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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It's not the 90s any more': the all-women team reinventing abortion advice for the TikTok age

A Colombian helpline uses playful, youth-focused art and an all-female team to provide accurate legal information and emotional support for abortion via WhatsApp.
Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Alvaro Pinteno, pain expert: For a physical therapist, the most difficult thing is to do nothing and explain why'

Chronic pain results from intertwined physical, social, and psychological factors and requires nuanced, evidence-based, patient-centered approaches rather than simplistic explanations.
Women
fromIndependent
4 months ago

The Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling: 'I grew up in Catholic Ireland, where vulvas and vaginas weren't talked about, sex and periods weren't talked about'

Clear, stigma-free conversations about women's bodies and menopausal health improve diagnosis and empower women to seek appropriate care.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Healthcare is at the end of its MS-DOS era

American healthcare fails patients through poor design and confusing communication, causing widespread misunderstanding and reliance on WebMD and AI for comprehension.
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
7 months ago

Critical Thinking & Pandemics III: Argument from Authority

Critical evaluation of information sources is vital during pandemics to differentiate between expert advice and misinformation.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Fact check: Misinformation after Biden's cancer diagnosis DW 05/20/2025

Misinformation about Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis has sparked widespread speculation and concern, emphasizing the need for accurate health communication.
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

If You're Wondering If Your Poop Is Healthy Or Not, Here's Exactly How You Can Tell

When patients misunderstand terms relating to stool appearance, the Bristol Stool Chart clarifies the confusion, creating a shared language between patients and providers.
SF food
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