SOURCES: Hannah Davis, founding member and researcher, Patient-Led Research Collaborative. Etheresia (Resia) Pretorius, PhD, head of department and distinguished research professor, Physiological Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, Stellenbosch University, South…
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More States Are Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pharmacists can now prescribe hormonal contraceptives in 20 US states, plus Washington, DC, giving women easier access to…
Skin Removal After Weight Loss Surgery: What to Know
December 6, 2022 – Rosalina Finelli from Deerfield Beach, FL, lost 216 pounds after weight loss surgery in November 2019. While she wanted to celebrate her achievement, the procedure left…
A TikTok Skin Trend That Has Some Merit
December 6, 2022 – They’ve been around for a while and show no signs of going away: Videos on TikTok of people, often teens, slathering their face with petroleum jelly…
Hepatitis C: Taming Those Emotions
You have hepatitis C, a disease caused by a virus that is contagious and attacks the liver. Maybe you know how you got it. Maybe you don’t. Whatever the case,…
How I Talk About It to Others
By Bianca Palmisano, as told to Hope Cristol I talk a lot about what it means for me to be disabled, both with my friends and in the workplace. So…
Major Depressive Disorder: How I Manage
By Deborah Serani, PsyD, as told to Hallie Levine When it comes to talking about how depression affects relationships, I’m the expert. And it’s not just because I’m a psychologist.…
Major Depressive Disorder: Dealing With the Stigma
By Sonja Wasden, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson I’m a mental health advocate living with major depression. I speak with Fortune 500 companies, women’s prisons, firefighters, police officers, drug…
Buy Experiences, Spend on Others, and More Tips
“Money can’t buy me love,” the Beatles sang. But can greenbacks buy a measure of happiness? Yes, to an extent, psychologists say, but many people don’t know how to spend…
Holidays With Children: Tips for Divorced Parents
After a divorce, you may wonder how best to approach the holidays. Will you go to that party where you’ll see your ex? If you have kids, should you and…