trump noticed “mild swelling” in his lower legs and was evaluated by the White House […]
The Best And Worst Types Of Underwear To Keep You Healthy Down There
Nick Dolding via Getty Images Briefs, bikinis, boxers, thongs — read on to find out when to wear which style. Underwear is often the most overlooked article of clothing, and many of us may never give a second thought to exactly what we wear down there. However, experts agree that the underwear you choose can […]
Opinion | Rural EDs Shouldn’t Need Fundraisers to Keep the Lights On
Cho is a fourth-year medical student. I was traveling to my hometown in Central Pennsylvania when I read this fantastic investigative piece by MedPage Today‘s Kristina Fiore on Bucktail Medical Center, a hospital in the rural town of Renovo that solicited GoFundMe donations in order to keep the community hospital open. Located just over an […]
‘This Is A Thin Woman Who Was A Victim To 2001’ – People Are Sharing The Women People Fat-Shamed In The ’00s
Jason Merritt via Getty Images If you were old enough to read a magazine cover in the ’00s, chances are that you remember a few “of their time” phenomena. The little lipgloss phone charms that I think should make an expeditious comeback. The automatic braiding machines that I have some questions about as an adult. […]
‘This Is A Thin Woman Who Was A Victim To 2001’ – People Are Sharing The Women People Fat-Shamed In The ’00s
Jason Merritt via Getty Images If you were old enough to read a magazine cover in the ’00s, chances are that you remember a few “of their time” phenomena. The little lipgloss phone charms that I think should make an expeditious comeback. The automatic braiding machines that I have some questions about as an adult. […]
Opinion | The Opioid Treatment Dilemma in Jails
Jeffrey E. Keller, MD, is a correctional medicine physician. Those of us who work in jails sat up recently as we read this recent news: The Biden administration called on state Medicaid programs to fund opioid treatment programs in jails and prisons. Wow! To understand why that is such a big deal, let me introduce […]
You Might Want To Change How You’re Doing At-Home COVID Tests
By now, you’ve probably read a million articles and instructions on the proper way to swab with an at-home COVID-19 test. You typically need to put the soft end of the swab about half an inch into your nose, swirl it around each nostril for roughly 15 seconds, mix it with some liquid, and let […]
Opinion | Allies as Mediators in the Healthcare Workplace
I love writing and often jump at the chance to have my words read by others. So, I was pretty excited when I received an email request to write an op-ed from my hospital’s public relations team, especially since I was only a fellow at the time. They had read some of my previous work […]
Improving reading skills through action video games
Decoding letters into sound is a key point in learning to read but is not enough to master it. “Reading calls upon several other essential mechanisms that we don’t necessarily think about, such as knowing how to move our eyes on the page or how to use our working memory to link words together in […]
What Are Some Signs of High Functioning Autism? Symptoms, Checklist
People with high-functioning autism have the ability to read, write, and handle basic skills; however, they have difficulties with social interaction and communication. High-functioning autism refers to autism spectrum disorder where people can read, write, and handle basic skills, such as eating and getting dressed. However, they still have difficulties with social interaction and communication. […]