Medicare gives people 65 and older greater access to doctors and health insurance. But this state-run program didn’t wipe out racial and ethnic disparities in medical care. Members of marginalized communities still bear a greater burden when it comes to…
You worked for decades, saved for retirement, and dreamed of the day you’d be able to travel, volunteer, and pursue your hobbies instead of punching a clock. But you’re worried about how your retirement savings will hold up. You’re not…
When you live with a complex condition like multiple sclerosis (MS), there are a lot of misconceptions that can come along with it. For example, many think people with MS are old, disabled, and end up in a wheelchair. That’s…
Sept. 26, 2023 — Fall is here, schools are back in session, and pumpkin spice is in the air. So is the annual reminder to parents to ensure their children’s respiratory infection vaccinations are up to date, especially against the…
“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” ~Mandy Hale I have to start off with how I define the different levels of self-care. There is what I call…
By David Mannino, MD, medical director and co-founder, COPD Foundation, as told to Janie McQueen Inoperable lung cancer is a tough diagnosis to give or receive. It means one of two things – your cancer has spread to the point…
By Arif Kamal, MD, chief patient officer for the American Cancer Society, as told to Janie McQueen A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event, no matter the outcome. But a diagnosis of inoperable cancer may mean wrestling with less time…
Nikki Levy opened the DoorDash app on her phone, craving Vietnamese food. Then she remembered the 95% fat-free turkey she’d defrosted: She could cook instead of ordering in. She closed the app and then reopened it, over and over. “I…
Gabby Bachner, a pharmacy student at the University of Georgia in Athens, found out she had eczema soon after she went to college. The specific type she has, called contact dermatitis, happens when her body touches something that causes an…
Self-confidence hasn’t always come easy to Linette Roungchun. The 35-year-old eczema advocate spent the first half of her life worried about how her skin looked to others. But over time, she says, living with the skin condition helped her form…
