How the able-bodied can do better with disabled neighbors like me
Even simple acts of kindness — such as letting us know the elevator is broken — can mean all the difference in the world. View original article Contributor: Litsa Dremousis
Month: April 2021
Diane Rehm tackles ‘death with dignity’ again, this time in a new documentary
“I am very hopeful this film will get more people talking about it,” she says in a Q&A. View original article Contributor: Katherine Ellison
A new treatment may halt cluster headaches. But some say psychedelic drugs are the real answer.
Activists have won the help of key allies in academia and pharmaceutical industry to study the effectiveness of magic mushrooms and LSD. View original article Contributor: Katherine Ellison
As telehealth visits become more common, here are ways you can make the most of your consultation
Check your tech and describe your symptoms as a doctor would. View original article Contributor: Pierre Elias
Free films festival tells stories of global health
The World Health Organization’s virtual event features shorts from many nations, including India, South Korea, Portugal and Malaysia. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore
Virus Variants Threaten to Draw Out the Pandemic, Scientists Say
Declining infection rates over all masked a rise in more contagious forms of the coronavirus. Vaccines will stop the spread, if Americans postpone celebration just a bit longer. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli and Benjamin Mueller
The Latest Issue in Divorces: Who Gets the Embryos?
Amid the pandemic, I.V.F. rates are on the rise, and so are disputes about what to do with remaining frozen embryos when couples split up. For some, it has gotten messy. View original article Contributor: Jenny Gross and Maria Cramer
Having your eyes done normally does not leave scarring like a tummy tuck
Q. I have wanted to get my eyes done for many years but I’m afraid. I had breast reduction and a tummy tuck and had horrible scars. I have always … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
Ankle injuries from basketball may require surgery or casts and extensive rehab to heal
Q. I was playing basketball last weekend when I landed on my opponent’s foot and twisted my left ankle. I felt a snap and I was taken to the emergency … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
Fully Vaccinated People Can Travel With Low Risk of COVID-19, CDC Says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced the news many people have been waiting for: People fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely return to their vacations, family visits and business trips. Up until today, the CDC took a more cautious stance on travel, recommending that even fully vaccinated people—those who received … Read more